Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.59
- Local median
- 0.19
Step By Step Learning Center II
95734 Amelia Concourse, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- License:
- C04NA0054
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 175
- License expiration:
- August 30, 2026
Typical cost: $979 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$979/mo
Median daily rate: $45.20 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Nassau County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Step By Step Learning Center II from March 27, 2023 through March 18, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 22, 2026 and involved incident records.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from February 2, 2026 through March 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
7 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32034
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 12%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.18
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Incident records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 31, 2024January 30, 2025December 11, 2025January 22, 2026Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 31, 2024August 13, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have documentation of the incident that occurred with a staff members child. This was corrected at the time of investigation in that, the new director is aware that all incidents/accidents rather staff or non staff member must be documented the day of the incident/accident. The facility has taken incident/accident writing training and will continue to document incidents/accidents. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared wi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The child's teacher C.M. admitted that she did not write a written incident report when the child C.L. was bitten but she did verbally tell the parent of the child he was bitten. Corrective action: The Director M.F. stated that she would have a facility meeting and discuss with staff the importance of documentation of incident/accident standards in an effort to make sure that all staff are documenting all incident/accident that occur at the facility. Corrective action is due on February 4, 2026. Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Teacher H.P. was observed on video inappropriately with child L.C. when she aggressively grabbed child L.C. underneath his arms and forcibly sitting him in his chair. 8.2 Child Safety A. Acts or omissions that meet the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, F.S. or Chapter 827, F.S., constitute a violation of the standards is section 402.301-.319, F.S., and will support imposition of a sanction, as provided in Section 402.310, F.S. B. Failure to perform the duties of a mandatory reporter pursuant to Section 39.201, F.S., constitutes a violation of the standards in Section 402.301-.319, F.S. C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with childre ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Director did admit she did not document the incident on the day of the incident. This was corrected at the time of incident, Director put in writing that she acknowledges she understands that all incident/accidents must be documented on the day of incident/accident. The provider is to have all staff review the rules regarding incident reporting and documentation. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal gu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A method of discipline was used at the facility that was severe, humiliating or frightening to children in that [Staff member K.G. forcibly slammed child A.T. onto her cot causing an injury to the child's mouth.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, A and s.402.305 (12), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility's video showed staff member K.F. forcibly holding child A.T. on her sleeping mat, then when child A.T. was attempting to get up staff member K.F. grabbed child and slung her on the mat causing an injury to the child's lip. This was corrected at the time of incident in that, the video was being observed by the father of the child, Police Officer, Director, and Owner and once viewed the Police Officer arrested the staff member immediately. 2.8 Child DisciplineA. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility is being cited as they were not able to produce a copy of the incident/accident report because they stated it was given to the Police Officer, however the father of the child A.T. stated he did not receive an incident/accident report but a disenrollment report from the Director. This was corrected at the time of incident as child has disenrolled. Director is aware of the important of keeping a copy of all incident/accident forms. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff member J.W. was observed inappropriately interacting with child C.A., in a matter in a matter that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating when she picked up childs C.A. cot and drugged it across the room with the child still laying on it then slammed the cot down and sat in a chair next to cot and put her leg across the childs C.A. body so child could not move. This was corrected at the time of incident J.W. admitted to she could have done better and has taken two classes, to ensure it does not occur again. 8.2 Child Safety A. Acts or omissions that meet the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, F.S. or Chapter 827, F.S., constitute a violation ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a staff member (J.D.), had an industry starting date of: 06/28/21. Had not completed the required 40 hour introductory child care training. This was resolved when the facility director told the staff to return after completing the required training. 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Counselor reviewed a personnel file, (G.G.), had completed the 90 day preservice training after the required 90 days of employment This was resolved as the employee has since completed the required training. Employee has an industry start date of: 07/05/2023 Completed the 90 day introductory training on 12/13/2023. 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin trainin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Accident/Incident Form was written on the day of the incident (3/28/23). Per provider, they forgot to give to the child's father at pick up on the day the incident occurred. This was brought back into compliance when the child's mother sign the form on 3/30/23. Counselor gave technical assistance during the inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
What steps has the center taken to ensure that all staff members interact with children in a positive and supportive manner?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections show findings related to staff interactions with children. Asking about current training or supervision practices helps parents understand how the center promotes a positive environment for all children.
- Context
- The center has had multiple inspections since these findings, including a clean inspection in March 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center support staff in managing challenging behaviors while maintaining a calm and nurturing classroom atmosphere?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted concerns regarding child guidance and interaction methods in the past. This question allows the director to describe the strategies and support systems currently in place for staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain the current process for documenting and communicating accidents or incidents to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a repeated pattern of challenges with documenting incidents and sharing those reports with families on the same day they occur. Learning about the current policy helps parents understand how the center ensures clear and timely communication.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for ensuring that all new staff members complete their required training and certifications in a timely manner?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ensuring that all personnel meet state training requirements is an important part of maintaining a high-quality care environment. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to staff development and regulatory compliance.
General question
How do you monitor classroom activities to ensure that all staff are following the center's policies for child supervision and care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular monitoring and supervision are essential for a safe and consistent experience for children. Asking about these practices provides insight into how the leadership team stays involved in daily classroom operations.