Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.18
- Local median
- 0.18
Small Steps Institute, Llc
5930 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- License:
- C08AL0112
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 20
- License expiration:
- May 18, 2027
Typical cost: $1,192 - $1,413 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,192 - $1,413/mo
Median daily rate: $55.00 - $65.20
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Alachua County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Small Steps Institute, Llc from May 17, 2023 through May 1, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 12, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of December 20, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Five later inspections, from January 2, 2025 through May 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32608
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.08
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff member listed on supplemental did not have documentation to show completion of required school readiness training within 90 days of hire. 3.2 Training Courses A. Notwithstanding the exemption from completing child care training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., all child care personnel must successfully complete at least one of these trainings: 1. Licensed School Readiness providers must complete, and any other School Readiness provider type may complete, the DCF-approved online or in-person child care training courses as evidenced by successful completion of the competency examination offered by DCF or its d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff member N.D. did not have documentation to show completion of CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect on file. 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
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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
How does the center ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date with their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2024 inspection noted a finding regarding staff training documentation. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the facility tracks and maintains compliance for all employees.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 1, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining and auditing personnel files to ensure all required forms are signed and current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2024 identified a missing annual form in a personnel record. This question allows the director to explain the administrative steps taken to keep staff documentation complete and organized.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 1, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you support new staff members as they integrate into your team and learn the center's specific routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center mentors and trains new personnel provides insight into the stability and consistency of the care environment.
General question
Can you describe the daily communication routine between teachers and parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps families stay informed about their child's day and fosters a collaborative relationship with the caregivers.
General question
What steps do you take to ensure that supervision remains consistent throughout the day, especially during transitions or busy times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about supervision practices helps parents understand how the center manages classroom dynamics and maintains a focused environment for children.