Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.1
- Local median
- 0.25
First Step Kids Academy
2876 S Alafaya Trl Ste 110, Orlando, FL 32828
- License:
- C09OR1062
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 92
- License expiration:
- January 7, 2027
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,235 - $1,343/mo
Median daily rate: $57.00 - $62.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Orange County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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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 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for First Step Kids Academy from May 9, 2023 through May 4, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 6, 2023 and involved sleep safety.
Eight later inspections, from January 3, 2024 through May 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32828
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 3%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.58
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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Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A napping or sleeping infant who is not capable of rolling over was not positioned on his/her back and on a firm surface, or was swaddled, and the provider did not have written authorization for an alternate sleep position from a physician in the childs record. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B (Section 10.4, number 7) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one infant sleeping on a pillow in a crib and the provider did not have written authorization for an alternate sleep position from a physician in the childs record.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-04
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
Could you walk me through your current procedures for ensuring infants are positioned correctly and safely during nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2023 noted an observation regarding infant sleep positioning and the use of items in a crib. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains safety standards for infants.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the 2023 inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families if there is ever a change in a child's care routine or specific needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication ensures that parents and staff are aligned on a child's individual care requirements. This helps families feel confident that their child's specific needs are being met consistently.
General question
What kind of training do your staff members receive regarding safe sleep practices for infants?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the training staff undergo provides insight into the center's commitment to current safety guidelines. This helps parents feel comfortable with the level of expertise in the infant room.
General question
How do you monitor the classrooms throughout the day to ensure that safety policies are being followed consistently?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular supervision and monitoring are essential for maintaining a consistent environment. This helps parents understand the oversight processes in place at the facility.
General question
Can you describe how you document and update individual care plans for children as they grow and their needs change?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Keeping accurate and updated records is important for providing appropriate care as children develop. This helps parents understand how the center manages essential information for every child.