Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.36
- Local median
- 0.36
Next Steps Academy
9367 Trevarthon Rd, Orlando, FL 32817
- License:
- C09OR1352
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 90
- License expiration:
- April 12, 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 inspectionMarch 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Next Steps Academy from February 28, 2023 through March 25, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 31, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 1, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Four later inspections, from May 12, 2025 through March 25, 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
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
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 32817
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 9, 2023March 31, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [45 hour training was not completed within 12 months from hire date.]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 3.5 Health and Safety, Page 9) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed one staff member 45 hour training was not completed within 12 months from hire date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed one staff member with incomplete 5-hour early literacy training.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed one staff member with missing Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- The facility did not have a current employee roster in the Clearing House. Completed at time of inspection as roster was updated.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
How do you manage and verify that all staff members have their required background screening documentation complete and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from March 2025 where a staff member's background screening form was missing. Asking about your current verification process helps families understand how you ensure all personnel records remain up-to-date.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 25, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to keep your employee roster in the state's clearinghouse system accurate and current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that background screening and personnel documentation topics have appeared in more than one inspection over the last few years. Discussing your current administrative practices helps parents understand how you maintain these important records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the process you use to track and ensure staff complete their required training courses on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 noted that documentation for required early literacy training was not available for a staff member. This question helps parents understand how you monitor professional development requirements for your team.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 25, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all new hires are fully compliant with training requirements within their first year of employment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2025 indicate that a staff member had not completed their 45-hour training within the required 12-month timeframe. Learning about your onboarding and training tracking helps parents feel confident in the staff's qualifications.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 25, 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages communication and staffing changes helps parents stay informed about their child's daily environment. Regular updates on these topics support a strong partnership between families and the center.