Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.4
The Learning Steps
2520 NW 97th Ave Ste 150, Doral, FL 33172
- License:
- C11MD1063
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 140
- License expiration:
- November 28, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Miami-Dade County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for The Learning Steps from March 30, 2023 through June 24, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 6, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of April 7, 2025.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from May 7, 2025 through June 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 10
- 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
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33172
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.31
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 12, 2023March 6, 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
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
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed staff files and transcripts, and one of the teachers [AP] has not completed mandated training. The staff began working in the industry back in 2019. Technical Assistance was provided that 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 required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- While conducting routine inspection, it was observed by LS that the posted annual inspection report for facility had expired (Dated 6.28.2023). Provider was requested by LS for an updated fire inspection report, which provider was unable to provider. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing autho ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed sleeping cots stored in the bathroom by VPK A/VPK B classrooms. During observation, two cots were stacked and labeled with children names. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by removing cots from the bathroom and sanitizing with Lysol . Provider was notified on the reason for the violation and the proper way for storage of sleeping cots. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [attendance roster was left in Toddler 1 classroom, while children were on the playground].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Inspector notes
- While conducting the walkthrough of facility, FSC observed Toddler 1 classroom to not have the attendance roster while on the playground. Provider was able to correct by returning to class. Personnel was asked for the roster and responded that the roaster was in the classroom. Provider was notified of violation and given technical assistance per CCF handbook "Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- 1 personnel was observed by FSC to have not completed the mandated 40 hours introductory child care training. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " 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 required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care pe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [date/time of signing staff completing form, director, parent/legal guardian]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 6 accident/incident forms to be incomplete. Signatures were present however, most if not all parties failed to acknowledge the time and/or date of accident/incident. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. "
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I
- Inspector notes
- 1 personnel was observed by FSC (medication authorization form) to have administered medication without documentation of education on proper administration procedures. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "Prior to administering medication to children, child care personnel responsible for administering medication must be educated on proper administration procedures. Written documentation must be maintained in the personnel file that child care personnel administering medication have been educated on proper administration procedures."
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 2 enrolled children files to have expired immunization. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 2 enrolled children health examination expired. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. "
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 31 of 93 enrolled children files reviewed (letters D-P) by FSC, of which 1 enrolled child was observed to be incomplete, missing the signature of parent/legal guardian and date of completion of enrollment application. Technica assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 52 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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 does your team ensure that attendance rosters are always with the children during outdoor play or transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where an attendance roster was left in a classroom while the children were on the playground. This question helps parents understand the current procedures in place to keep track of children at all times.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your protocol for staff education regarding the proper administration of medication?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a past finding where documentation of staff education on medication administration was missing. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures that only qualified and properly trained staff handle medication.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all staff members have completed their required training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training requirements have been a recurring topic in reports from 2023 and 2025. This question allows the director to explain how they currently monitor staff credentials and training compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain your fire safety documentation to ensure it stays current and available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from 2024 noted that the facility did not have a current annual fire safety inspection on file. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and manages important safety certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What measures are taken to ensure that all bedding and linens are stored in a sanitary manner when not in use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show a past observation regarding the storage of sleeping cots in a bathroom area. This question helps parents understand the current daily practices for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for children's nap time.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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