Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.31
- Local median
- 0.15
Step By Step Educational Center LLC
4339 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33127
- License:
- C11MD3024
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- 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:
- 94
- License expiration:
- January 20, 2027
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
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 inspectionApril 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 8, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Step By Step Educational Center LLC from January 11, 2023 through April 13, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 13, 2026 and involved supervision.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 5 local median in 33127
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 12%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.45
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.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [unsafe chair on wheels was accessible to 1-year-old child.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed toddler climbing chair which slid out from under them causing the chair to hit the child in face. 3.11 Indoor Equipment Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and clean. Equipment and furnishings must be arranged to allow direct supervision of children by child care personnel from all areas within a r ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Report comments
- 2 children were monitored in infant room by FSC to have items in crib that could pose as a strangulation/suffocation hazard. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by removing items from crib. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 26 of 65 enrolled children files letters N-Z and 9 newly enrolled children were reviewed by FSC. Of which 2 children files were out of compliance due to expiration. 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 ob ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their written disciplinary and expulsion policies was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.2. and Section 2.8, C (Section 19.2, number 9) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 26 of 65 enrolled children files letters N-Z and 9 newly enrolled children were reviewed by FSC. Of which 1 child file was missing the signed discipline/expulsion policy. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " 7.3, C.2 The child care facilitys written disciplinary and expulsion policies. 2.8, C Verification that the child care facility has provided the parent or guardian a written copy of the disciplinary and expulsion policies used by the program must be documented on the enrollment form with the signature of the custodial parent or legal guardian."
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-04
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 describe how you select and maintain furniture to ensure it is appropriate for the children in each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection note a concern regarding the accessibility of specific equipment for a young child. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for evaluating the safety and suitability of classroom furnishings.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What are your current practices for ensuring that cribs remain free of items that could pose a risk to infants?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2023 identified a concern regarding items placed in cribs. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the center maintains a safe sleep environment for infants.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track immunization records to ensure they remain current for all enrolled children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2023 mention a finding regarding expired immunization documentation. This question allows parents to learn about the administrative process used to keep health records up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all required enrollment documents and policy acknowledgments are completed upon a child's start date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2023 noted a missing signed policy statement in a file. This question helps parents understand how the center manages enrollment paperwork and ensures all required signatures are obtained.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps families stay informed about their child's daily experiences and development. Understanding the center's approach to sharing information supports a strong partnership between home and the facility.