Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.43
- Local median
- 0.45
Step By Step Development Center
2920 Green St, Marianna, FL 32446
- License:
- C14JA0689
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 44
- License expiration:
- October 19, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Jackson 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 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Step By Step Development Center from February 15, 2023 through May 15, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 15, 2026 and involved health or food records.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in Marianna
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.92
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.
September 22, 2023February 5, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- Monitored all child files. Child did not have current immunization record. Provider corrected by providing current immunization record before this report was uploaded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Report comments
- There are several loose fence boards that need to be repaired or replaced. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applic ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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
- Report comments
- Last fire inspection was 7/27/22. Fire inspector is scheduled to come 9/25/23. 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 authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. Fire drill conducted during renewal. Copy of fire drill log colle ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Director's credential expired 7/31/2023. Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental had expired child abuse neglect forms. Provider texted new updated forms for all staff prior to inspection being uploaded. 5 staff. All files monitored. 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 thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
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 ensure the outdoor play area remains secure and properly maintained for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection noted gaps in the fencing that needed repair. Asking about current maintenance routines helps clarify how the center keeps the outdoor space secure for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping staff training and director credentials up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining active director credentials was a topic noted in multiple reports between 2023 and 2024. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for tracking and renewing professional requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the process for collecting and verifying immunization records for new enrollments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 identified a missing immunization record for a child. Asking about the enrollment process helps parents understand how the center ensures all required health documentation is complete.
- Context
- The record was provided at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
Can you walk me through your daily routine for supervising children during outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff monitor children during active play times helps parents feel confident about the level of supervision provided throughout the day.
General question
How do you communicate with families if there are changes to staff or administrative leadership?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication regarding leadership and staffing changes helps parents stay informed and maintain a strong connection with the center's management.