Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.27
- Local median
- 0.17
Little Steps To Bright Futures Childcare And Preschool, Inc.
1266 SW California Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
- License:
- C19SL0120
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 99
- License expiration:
- February 17, 2027
Typical cost: $1,300 - $1,382 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,300 - $1,382/mo
Median daily rate: $60.00 - $63.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning St. Lucie 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 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Little Steps To Bright Futures Childcare And Preschool, Inc. from January 18, 2023 through May 13, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 5, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34953
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 10%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.2
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The frame of the [Seesaw] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The equipment was removed from the playground at the time of the Inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-02
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A (Section 15.1, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The Director failed to document an accident/incident on the day that it occurred.
- Correction status
- Due by December 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The Director Adriana Acocella and all the staff CPR expired on 3/26/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The Director Adriana Acocella and all the staff did not have First aid training present.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
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 describe your process for checking playground equipment to ensure it remains secure and ready for play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection note that a piece of playground equipment was not properly anchored. Asking about current maintenance routines helps parents understand how the facility monitors the environment for children.
- Context
- The equipment mentioned in the report was removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for documenting accidents or incidents to ensure parents are informed promptly and accurately?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2023 identified a gap in documenting an incident on the day it occurred. This question helps parents understand the current administrative practices for tracking and reporting child health events.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members maintain up-to-date certifications for first aid and CPR?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2023 noted that staff certifications for first aid and CPR were not current. Inquiring about how the center tracks these requirements helps parents feel confident in the team's ongoing training status.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate daily routines and any changes in the classroom schedule to families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication about daily activities helps parents stay connected to their child's experiences and understand how the center manages transitions throughout the day.
General question
What steps does your team take to support children as they adjust to a new classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the center's approach to transitions helps parents know how staff provide emotional support and build relationships with children during their first few weeks.