Step By Step Child Care Center Inc

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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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 5/20/2026. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 5/30/2025 an it is currently expired. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 11/2026. Licensing Specialist (LS) Provided Technical Assistance (TA) to the director explaining that the annual fire inspection is valid for 1 year from the time of completion and must not expire. An updated fire inspection must be completed by the due date for the facility to be back in compliance. The facility will be placed on a provisional license for 30 days, this date will be retroactive to the date the fire inspection was expired. A Fire Watch Plan must be completed and provided to licensing. After 30 days licensing will complete a review, to determine further action. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the inspection, the owner advised that the facility provides meals and snacks to the children that are in care. ***The provider is a food program participant. Due: 6/24/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-10. View official inspection document (report d351ffb9-b3d6-49eb-a62b-4177f16f8d8a)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-05)

The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 10/4/2024. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 5/6/2024. The fire extinguisher are currently expired. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Licensing Specialist (LS) Provided Technical Assistance (TA) to the director in reference to properly maintaining the fire extinguishers including being serviced and tagged yearly. FOOD AND NUTRITION Compliance Comments The provider stated that they are going to be serving food to the children in care catered from their other licensed child care facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-22. View official inspection document (report 8f4c21fe-91a5-4ba1-8691-a35201fffc33)