Step By Step Learning Center II

Quick Facts

Capacity

175 children

Type of Care

Full-Day Care, Before School, After School

Subsidized Program

Participates

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Free and funded programs

Free VPK hours (Voluntary Prekindergarten)

Florida DCF / Division of Early Learning (CARES provider search), as of Sep 2026.

Accepts School Readiness (child care financial assistance; a family copay may apply)

Florida DCF / Division of Early Learning (CARES provider search), as of Sep 2026.

Taking part in a program does not mean a place is open. Call the provider to ask about current availability.

VPK: who qualifies and how to apply

Who qualifies: A child who resides in Florida and will have attained the age of 4 years on or before 1 September is eligible during that school year or the following one. The eligibility section sets no income requirement. Eligibility ends when the child is admitted to kindergarten, or on reaching age 6 by 1 February.

Cost: The state pays for the VPK programme itself; the family portal describes VPK as a free educational program for 4-year-olds. A school-year programme delivered by a private provider must comprise at least 540 instructional hours. The sources reviewed do not address what a provider may charge for care outside the VPK hours, so ask your provider about any wraparound care.

Places: Being eligible does not guarantee a place. Public schools must admit all eligible children who apply to a summer programme, but school districts may limit the number of students admitted to a school-year programme based on available space.

How to apply: Apply to your early learning coalition through the state's single point of entry, the Early Learning Family Portal. Applicants in Lake County are directed to a separate application system. Apply with Early learning coalitions, under rules set by the State Board of Education

From FreePreschool.us, checked against official sources Sep 2026.

School Readiness: who qualifies and how to apply

Who qualifies: Enrolment follows a statutory priority order rather than a single income cut-off. The highest priorities are children under 13 in families receiving temporary cash assistance subject to federal work requirements, and at-risk children younger than 9. Children from birth to kindergarten age in an economically disadvantaged working family come next. 'Economically disadvantaged' means a family income that does not exceed 55 percent of the state median income.

Cost: This is a subsidy, not a free programme. Coalitions must implement a parent sliding fee scale that increases in relation to family income. Coalitions may waive the copayment for at-risk children and in defined hardship circumstances, including homelessness and while a parent takes part in a Head Start or Early Head Start programme.

Places: School readiness is not an entitlement. Coalitions enrol eligible children contingent upon the availability of funds, and if funding becomes insufficient children are disenrolled in reverse priority order.

How to apply: Apply online through the Early Learning Family Portal, the same state entry point used for VPK. Applicants in Lake County are directed to a separate application system. Apply with Early learning coalitions, under rules set by the State Board of Education

From FreePreschool.us, checked against official sources Sep 2026.

About Florida's free preschool programs

Contact Information

📞 (904) 261-6030

95734 Amelia Concourse

Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

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🌐 www.thestepbystep.net/

✓ Licensed Child Care Facility

Active License

License Number

C04NA0054

Licensed Since

2007

Active Through

Aug 30, 2027

Issued By

Florida Department of Children & Families

Licensor

Carl Smith

District Office

Judicial Circuit 4 <br/> 20 Arlington Expressway <br/> Jacksonville, Florida 32231

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I have used this provider for less than 6 months

My kid was in their after school program which was basically a bit room with a tv and about 50 kids of different ages running wild. I fou,d my kid was constantly picked on by older kids and techers did nothing. The last day my son attended the program I fou,d him with his shirt cut with scissors and covered in ink, this done to him, later I fou,d out, by a 4th grader. Teachers could not told me what had happened. Last day that was.

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About the Provider

At STEP BY STEP, our commitment is to provide your child with a loving, caring, and learning environment. We are child care providers with over 18 years of professional experience. Our love and dedication to children is one we would love to share with you and your child. We cater to children ages six weeks to 6 years old, as well as after school age children. We offer a program for both toddlers and preschoolers and not to mention our little ones from 6 weeks to a year. We at Step by Step recognize that children learn by doing. In our new program, the activities are designed to help your child grow emotionally, socially, intellectually, and physically; and to build a strong sense of their own individuality and self esteem.

Additional Information: Provider First Licensed on: 8/31/07;

Hours of Operation

Monday6:30AM to 6:00PM
Tuesday6:30AM to 6:00PM
Wednesday6:30AM to 6:00PM
Thursday6:30AM to 6:00PM
Friday6:30AM to 6:00PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date	Has Violation

2026-07-28	No

2026-03-18	No

2026-02-02	No

2026-01-22	Yes

2025-12-11	Yes

2025-11-21	No

2025-08-13	Yes

2025-07-16	No

2025-03-24	No

2025-01-30	Yes

2024-12-11	No

2024-08-01	No

2024-05-31	Yes

2024-04-26	No

2023-12-22	Yes

2023-07-26	No

2023-04-10	Yes

2023-03-27	No

2022-03-17

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