First Steps Preschool

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Capacity

115 children

Type of Care

Full Day

Subsidized Program

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Contact Information

📞 (352) 629-5683

2801 Maricamp Rd

Ocala, FL 34471

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🌐 www.fbcocala.org/firststeps

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Not found in current state licensing data

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Historical licensing information

Previous license status

Operational

License Number

X05MA0002

Licensed Since

1995

Expired

Sep 30, 2022

Issued By

Florida Department of Children & Families

Licensor

Mayra Lucio

District Office

Judicial Circuit 5 <br/> 1601 W. Gulf Atlantic Hwy., Box #80 C <br/> Wildwood, Florida 34785

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They do fun activities with the children, but in the last couple of years they have been going down hill! Some of the classrooms are very dirty and I have heard some teachers calling the children names and talking very rude to them! I found out that one of the children is related to the director and apparently is allowed to do whatever he pleases including cussing, hitting the other kids, throwing things at the kids and even the teachers! The director is very unprofessional and never even knew what class my child belonged to when my dad went to pick them up!

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About the Provider

The purpose of First Steps is to extend the ministry of, and help accomplish the purpose of First Baptist Church, Ocala. We will provide care, education, and resources according to Luke 2:52: mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and socially. This is to be accomplished by providing developmentally appropriate activities, experiences, and guidance, and by providing a program of supportive Christian ministry and outreach to the families of the children enrolled.

Additional Information: Provider First Licensed on: 1/1/95;

Hours of Operation

Monday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Wednesday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Thursday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Friday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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