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Freeport, FL 32439 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First Steps Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 403
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $200
- year first licensed
- 2015
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About
About First Steps Learning Academy
First Steps Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Freeport, Florida. The state has licensed it since April 1, 2015, for up to 403 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 403 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Reggio Emilia |
| Staff | Minimum 40 hours state required training, CPR and Pediatric First Aid, High school Diploma and/or GED, background screening |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: 24/7 care |
| Safety | Fingerprint check-in/out; facility and classroom access codes assigned to enrolled families, Cameras / live video for parents (Live feed Camera Access to classrooms), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 403 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Steps Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Walton County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$200
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$170
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$160
Home daycare$139
School age
Center$150
State record
Inspection reports for First Steps Learning Academy
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed
- Capacity
- 403 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2015
- License number
- #C01WA0021
Inspections
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about First Steps Learning Academy
Is First Steps Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 1, 2015.
Does First Steps Learning Academy have inspection violations?
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
How many children can First Steps Learning Academy care for?
403, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Steps Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Steps Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Steps Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (850) 226-9175 to ask.
What is First Steps Learning Academy's phone number?
(850) 226-9175.
Where is First Steps Learning Academy?
1588 State Highway 20 W, Freeport, FL 32439. The nearest other daycare we list is Freeport Learning Center-Walton Co. School District, 1.7 miles away.