Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0.09
YMCA of Southwest Florida at Cooper Street
650 Mary St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- License:
- C20CH0085
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 125
- License expiration:
- July 6, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,192 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,192/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $55.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Charlotte 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 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for YMCA of Southwest Florida at Cooper Street from February 13, 2023 through May 26, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 23, 2024 and involved facility condition, with a due date of August 26, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Eight later inspections, from October 4, 2024 through May 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33950
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.27
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 1, 2024July 23, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 6, 2024May 23, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The provider informed the Licensing Specialist that the building is being treated for termites and rodents. Some signs of both are still present. The provider cleans the facility daily and monitors the progress of pest control. Notify Childcare Licensing when all the signs of termites and rodents are gone. The LS provided technical assistance, explaining that the building should be free of the potential for harm.
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Official code
- 12-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Report comments
- Refrigerator temperature was 45 F. The staff removed the milk. There are other refrigerators with the temperatures under 41 F which can be used.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 23 - Food Safety SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38),(Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42)
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- There is no staff with a director's credential.
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 29 - Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 29-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Thre are signs of rodent infestation inside the building in all the rooms. Contact an extermintor to treat the inside. There is a corner of the playground that has an infstation of flies that needs to be removed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Official code
- 12-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Documentation is needed for a current fire inspection. Firedrill was completed on 1/22/24 w/ 4 staff and 47 children Fire exstinguishers valid until May 2024.
- Correction status
- Due by August 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Currently there is no staff with a school age director on site. Technical assistance provided.
- Correction status
- Due by August 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 29 - Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Official code
- 29-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
What steps does the center take to maintain a clean and pest-free environment for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection report mention observations regarding facility sanitation and pest control. This question helps families understand the current daily cleaning and monitoring routines in place.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you tell me about the qualifications and credentials of your current leadership and teaching staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 show that the center previously had findings related to director credential documentation. Asking about current staff qualifications helps parents understand how the center ensures experienced leadership is on-site.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor and document the temperatures of your food storage areas to ensure safety?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted a finding regarding refrigerator temperature monitoring. This question allows parents to learn about the current food safety protocols and how the staff tracks storage temperatures.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping emergency preparedness documentation, such as fire inspection records, up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection report indicate a past need for updated fire inspection documentation. This question helps parents understand how the center manages its administrative requirements for emergency readiness.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. Learning about the center's outreach methods helps families understand how they will be kept informed about their child's care.