Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.09
Sunshine Learning Center
4143 Tamiami Trl E Ste 4143, Naples, FL 34112
- License:
- C20CO0169
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri: 7:30AM to 9:00PM; Sat: 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 30
- License expiration:
- March 30, 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 Collier 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 inspectionApril 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Sunshine Learning Center from March 31, 2023 through April 13, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 26, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of February 26, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from March 31, 2026 through April 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 34112
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 24, 2024June 17, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The ceiling tile right above the main entrance had a hole. At the bathroom that is right next to the main entrance the ceiling tile is stained. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [exhaust fan], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The exhaust fan in the bathroom that is located right next to the main entrance has built- up. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There is no shade on the playground. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [no sink wash station]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff is washing their hands at the bathroom sink for food preparation. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing observed the staff preparing food without hair covering, hair nets were obtained prior submission of this inspection thus it was resolved. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- The staff named on the notes, did not complete training within 12 from his training start date. Technical assistance provided. CCF Handbook 4.2.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. The begin training timeframe begins at the time of employment in the childcare industry.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- The staff named on the notes, did not complete training within 12 from his training start date. Technical assistance provided. CCF Handbook 4.2.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. The begin training timeframe begins at the time of employment in the childcare industry.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff named on the notes, did not complete within 90 days of hire date. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. The staff was missing Child Develpment in option 3, the staff completed this training prior submission of this inspection thus it was resolved.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing observed the staff leaving the children with a therapist and going to a closet room in which she lost sight of the children. She argued she had to retrieve a spoon. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the therapist is a staff member and shouldn't not be left in charge of the children. The staff returned to the classroom quickly thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. 1:13 age three. 2:14 vpk
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The staff noted on the supplemental was not eligible for childcare and was present during this inspection at the 2-3 age group. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining this person must not be at the facility for any reason until an eligible result from the clearinghouse, this was discussed with the director who stated the staff is no longer employed, thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conv ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- A staff who was disqualified was still on the employee roster. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining, that the facility must maintain at current a current staff roster. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. The director removed the uneligible staff thus it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The children named on the notes have expired vaccinations. Technical assistance was provided. CCF Handbook 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680. Please look at the notes for the missing vaccinations and email them by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The children named on the notes did not have a physical exam. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the program has one month from the date of enrollment to obtain the form.
- Correction status
- Due by November 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The children named on the notes had an expired physical exam. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the program has one month from the date of enrollment to obtain the form, and this is valid for two years from the date the exam was signed by the doctor.
- Correction status
- Due by November 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- The fire extinguisher tagged 12/2022, needs to be serviced yearly. Technical assistance provided CCF Handbook, 3.8.2, B, Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced, and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Fire inspection: 3/31/2023 Fire drill: 2/27/24, 4 staff and 28 children.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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
How does the center maintain and update the employee roster to ensure all staff members are properly vetted?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an issue with maintaining a current employee roster. Asking this helps parents understand the center's process for keeping staff records accurate and up to date.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, even during transitions or brief absences?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a past concern regarding maintaining proper staff-to-child ratios. This question allows the director to explain the current supervision practices used to keep children safe and ratios compliant.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you tell me about the training and onboarding process for new staff members to ensure they are fully prepared before working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show an instance where staff training requirements were not met within the expected timeframe. This question helps clarify how the center manages staff development and ensures all personnel are properly trained.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for ensuring all children's health and immunization records are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that health and immunization record-keeping has been a repeated topic across multiple inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks these important documents to ensure they remain up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often does the facility conduct internal reviews to ensure all areas remain in good repair and free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report identified a need for maintenance regarding facility equipment. This question provides insight into the center's routine for inspecting the environment to keep it well-maintained for children.
- Context
- The inspection report indicates a correction due date was set for this item.
Related violations