Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.65
- Local median
- 0.13
Creative Corner Preschool Inc
1397 13th Ave N, Naples, FL 34102
- License:
- C20CO7384
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 68
- License expiration:
- September 30, 2026
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 inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Creative Corner Preschool Inc from January 25, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 29, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of July 9, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 12 local median in 34102
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 10%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.22
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 22, 2023January 27, 2025May 29, 2026June 29, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 27, 2025July 31, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Inspector notes
- 17-2 Hazardous Items -Threat to Health/Safety-Class 2 Violation-Licensed Specialist inspected playground and observed yello slide damaged (photo taken)., Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: Damaged equipment must be removed or discardrd or fixed. The yellow slide must be removed or fixed by the due date for the daycare to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Inspector notes
- Licensed Specialist inspected playground and observed yello slide damaged (photo taken)., Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: Damaged equipment must be removed or discardrd or fixed. The yellow slide must be removed or fixed by the due date for the daycare to be in compliance. Licensed Specialist extended the due date by one week as requested by the Director, because of the time factor and complexity of removing the slide.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- The Director's Credential has expired and this is the second citation for expired Director Credential. Licensing Specialist provided technical Assistance to the Diector: A Director's Credential must be current and must be renewed before expiration. The Director Credential must be renewed by the due date for the facility to be in complince.
- Correction status
- Due by January 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewed employee record and observed Background Screening more than 5 years/90 Day Break. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: Background Screening must be current and a renewal must be completed in the Clearing House prior to Retention Date expiring. The employee must be re-screened and have a cleared bachground screening by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed gap in playground fence that measured (photo taken) 6 .6 inches inches across and 6 ft high. Provided technical assistance to the Director: There cannot be gaps in the fence more that 3.5 inches. Fence must be repaired with no gaps greater than 3,5 inches by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the 3 slides were only 1 inch deep] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed and measured (photos taken), protective surface under around 3 slldes on playground to be about 1 inch and not the six inch requirement. Provided technical assistance to the Director: the protective surface around playground equipment must be at least six inches deep and have at least a six foot area around the playground equipment. The protective surface around the equipment must be added and meet the 6 inch, 6 feet requirement by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Licensed Specialist reviewed training transcript for the Director and her Director Credential expired on 11/19/2024. Provided technical assistance to the Director: A Director must have an active and current Director Credential which has not expired. The Director must have a active and current Director Credential by the due date for the facility to be in compliance. Licensing Specialist gave Director 30 days to have her Director Credential updated and made active because the current delay time in the training system.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [The mulch was approximately 1 inch and not 6 inches under the two slides, and wooden tetter todder.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Report comments
- Reviewed protective surface ( mulch) under two slides and tetter- todder on playground. Measured only 1 inch instead of the six inches required (photos taken). Provided technical assistance to the Director: the protective surface (mulch) must be at least six inches deep in the six foot fall zone around the playground equipment. The added mulch must be put down and measured six inches deep for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- Report comments
- Reviewed one student file without a Student Health Examination. Child enrolled over 30 days. Provided technical assistance to the Director: a student health examination must be completed on a non-school-age and in child's file within 30 days of enrollment. The Student Health Examination must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 21, 2023
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
- Report comments
- Reviewed student file with an expired Student Health Examination. Provided technical assistance to the Director: A Student Health Examination for a non-school-age child is good for 2 years. It must be renewed before the expiration date and the child's file. An updated Student Health Examination must be completed and provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [on the playground].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Inspector notes
- Observed Age 2, Age 3, and Age 4 children ( 3 groups) on the playground and the three staff members who left their attendance logs in the building. Provided technical assistance to the Director and the three teachers: The attendance roster must be accurate and accompany the staff at all times. Upon discussion and technical assistance provided each staff member retrieved their Attendance Roster. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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
Could you describe the current process for ensuring all staff members have up-to-date background screenings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in 2025 identified a need for updated background screening documentation for a staff member.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to regularly inspect the playground fence and equipment to ensure they remain in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that playground equipment and fencing maintenance have been noted as a topic in multiple reports between 2023 and 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage the renewal of the director's credential to ensure it remains active?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2025 indicate that the director's credential status was a topic of discussion during those visits.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking the outdoor play area before children go outside?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2026 inspection note that playground equipment required attention to ensure it met safety standards.
- Context
- The facility is currently working toward a correction due date of 7/9/2026 for this item.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about their child's health records and upcoming expiration dates for medical forms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staying informed about health record requirements helps parents ensure their child's file is always complete and up to date for the center.