Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.23
Golden Gate Community Center
4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples, FL 34116
- License:
- C20CO9928
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 105
- License expiration:
- April 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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 21, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Golden Gate Community Center from April 14, 2023 through June 11, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 11, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of July 31, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 12 local median in 34116
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.64
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
March 25, 2026June 11, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- The two vans had the alarms by the side sliding and not on the back. Licensing reviewed the vans manual that stated the alarm should be place on near the back door. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining Pursuant to the Child Safety Alarm bill in 2021, all vehicles used to transport children by child care facilities and large family child care homes must be equipped with a reliable alarm system which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do no ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-05
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required insurance coverage. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D
- Report comments
- The loner van did not have documentation of insurance. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining: The following is a list of documentation that is required to be at the facility for review by the licensing authority: Documentation of insurance for vehicles used by the facility to transport children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D
- Report comments
- The programs van did not have a current vehicle inspection as it was dated 1/10/25. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining, The following is a list of documentation that is required to be at the facility for review by the licensing authority: Documentation of an annual vehicle inspection by a mechanic for any vehicle used to transport children in care, if applicable.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A
- Report comments
- The loaner van did not have documentation of annual inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the following is a list of documentation that is required to be at the facility for review by the licensing authority: Documentation of an annual vehicle inspection by a mechanic for any vehicle used to transport children in care, if applicable.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- The loaner van did not have an alarm system. Also the regular program van had the alarm above the front passenger seat and not on the back. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining Pursuant to the Child Safety Alarm bill in 2021, all vehicles used to transport children by child care facilities and large family child care homes must be equipped with a reliable alarm system which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing observed ants throughout the outdoor playground area. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining All childcare 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.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [VPK] group was inadequate in that [LEFT THE CLASSROOM]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
- Inspector notes
- The Early Learning Coalition observed five incidents in which children walked to the restroom from the classroom without supervision. On one occasion, a child left the classroom alone and was alone in the hallway. The occurrence happened again with another child, and the teacher came afterward. The Licensing Specialist (LS) gave technical assistance and said children should always be supervised .
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 observed a gap in the fence of more than 3.5 inches, in the connection between the gate and the fence. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or openings larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area.
- Correction status
- Due by January 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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
- Report comments
- The staff noted on the supplemental did not complete school-age training. Licensing provided technical assistance, explaining that staff who work with school children must complete school-age training.
- Correction status
- Due by January 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
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
Can you explain the current process for ensuring all transportation vehicles are equipped with the required safety alarm systems?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show recent inspections in 2026 identified that vehicle alarm systems were not positioned to require drivers to walk to the back of the vehicle as required by safety regulations. This question helps clarify how the center now verifies that all transport vehicles meet these specific safety installation standards.
- Context
- Correction due date is 7/31/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure children are always supervised when moving between classrooms and other areas of the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted instances where children were observed moving to the restroom without supervision. Asking about current supervision practices helps parents understand how the staff maintains consistent oversight of children throughout the day.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility maintain its outdoor play areas to ensure they remain secure and free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 identified gaps in fencing and the presence of environmental hazards in the outdoor play area. This question allows the provider to describe their daily maintenance and inspection routines for outdoor spaces.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for ensuring all staff members are up to date on their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicated that certain training requirements were not met for staff working with school-age children. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all employees complete their mandatory training.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for parents to stay informed about their child's daily experience and the center's operational standards. Understanding these channels helps families feel connected and aware of how the provider manages information flow.