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Gaynor Early Learning Center

5450 Ymca Rd, Naples, FL 34109

License:
C20CO9936
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
538
License expiration:
January 31, 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 inspectionMay 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 28, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for Gaynor Early Learning Center from January 23, 2023 through May 29, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 29, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 26, 2026.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that 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
15

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 34109

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.73
Local median
0.13

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
4%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
12%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.13

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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
Licensing Specialist reviewed training transcript for 1 Staff Member who did not complete the Introduction Course (over 1 year) (5/3/2026) . Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: Introduction Course must be completed by the due date for the Facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by June 26, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Licensing Specialist reviewed 1 child file with No Immunization Record and the child has been enrolled . Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: a preschool child must have a current immunization record within 30 days of enrollment. A current immunization must be provided by the due date for thr facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by February 13, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Licensing Specialist reviewed 5 children files with expired immunization records. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: to the Director: Immunization Records must be current and not expired. The updated Immunization records must be provided by the due date to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by February 13, 2026
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Licensing Specialist reviewed 3 Children Files with No Student Health Examination. Provided technical assistance to the Director: a current Student Health must be provided within 30 days of enrollment. The Student Health Examination must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in complance.
Correction status
Due by February 13, 2026
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Licensing Specialist reviewed 1 Child file with expired Student Health Examination. Provided technical assistance to the Director: A Student Health Examination is valid for 2 years from date of examination, and must be current and not expired. An updated Student Health Examination must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by February 13, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-02
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision of children in the [three year old ] group was inadequate in that [a child slipped through the gate from the ballfeild, ran into the school, down the hallway to the entry of the YMCA.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
During the complaint, it was reported through an incident report that on February 7, 2025, a child in the three-year-old group slipped through the gate from the ballfield, ran into the school, down the hallway to the entry of the YMCA. Technical assistance was given to the director explaining the need for the gate to be checked for adequate supervision of the children at all times. The incident report was signed by the mother, the teacher and the director.
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 Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
In observing the gate, it was measured by the LS and the GOCI to have an opening of 6 inches. Technical assistance was given to the director explaining that this is too large of a gap and can lead to such incidents where children can escape supervision and in so, needs to be repaired to the appropriate distance between gaps for child safety.
Correction status
Due by May 20, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility failed to notify the licensing authority of an incident or unusual occurrence that was threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.7 Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
The facility failed to report the incident that occurred on February 7, 2025, a child escaped supervision while her three-year-old class was on the ballfield and slipped through the gate of the ballfield. She ran into the school and down the hallway to the entry of the YMCA which resulted in injury to the teacher who was chasing her. Technical assistance was given to the provider explaining that notice must be given to the licensing authority of any unusual occurrence or incident that was threatening to the health, safety or welfare of the children or childcare personnel.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-25
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [date of the parents signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The GOC I was provided with 21 incident reports for the child over the last 2 and a half years. 5 reports did not have the date that the parent signed. Technical assistance was given to explain that all incidents' reports are to be completed entirely dates, signatures, etc.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-05
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [An infant while being changed on the infant changing table fell off the infant table and fell to the floor. The child was airlifted to the hospital], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
On 3/22/2023, An infant while being changed on the infant changing table fell off the infant changing table and fell to the floor. The child was airlifted to the hospital . The facility has a camera system which captured the entire event on video which was observed and reviewed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-02
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
On 3/22/2023, an infant while being changed on a changing table in the infant room fell off the changing table and hit the floor. The parent was contacted , but emergency services were not contacted immediately and were contacted by facility staff approximately 35-45 minutes.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-01

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 have been taken to ensure the outdoor play area gates are secure and properly maintained?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in March 2025 noted a gap in the outdoor gate that required repair to ensure the area remained secure for children.
Context
The facility was instructed to repair the gate gap following the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you walk me through the current procedures for supervising children during outdoor play and transitions?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2025 identified a need for improved supervision practices after an incident where a child left the designated play area.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What safety protocols are in place during routine care activities like diaper changes or dressing?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from March 2023 mention a concern regarding supervision during changing table routines, and it is helpful to understand how the center currently manages these tasks safely.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date with their required training courses?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a May 2026 inspection indicated that a staff member had not completed a required introductory training course by the expected deadline.
Context
The facility was given a correction due date of 6/26/2026 for this requirement.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for maintaining and tracking student health and immunization records to ensure they stay current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from January 2026 noted that several student files were missing current health examinations or immunization records.
Context
The facility was given a correction due date of 2/13/2026 for these records.
Related violations