Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0
Little Wheelz Childcare Center
8501 Williams Rd, Estero, FL 33928
- License:
- C20LE0014
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 73
- License expiration:
- May 25, 2027
Typical cost: $997 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$997 - $1,343/mo
Median daily rate: $46.00 - $62.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lee 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 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Little Wheelz Childcare Center from April 12, 2023 through April 10, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 10, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 10, 2025.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from June 18, 2025 through April 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 2 local median in 33928
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.08
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 22, 2023April 10, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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: 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
- 1 staff needs to complete the DCF training. Contact the training office to determine what classes are still needed. Technical assistance provided on the required training timelines.
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 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
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- When a passing fire inspection is recieved send a copy to licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by August 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- 1 staff needs to start the training.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
- Report comments
- A staff member left the classroom temporarily. The staff returned to the class to put the ratio back in compliance. Technical assistance provided.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child left the playground through the outside gate.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A
- Report comments
- The child returned to the class after another staff assisted. Technical assistance was provided on outdoor supervision.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
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 do you ensure that classroom ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, including during transitions or staff breaks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show a past instance where classroom ratios were not met. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages staffing to ensure constant coverage.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What procedures are in place to ensure children are always supervised, especially when they are playing in outdoor areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a past concern regarding outdoor supervision. This question allows the center to explain the current safety protocols they use to keep children secure on the playground.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for tracking staff training requirements to ensure all personnel complete their certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a recurring topic in past reports. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center stays organized with staff credentials.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you stay updated on facility safety requirements, such as maintaining current fire safety inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a past instance where the facility did not have a current fire safety inspection on file. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative process for keeping all safety certifications up to date.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is key to a positive experience for families. Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily environment.