Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.94
- Local median
- 0.46
The Breeze Preschool
7010 Bayshore Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33917
- License:
- C20LE0030
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 94
- License expiration:
- July 31, 2026
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
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 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for The Breeze Preschool from March 27, 2023 through June 19, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 19, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in North Fort Myers
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.75
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
April 15, 2024November 1, 2024November 7, 2025November 13, 2025March 2, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 1, 2024November 13, 2025March 2, 2026June 19, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection visit the LS observed a bag of potting soil on the floor in the classroom (Pictures were taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the staff and director to always have harmful items away from childrens reach or in a locked cabinet. Items was removed at the time of inspection, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed a bottle of disinfectant sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children on a shelf, withing the reach of children in room 7 (Picture was taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the director by the LS explaining that these items must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. Item was removed and placed out of reach of children by the staff member, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection visit the Licensing Specialist (LS) observed that the capacity was not posted in the rooms. LS gave Technical Assistance (TA) to the director explaining that the capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. The director posted the capacity during the inspection placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed in room 9 & 10, that linens were on the cots and the linens were touching. TA was provided by the licensing specialist to the director explaining that blankets need to be stored in a sanitary manner and not touching. The director separated the cots during the inspection visit, placing this standard back in compliance. Not Monitored Comments Children were not napping at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
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
- Inspector notes
- LS observed that the individual listed on the supplemental page that started in the industry on 11/14/2022 has not completed the Introduction Courses. The LS provided technical assistance (TA) to the director explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry. Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2026
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
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist (LS) observed that the individual listed on the supplemental page did not complete the 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. The LS provided technical assistance (TA) to the director explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [infant] group was inadequate in that [the teacher left an infant on the floor in the front of the classroom with a bottle while she attended to another infant in the classroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- November 13, 2025, the GOC1 reviewed a video from November 4, 2025, that showed the teacher in the infant classroom place an infant on the front of the classroom floor with a bottle while she attended to another infant moving that infant around the classroom without direct supervision on the initial infant. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that direct supervision is provided at all times for the infants in care. The video shows the teacher in the infant classroom, pick up a baby and place the baby on the floor in the front of the classroom by himself with a bottle. The teacher then moves to another baby and places that baby in a Boppy pillow to move ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- November 13, 2025, the GOC 1 observed a video from November 4, that showed a childcare personnel member misusing a Boppy pillow to carry and move a babies around in the infant classroom, this should only be used to prop and position infants in care. Technical assistant was provided to the director to ensure that the manufacturer's instructions are reviewed prior to use. The video shows a teacher in the infant classroom, placing a baby on a Boppy pillow and picking the baby up with the Boppy pillow all in one to move the baby from one area of the classroom to another.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- November 13, 2025, the GOC1 observed a green gallon jug in the infant classroom which was stored on top of a one-step stool in and was accessible to the infants in the classroom. The green jug was identified as paint by the director. Technical assistance was provided to the director to explain that harmful dangerous materials need to be stored out of reach of the children in the classroom. (Picture taken by the GOC1)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Chapter 827, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, A Enforcement [SR]
- Report comments
- November 13, 2025, the GOC1 reviewed a video showing the infant classroom on November 4, 2025. The teacher moved an infant from a feeding chair to a boppy pillow on the ground. The infant became fussy, so the teacher went back over to the infant, picked up the infant and the boppy pillow all in one and started to walk back over to where the other infants were. As she was holding the infant and the pillow, she crossed over the baby gate entry and dropped the infant from the boppy pillow onto the ground. This incident resulted in bruising to the infant's face. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director to ensure that a Boppy pillow is not used to move bab ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The diaper changing mat in the Tumble Ones classroom had a tear in it (Pictures were taken). LS gave TA to the director and staff present explaining that diaper changing must be done on an impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [in the air vents in rooms and bathroom], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 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. Many A/C vents in all classrooms and bathroom have built up lint. This is a fire hazard. Please keep them clean. Two Licensing staff observed these violations. Technical assistance was provided.
- Correction status
- Due by November 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed disinfectant spray and cleaning supplies, in an unlocked cabinet in the one year old room. Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the director. Items were removed at the time of inspection, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Report comments
- Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel. Based on the interviews with some of the staff members, the diaper changing procedures were not being followed. This violation was resolved at the time of inspection, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [The sand box on the playground did not have a cover]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Sandboxes must be covered at the end of each day. The covering used must prevent access to the sandbox by animals. The sand box on the playground did not have a cover on it (Picture was taken) CCRC gave TA to director.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. In several classrooms sippy cups brought from home were not labeled or only had a first name (Pictures were taken). The staff person and director were educated by the licensing counselor on the requirement for last and first names on cups and bottles brought from home. The staff person then correctly labeled the items, thus this regulation is marked back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 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, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
What steps have been taken to ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous items are consistently stored out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances across recent inspections where hazardous items were found accessible to children. Asking this helps clarify the current storage protocols and staff training in place to maintain a secure environment.
- Context
- The most recent finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the current training and supervision practices for staff working with infants to ensure they are always directly monitored?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted concerns regarding the supervision of infants. This question allows the director to explain how they support staff in maintaining constant, direct oversight of the youngest children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all equipment, such as diaper changing stations, is maintained in good condition and follows safety guidelines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show several findings related to facility maintenance and sanitation, including issues with diapering surfaces and equipment usage. This helps families understand the center's routine for equipment checks and safety compliance.
Related violations
General question
How does the center ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required early childhood education and training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate past gaps in documentation for required staff training courses. Understanding how the center tracks and verifies these credentials helps parents feel confident in the qualifications of the teaching staff.
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom safety or supervision policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Effective communication is essential for parents to stay informed about their child's daily experience. This question helps determine how the center keeps families updated on operational practices and any adjustments made to ensure a high standard of care.