Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.69
- Local median
- 0.52
Sonrise Academy
1403 SE 16th Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33990
- License:
- C20LE0052
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 91
- License expiration:
- June 30, 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
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 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Sonrise Academy from February 22, 2023 through June 18, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 18, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.
Hazardous access 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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33990
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.6
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.
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- This is being marked completed at the time of the inspection, in that the personnel signed a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect requirements form. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance from CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the facilitys air vents were in need of cleaning & dusting along with ceiling tiles. The licensing specialist advised the assistant director and provided technical assistance, the provider stated she understood.The licensing specialist provided technical assistance using CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3). All child care 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 p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed a bucket of odoban with water assessable to the children in care. The licensing specialist advised the teacher and she removed it. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance and explained the importance of keeping cleaning supplies out of childrens reach, the teacher understood.Provided technical assistance using CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knive ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed two water bottles that were not labeled with the childs first and last name. The licensing specialist advised the assistant director and explained the importance of keeping the bottle labels with their name and she understood. The teacher labeled the childrens bottles with their first and last name therefore this has been resolved at the time of inspection.Provided technical assistance from CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) B. 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 paren ... [truncated]
- 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
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [aquaphor], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed a non-prescription medication specifically Aquaphor, that was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. The licensing specialist explained the importance of keeping documentation and the provider understood. The parent was advised on ProCare and wrote a letter giving authorization for future use.Provided technical assistance from CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authori ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- All child care 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. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. CCRC saw that there were some stained ceiling tiles observed in the four and five year old room (Pictures were taken). Please check for water leaks and have the stained tiles replaced by the due date below.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 17.1, number 2) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area. Staff member while working in the food preparation area was not wearing a hair net or hat. TA was given by CCRC to director and staff in reference to this matter. The staff person then placed a hat on, thus this regulation is marked back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- The staff person hired 1/30/23 and named on the supplemental page has not completed the safe sleep training. CCRC gave TA to the director in reference to completing this training within 30 days of hire at the facility. All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Reviewed 11 staff records. At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed 10 staff records did not have a current C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, that was signed annually. The forms had been signed by the staff more than a year before the date of inspection. Pictures taken. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.4 Personnel Records- Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 all cleaning supplies and other potentially hazardous materials are kept out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted that cleaning supplies were found in an area accessible to children. This question helps parents understand the current storage protocols and supervision practices used to maintain a secure environment.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying and documenting parental authorization before administering any non-prescription items like creams or lotions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from February 2026 indicate that a non-prescription item was applied without written parental authorization. Asking this helps clarify how the center tracks and confirms permission for all health-related products.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily routine for ensuring that all bottles and sippy cups brought from home are clearly labeled with each child's name?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from February 2026 identified instances where items brought from home were not properly labeled. This question helps families understand the center's current check-in procedures for personal items.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the cleaning and maintenance schedule for facility areas like air vents and ceiling tiles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2026 noted that certain facility areas were in need of cleaning. This question allows parents to learn about the center's ongoing facility upkeep and maintenance routines.
- Context
- The issue was corrected by the assigned due date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff personnel records, including annual training and reporting forms, are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from June 2026 show that a required annual form was missing from a personnel record. This question helps parents understand the administrative processes in place to keep staff documentation current.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations