Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.76
- Local median
- 0.64
Seedlings Academy
3683 Schoolhouse Rd W, Fort Myers, FL 33916
- License:
- C20LE0061
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 145
- License expiration:
- July 10, 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.
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Latest inspectionJune 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Seedlings Academy from March 9, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 12, 2026 and involved facility condition.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 33916
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.11
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 8, 2023June 19, 2024May 27, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 4, 2024June 19, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that cots with the sheets and blankets on them were stacked with linens touching in a corner of Room 1B with the one year olds. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist explained the handbook requirement that the once the linens on the cots can no longer be stacked to the staff and the staff corrected the cots immediately. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance form the handbook Section3.6.1. G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed seven staff member who had completed the DCF training did not complete additional DEL School Readiness trainings. The facility was given 14 days to complete the requirement per the School Readiness handbook. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the School Readiness handbook Section 3.2.Aa and 3.2.C 2. Licensed School Readiness providers and any other SR provider type may complete: Option 1 (DCF courses, plus corresponding exams) Existing courses available now under the Child Care Facility Part 1 heading for $10 per course: Health, Safety and Nutrition (8 hours) Child Growth and Development (6 hour ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Licensing Specialist observed ratio at time of inspection Staff/children At naptime 1/6 Age 1 1/10 Age 2 1/8 Age 2 1/4 Infants 1/6 Age 4-5 1/6 Age 3-4 1/11 Age 4-5 1/5 Age 1 1/8 Age 3-4 1/6 Age 5 and above school age children 1/12 Age 1 - One staff was standing in the doorway watching 2 classrooms1A and 1B at naptime. This was corrected promptly when a second teacher returned and the new ratio was 1/6 Age 1 and 1/6 Age 1 in the separate classroom with the door closed. Provided technical assistance from statue From Statue Section 402.305(4), F.S., 4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed one staff record didnt have documentation of completing Literacy training within 12 months of the date of employment in the child care industry. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a ce ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed one child's file had an expired immunization record. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.1, Immunization Records 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 65C22.001(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 dep ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The last fire drill 2/25/2024. Last approved fire report 4/26/2023. • At the time of the inspection, the date on the fire extinguisher tags were 1/2023. This is more than 12 months since the last maintenance and the current tags are expired. photos taken. Advised the fire extinguishers are overdue for maintenance and to have this service completed by the due date of 4/3/2024. Provided technical assistance from the handbook 3.8.2. B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed one child's file did not have a current Florida Certification of Immunization within 30 days of Enrollment. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.1, Immunization Records 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 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Fo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed one child's file did not have a current Student Health Examination within 30 days of Enrollment. Provided technical assistance from the handbook. Section 7.2, 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination for ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed one staff record didnt have documentation of completing Safe Sleep training within 30 days of hire. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training 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 w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed 4 staff records did not have documentation of five years of employment history in the file. Photos taken. Provided technical assistance from the handbook 5.1, D The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed that dangerous items including multiple Lysol containers and a RID lice remover kit were in an unlocked areas in the lunchroom accessible to children. The staff corrected this by locking both rooms once they were alerted to the unlocked doors. Pictures taken. Provided technical assistance from the handbook section 3.2 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. B. All potentially harmful items, including cleani ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 [At the time of the inspection the counselor observed the green climbing ladder for the climbing structure had a bolt that rusted out at the top of the ladder on the left hand side. The missing bolt allowed the ladder to be lifted on one side and a moveable gap at the top. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed the green climbing ladder for the climbing structure had a bolt that rusted out at the top of the ladder on the left hand side. The missing bolt allowed the ladder to be lifted on one side and a moveable gap at the top. Pictures taken. Provided technical assistance from the handbook 3.12 B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the attendance was either missing or incorrect for the Age 4- 5 children gathered for a meal. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection the attendance roster for the group of 29 Age 4-5 children gathered at mealtime was either not present or incorrect. The teacher for the group with 14 children did not have the attendance roster present and the attendance roster for the other group showed 11 children when 15 were present. The issue was resolved at time of inspection when the rosters were corrected for both groups of Age 4-5 children. Provided Technical Assistance to the provider from the handbook Section 7.5 A.A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must hav ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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 does the center ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, including during nap times or transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection note a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. This question helps clarify the current supervision practices and how the center manages staffing levels during different parts of the daily routine.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for verifying and documenting that all staff members have completed their required background screenings and employment history checks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 identified a gap in documented employment history for some staff records. Asking about the current verification process provides insight into how the center ensures all personnel meet hiring requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and manage ongoing training requirements for staff to ensure everyone stays up-to-date with their certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports between 2023 and 2025. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring staff professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the procedures for keeping children's health and immunization records organized and current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that maintaining current immunization and health examination documentation has been noted as a finding in past inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these essential records for all enrolled children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's daily routine for ensuring that bedding and linens are stored in a sanitary manner?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- A 2026 inspection report mentioned a finding regarding the storage of linens. This question is a practical way to learn about the center's current hygiene practices for nap time supplies.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection in June 2026 did not note this as a concern.
Related violations