Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.33
Bill Austen Youth Center
315 SW 2nd Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33991
- License:
- C20LE0066
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 179
- License expiration:
- May 16, 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 12 available inspections for Bill Austen Youth Center from January 10, 2023 through April 10, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 8, 2025 and involved facility condition.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Four later inspections, from April 10, 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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33991
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1
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.
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
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. Floor mats must be at least one inch thick, and covered with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Licensing Specialist (LS) observed two torn mats in the three year old room. Technical Assistance was given by Licensing Specialist (LS) to the director explaining that Mats must not be torn or broken. Mats were replaced during this inspection placing this standard back in compliance. Not Monitored Comments Ch ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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
- Report comments
- 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 Licensing Specialist (LS) to director and staff explaining that personnel while working in the food preparation area must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. The staff person then placed a hairnet on head, 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: 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
- Report comments
- 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 the 3 year old and VPK room sippy cups brought from home were not labeled or only had a first name. The director was giving TA by the licensing specialist 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
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
- Inspector notes
- Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. A fire drill was conducted with 4 staff and 26 children present, in presence of Licensing Counselor this date. The fire extinguishers are certif ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
Could you describe your current process for inspecting and maintaining the condition of nap mats used in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2025 noted an issue with the condition of nap mats. This question helps clarify how the facility ensures bedding remains in good repair for the children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for ensuring that all personal items brought from home, such as sippy cups, are properly labeled for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2025 identified a need for better labeling of items brought from home. Asking about this helps parents understand how the staff keeps track of individual belongings.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you train staff on food safety protocols, particularly regarding the use of proper attire in the kitchen area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2025 mention a finding regarding staff attire in the food preparation area. This question allows the director to explain current training and safety practices.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you tell me about how you manage your annual fire safety inspections and documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection noted a gap in the annual fire safety documentation. This question helps parents understand the facility's process for staying up to date with fire safety requirements.
- Context
- The issue was corrected by the required due date in 2024.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center keeps families informed helps parents feel confident in the partnership between home and school. Consistent communication is a key part of a well-organized childcare environment.