Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.27
- Local median
- 0.54
Creative Kidz Academy Of Cape Coral Inc
2722 SE Santa Barbara Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33904
- License:
- C20LE0082
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 73
- License expiration:
- December 28, 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
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 inspectionMarch 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Creative Kidz Academy Of Cape Coral Inc from April 12, 2023 through March 30, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 17, 2025 and involved health or food records.
Background screening 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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33904
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.58
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
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist (LS) observed that the staff member while working in the food preparation area was not wearing a hair net or hat. TA was given by LS to the director in reference to this matter. 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
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection the Licensing Specialist observed expired food in the kitchen cabinets. Pictures were taken. The provider discarded the expired food during the inspection visit. Technical assistance was given explaining that all expired food must be discarded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. The employee listed on the supplemental page did not have a current background screening. Child Care Regulation Counselor (CCRC) gave Technical Assistance (TA) to the director in referenc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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 the process you use to ensure all staff members have current and up-to-date background screenings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2023 noted a finding regarding a staff member's background screening status. Asking about current tracking procedures helps parents understand how the center manages personnel compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to regularly monitor food inventory to ensure all items are fresh and within their expiration dates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 show a finding related to expired food items in the kitchen. This question allows the provider to explain their current inventory management and food safety practices.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members working in the kitchen area consistently follow proper hygiene and head-covering protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2025 include a finding regarding staff head coverings in the food preparation area. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center maintains daily hygiene standards.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for parents to stay informed about their child's daily experience and the center's operational standards. Understanding these channels helps families feel connected and confident in the care provided.
General question
What kind of training or professional development do your staff members receive throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ongoing staff training is a key indicator of a high-quality learning environment. Learning about these opportunities helps parents understand how the team stays prepared to support children's development and safety.