Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.31
- Local median
- 0.38
Early Childhood Center at J Colin English
120 Pine Island Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
- License:
- C20LE0095
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:45AM to 3:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- April 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
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 13 available inspections for Early Childhood Center at J Colin English from March 31, 2023 through April 10, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 8, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of April 30, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Seven later inspections, from April 10, 2024 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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 33903
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.88
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 30, 2023April 8, 2024Inspection 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Currently there is no staff with active director credential. Technical assistance has been provided. Note, this violation will trigger a fine.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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
- Inspector notes
- Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Child Care Regulation Counselor (CCRC) saw that the fire extinguishers were expired since 4/2023. Technical assistance was provided to the staff responsible. A fire drill was conducted with 2 staff and 6 children on 11/16/2023. A lockdown drill was conducted with 3 staff and 6 children on 10/27/2023. The fire extinguishers are certified currently expired since April 2023.
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Currently there is no staff with active director credential. Technical assistance has been provided. Note, this violation will trigger a fine.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Currently there is no staff with active director credential.
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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
Could you tell me about the current process for ensuring the center director maintains an active credential?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from past inspections indicate instances where the director did not have an active credential. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center manages administrative requirements to ensure consistent leadership.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/10/2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center stay on top of regular maintenance and certification for safety equipment like fire extinguishers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted that fire extinguishers were expired. This question allows parents to learn about the facility's current schedule for safety inspections and equipment upkeep.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/10/2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members remain up-to-date with their required training and professional credentials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that staff training and credentialing topics have appeared in multiple reports. Discussing this helps parents understand how the center supports its team in meeting ongoing professional standards.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in center operations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for families to feel connected to their child's daily experience. Learning about the center's preferred methods for sharing updates helps parents know what to expect regarding ongoing engagement.
General question
What is the center's approach to staff supervision and ensuring there is always a qualified person in charge?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how leadership and supervision are structured provides insight into the center's daily management. This helps parents feel confident in the stability and oversight of the environment where their child spends their time.