Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.54
Bellas Kidz Academy
2523 SE 15th Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33904
- License:
- C20LE0098
- 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 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 72
- License expiration:
- November 30, 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 inspectionFebruary 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Bellas Kidz Academy from March 6, 2023 through February 17, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 16, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from December 11, 2025 through February 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33904
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 11, 2025July 10, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There were several stained ceiling tiles observed during this on site inspection: Pictures were taken of these tiles. LS gave technical assistance to the director to please check for water leaks and have the stained tiles replaced by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During this inspection visit, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 15 adults and 3 children present. The last inclement weather drill was conducted on 7/23/2025 and the last Lockdown drill was conducted on 9/17/2025. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 10/6/2025. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 5/2026. The two and three year old teacher failed to have with her a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill. LS gave TA to the director and staff responsible. This was corrected at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that there is no documentation of background screening results for the staff member listed on the supplemental page. Please ensure to complete all parts of screening requirement by the due date given. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. A copy of each request made to out of state child abuse and neglect registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years. A copy of each search conducted for out of state sexual offender/predator registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding fiv ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- The staff noted on the supplemental page did not have a current Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect on file. The Licensing Specialist (LS) provided Technical Assistance (TA) to the director explaining that this form has to be signed annually . During the time of inspection, the director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 5 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored all 5 employee records.
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility is responsible for adding child care personnel to their Employee Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. The facility is also, responsible for adding an end date for individuals on the Employee Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of the employment termination. The Individuals listed on the supplemental page need to be either added or removed from the Employee Roster in the Clearinghouse. LS gave TA to the director in reference to maintaining a current Employee Roster in the Clearinghouse.
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [7] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. Licensing Specialist (LS) observed a classroom with one staff member and 7 children 1-2 years old, Technical Assistance (TA) was giving to the teacher and staff responsible. One child was removed to another classroom placing this standard back in compliance. Ratios 1:7 children ages 1 -2 (This was corrected to 1:6 children at time of inspection). 1:10 children age 4 - school age
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. The outdoor play area had items that could pose harm to the children, metal pieces and broken pavers with sharp edges were observed. (Pictures were taken). The owner/Director reported that she is in the process of remodeling the playground as well at this time. Please ensure that all areas noted are repaired by the due date of 11/17/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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. Technical Assistance (TA) was given by Child Care Regulation Counselor (CCRC) to director and staff in reference to this matter. Staff member placed a hair net during the inspection, placing this standard back in 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 (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 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. Sippy cups brought from home were not labeled or only had a first name (Pictures were taken). The staff person and director were educated by the licensing counselor 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
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff background screenings are up to date and correctly documented in the system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that documentation for staff background screening clearance was noted as missing during a 2025 inspection. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center now tracks these requirements to ensure all personnel are properly cleared.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions or when children are moving between classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. Discussing how the center monitors these ratios helps parents understand the daily supervision practices.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that teachers always have necessary attendance and contact information with them during emergency drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a finding from 2025 where staff did not have current attendance or contact records during a drill. This question helps explain how the center ensures teachers are prepared for emergency situations.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for inspecting the facility to ensure everything is kept in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection noted that some ceiling tiles were in need of replacement. Asking about maintenance routines provides insight into how the facility monitors its physical environment.
- Context
- The correction was due by 11/28/2025.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes to classroom policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information helps families stay informed about their child's daily experience and any updates to center operations.