Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.56
- Local median
- 0.13
Loving Hands and Hearts Child Development Center
205 Joel Blvd Ste 400, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
- License:
- C20LE0111
- 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, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 104
- License expiration:
- February 5, 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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Loving Hands and Hearts Child Development Center from January 27, 2023 through May 1, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 18, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from January 13, 2026 through May 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33936
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 19%
- Local median
- 5%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.13
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 2, 2024November 18, 2025Inspection 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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [one year old classroom] group was inadequate in that [the GOC1 observed two children sleeping with no teacher in the classroom. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- November 18, 2025, the GOC1 observed two children sleeping in the one year old classroom with no teacher in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that direct supervision is provided to the children in care at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- November 18, 2025, the GOC1 observed in the Four & Five year old classroom two ceiling tiles that are bowed and in need of repair or replacement. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the ceiling tiles are repaired or replaced. GOC1 also observed one water-stained ceiling tile which needs replaced in the same classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that this tile is repaired or replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- November 18, 2025, the GOC1 observed in the two year old classroom, one air-conditioning vent to be covered in dirt/dust and in need of cleaning. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the vents are cleaned. November 18, 2025, the GOC1 observed in the four & five year old classroom, three air-conditioning vents covered in dirt/dust and in need of cleaning. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the vents are cleaned.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- November 18, 2025, the GOC1 observed the two & three year old classroom to have 7 children signed in on the roster and only 6 children in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival and departure. November 18, 2025, the GOC1 observed the four year old classroom to have 12 children signed in on the roster and only 6 children in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival and departure.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the roster was not in the one year old classroom with the children.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- November 18, 2025, the GOC1 observed the roster for the one year old classroom was not in the classroom. During the inspection, the director had to get the roster from the office for the GOC1 to monitor. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the roster's for each classroom accompany the children in care. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) • The director did not have a current annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used for transportation. The Licensing Specialist (LS) provided technical assistance from the handbook 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during fie ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A child left the facility while the class was in line to enter the building from outdoor playtime. The child got away due to the opening between the gate and entrance, walked nearly 2 miles from the facility, and was missing for an hour and a half. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance explaining the importance of counting the children when going outside and immediately after coming inside.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-10
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility failed to notify the licensing authority of an incident or unusual occurrence that was threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.7
- Report comments
- The facility failed to notify licensing of the incident that occurred at the facility. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, explaining that the facility should notify licensing of incidents or unusual occurrences that threaten the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-25
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food containers were not stored above the floor on clean surfaces to protect from splash and other contamination. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, A
- Report comments
- The Kitchen area had Food Container on the Floor (picture were taking) licesnce counselor provided technical assistance they could put food containers. in plastic container or cardboard Handbook 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Facilities choosing to prepare food must have a designated space for food storage within the designated food preparation area or ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-17
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
What steps have been taken to ensure that attendance rosters are always present and accurate for every classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 indicate that attendance rosters were not always present in the classrooms or accurately reflecting the number of children present.
- Context
- The center completed corrections at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current procedures for maintaining constant supervision of children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show multiple findings related to maintaining consistent supervision of children in care.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage documentation and scheduling for vehicle safety inspections to ensure everything remains up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2025 indicated that documentation for an annual vehicle inspection was missing at that time.
- Context
- The correction was due by January 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all facility maintenance, such as cleaning vents or repairing ceiling tiles, is handled promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted that some air-conditioning vents required cleaning and certain ceiling tiles needed repair or replacement.
- Context
- Corrections were due by January 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes to classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information helps families feel connected to their child's daily experience and aware of how the facility manages its operations.