Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.17
A Little Piece of Me Montessori Academy
229 Del Prado Blvd N Ste 3-5, Cape Coral, FL 33909
- License:
- C20LE0121
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:45AM to 4:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 42
- License expiration:
- May 31, 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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for A Little Piece of Me Montessori Academy from January 26, 2023 through April 22, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 6, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of February 6, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from January 23, 2025 through April 22, 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
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- 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 1.5 local median in 33909
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 3%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.06
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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The annual fire inspection expired on 12/18/24. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining fire inspections must be current. Extinguisher tagged 2/24. Fire drill 12/18/2024, 5 staff and 115 children (1:8 VPK, 1:11 VPK, and including elementary).
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed bottles the following cleaning supplies under the handwash sink and accessible to children: isopropyl alcohol, clorox mix, goo gone adhesive remover, and murphy wood cleaner. Cleaners were removed and placed above a shelf. Technical assistance was provided CCF Handbook 3.2, B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Nap mats were stored in the bathroom, staff removed them thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance provided. CCF Handbook 3.6.1 Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
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
Can you tell me about your current process for ensuring all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are kept securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2024 noted an instance where cleaning supplies were found in an area accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for students.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the scheduling and documentation for your annual fire safety inspections to ensure they remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2025 indicated that the facility did not have documented proof of a current annual fire inspection at that time. This question allows the director to explain the system they use to track these important safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily routine for storing nap mats and linens to ensure they are kept in a clean and sanitary environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 noted a concern regarding the storage of bedding in a bathroom area. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the facility maintains sanitary conditions for nap time equipment.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to staff training regarding classroom supervision and the daily monitoring of shared spaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff training and supervision routines helps parents understand how the center maintains a consistent and attentive environment throughout the day.
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding updates to facility policies or changes in daily operational routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the communication process helps parents feel confident in how they will be kept informed about their child's care and any administrative updates at the center.