Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.31
- Local median
- 0.54
Alphabet Zoo II Inc
810 Lafayette St, Cape Coral, FL 33904
- License:
- C20LE0143
- 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, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 58
- License expiration:
- March 11, 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 inspectionJune 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Alphabet Zoo II Inc from January 26, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 11, 2024 and involved supervision.
Six later inspections, from October 14, 2024 through June 15, 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
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33904
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- 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
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: Supervision
- Report finding
- An infant was observed being fed with a propped bottle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- There must not be any propped bottles. If a child cannot hold the bottle, child care personnel must hold the bottle during feeding. There must be no automatic feeding devices unless prescribed by a doctor and documentation is available in the childs file. A child was observed laying down at naptime with a bottle in his mouth and resting on the mat. This was corrected at time of inspection. Not Monitored Comments Currently the facility is not transporting children. They will restart on August 5th, 2024.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [9] 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. In the 1 and 2 year old classroom child care regulation counselor observed 1 teacher to 9 children ages 1 & 2. TA was given to the staff member and the director. Another staff member came into the classroom placing this standard back in compliance. 1:3 Infants 1:9 Children ages 1 & 2 out of ratio (Corrected to 2:9 Children during this inspection visit). 2:16 Children age 3 2:12 Children ages 4 & 5
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 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 child's reach at all times. CCRC observed hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a shelve, accessible to the children (Picture was taken) . Child Care regulation counselor (CCRC) gave technical assistance (TA) to the staff responsible to ensure that all harmful items are stored in a locked or inaccessible area to chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. Child Care Regulation Counselor (CCRC) Provided Technical Assistance (TA) to the director: The annual fire inspection is valid for 1 year from t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 current procedures in place to ensure that infants are always held during feeding times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2024 show a finding regarding an infant being fed with a propped bottle. This question helps parents understand the current training and practices the staff uses to ensure safe feeding routines.
- Context
- The facility corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous items remain inaccessible to children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted a finding where children had access to items labeled as needing to be kept out of reach. This question helps parents understand the current storage protocols for maintaining a secure environment.
- Context
- The facility corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage classroom staffing to ensure that the required child-to-teacher ratios are maintained at all times, including during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection report indicate a finding where a classroom was observed to be out of ratio. This question helps parents understand the current system for monitoring and adjusting staffing levels throughout the day.
- Context
- The facility corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you confirm that the facility is currently up to date with all required fire safety inspections and documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 show a finding related to the documentation of an annual fire safety inspection. This question helps parents verify that the facility maintains current compliance with local safety authorities.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experiences and the consistency of their care environment. Understanding how the center shares this information supports a collaborative relationship between families and staff.