Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.31
Creative Coast Preschool
10731 Stringfellow Rd, Bokeelia, FL 33922
- License:
- C20LE0151
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 33
- License expiration:
- August 9, 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
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 inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Creative Coast Preschool from January 9, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 25, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 11 local median in Lee County
Compared to 220 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.86
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 14, 2023April 2, 2026June 25, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 4, 2024April 2, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 14, 2023June 25, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist (LS)observed bottles of soap labeled keep out of reach of children, withing the reach of children (Pictures were taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the director and staff by the Licensing specialist explaining that these items must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. Item was removed and placed out of reach of children by the staff member, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- LS observed that the individual listed on the supplemental page has not completed the Introduction Courses. The LS provided technical assistance (TA) to the director and staff member explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry. LS is giving extra time for completing the training do to conflict with test scheduling.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection visit the LS observed that the facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current CPR. TA was giving to the provider letting her know that the facility shall maintain the correct number of child care personnel with the CPR certification at the facility at all times children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection visit the LS observed that the facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current first aid TA was giving to the provider letting her know that the facility shall maintain the correct number of child care personnel with the first aid certification at the facility at all times children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
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
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection visit, the LS saw that the child listed on the supplemental page is missing a current certificate of immunization (Picture was taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was provided by the Licensing Specialist (LS) explaining that immunization records must be current.
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [The sand box on the playground did not have a cover]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Sandboxes must be covered at the end of each day. The covering used must prevent access to the sandbox by animals. The sand box on the playground did not have a cover on it (Picture was taken) Child Care Regulation Counselor gave TA to director.
- Correction status
- Due by April 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
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. Child Care Regulation Counselor (CCRC) observed Lysol Wipes, Clorox disinfecting spray, and hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a shelve, accessible to the children (Pictures were taken). Child Care regulation counselor (CCRC) gave technical assistance (TA) to the staff responsible to en ... [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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous items are always stored securely out of children's reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in 2023 and 2026 show instances where cleaning supplies were found in areas accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps families understand how the center maintains a secure environment for all children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the most recent inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track staff training and certification requirements to ensure all personnel are up to date on their credentials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that there have been multiple instances where staff training or certifications, such as CPR and introductory child care training, were not current. This question allows the director to explain the systems in place to keep staff qualifications current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily routine for checking and maintaining outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains safe for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have previously noted concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor equipment, such as ensuring sandboxes are properly covered. Inquiring about these routines helps parents understand the center's approach to playground safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for reviewing and updating children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 identified a case where a child's immunization record was expired. Asking about the record-keeping process helps parents feel confident that the center proactively manages essential health documentation.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with families regarding changes in daily staffing or classroom routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages communication helps families stay informed about who is caring for their children and how the daily environment is being managed. Consistent communication is a key part of a stable and supportive child care experience.