Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.21
- Local median
- 0.29
Creative World School at Gateway
11961 Fairway Lakes Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913
- License:
- C20LE0176
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 255
- License expiration:
- February 20, 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 inspectionMay 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Creative World School at Gateway from January 9, 2023 through May 14, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 21, 2025 and involved incident records.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from September 30, 2025 through May 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 12 local median in Fort Myers
Compared to 103 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.05
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
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A
- Report comments
- A teacher in the three year old classroom report to the LS and the GOC1 on May 21, 2025, that a child in her classroom has arrived at school with blood and scratches on her arms and that she scratches her arms aggressively. Technical assistance was provided to the director to explain that the teacher should document when a child arrives at the facility with an unusual occurrence on the day that it occurs with an incident / accident report.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- A wasp nest is present under the over hanging roof of the older children's playground. Take a photo of the nest's removal and send to licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
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: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- 1 staff needs to start the 45 hour training.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 explain the process for documenting incidents or marks that a child might have when they arrive at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2025 show that documentation was missing for an incident involving a child's arrival condition. This question helps clarify how the center tracks and records such information to ensure clear communication with families.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the team conduct routine safety checks of the outdoor play areas to ensure they remain clear of any hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2024 noted a safety concern regarding a nest found on the playground equipment. Asking about current maintenance routines helps parents understand how the facility monitors the environment for potential hazards.
- Context
- This item was corrected by the due date in 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current approach to ensuring all new staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from early 2023 indicated a gap in training documentation for a staff member. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for tracking staff credentials and professional development.
- Context
- This item was corrected by the due date in 2023.
Related violations
General question
How do you keep parents informed about their child's daily activities and any minor incidents that might occur during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the communication flow between teachers and parents helps ensure that families are always aware of their child's experiences and well-being while in care.
General question
What steps does the center take to ensure that all play areas are inspected for safety before children go outside?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular environmental checks are a key part of maintaining a secure setting for children. This question helps parents learn about the daily routines the staff follows to keep play spaces ready for use.