Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.71
- Local median
- 0.35
Noah's Ark Academy Bonita Springs
27970 Crown Lake Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
- License:
- C20LE0191
- 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, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 105
- License expiration:
- December 20, 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 inspectionMarch 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Noah's Ark Academy Bonita Springs from March 24, 2023 through March 12, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 13, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34135
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.37
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 13, 2023January 23, 2024November 12, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 13, 2023November 13, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 1 staff member with 6 infants and infant room had insufficient staff for ratio. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Provider: The ratio in the infant room is one staff member per 4 infants, and two staff members for 6 infants, and the classroom must be in ratio at all times. Licensing Specialist observed a second staff member coming into the room, thus the facility became in compliance. 2:6 Infants 1:6 One Year Olds 1:7 Three Year Olds 1:8 Four Year Olds
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed in the infant room ( photo taken) an empty infant bottle left on the changing table (unrelated item). Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Provider: a diaper changing table must not have any unrelated items to the changing left on them. Licensing Specialist observed infant bottle removed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Reviewed training transcript of employee hired in July 2024. Determined that employee did not begin the Introduction Course (over 90 days). Provided technical assistance to the Director. The Introduction course must begin within 90 days of the employee start date by completing 1 class in part 1 or part 2. The employee must complete the one class by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by December 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Reviewed training transcript for two staff. Facility previously cited (11-13/2023) for both staff not completing Introduction Course and being over 12 months since starting the training. Provided technical assistance to the Director: In introduction course must be completed within 12 months of starting the training. Both staff must complete the training by the due date for the facility to be incompliance. On 12/13/2023, both staff did complete the transportation training (33-10).
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [One teacher in doorway of two Classroom during nap-time. ] group was inadequate in that [took a child to the front leaving classroom unattended.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Regulation staff member observed teacher supervising two classrooms thru a adjoining doorway. Provided technical assistance to the Director: Children must be within sight and sound at all times. Completed at time of inspection.
- 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
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed two ceiling AC vents covered in lint and dirt ( photo taken). Provided technical assistance to the Director: ceiling vents must be kept clean and checked at least monthly. Cleaned at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- Observed electrical outlet cover missing (photo taken) in the three year-old classroom. Provided technical assistance to the Director: electric outlets must have outlet cover safety plugs in them when not in use. Completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed train equipment missing a board on its base which poses a threat to safety (photo taken). Provided technical assistance to the Director: Playground equipment must be maintained and kept safe. The missing piece must be replaced for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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
- Reviewed two staff members who have not completed the introduction course and it is over 1 year from when they started the training. Provided technical assistance to the Director and Owner: The introductory course must be completed within 12 months of the training start date. The training must be completed by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6
- Report comments
- Reviewed two driver files who have not completed the transportation training. Provided technical assistance to the Director: Drivers must complete the transportation training. The training must be completed by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-10
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
Could you describe the current process for ensuring that classrooms always maintain the required staff-to-child ratios throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection show a finding related to maintaining proper staff-to-child ratios in an infant classroom. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the center monitors staffing levels to ensure compliance at all times.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection on March 12, 2026, was clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all electrical outlets are properly covered and that the facility remains free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2023 noted an issue with an uncovered electrical outlet. This question allows the director to explain the current maintenance and safety checks used to keep the environment secure for children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that staff members are always actively supervising children, even during transitions or when moving between areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2023 include a finding regarding the supervision of children. Discussing current supervision practices provides insight into how the staff is trained to maintain constant oversight.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current process for tracking and verifying that all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances across several inspections where staff training documentation was incomplete. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how leadership ensures all employees meet professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for ensuring that diaper changing areas are kept clean and free of unrelated items?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2025 show findings related to sanitation and facility cleanliness. This question helps parents understand the daily habits and protocols the center uses to maintain a hygienic environment.
Related violations