Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.2
- Local median
- 0.93
Little Blessings Preschool
3596 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- License:
- C20LE0206
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 160
- License expiration:
- July 29, 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
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 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Little Blessings Preschool from March 7, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 15, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 24
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 3
7 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33901
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 65%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 3.06
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 22, 2024March 5, 2025October 14, 2025June 15, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 6, 2023June 14, 2024June 16, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 18, 2023June 16, 2025Inspection 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
- During the inspection visit the LS observed Pine Sol spray and other cleaning supplies, in an unlocked closet in room 1(Pictures were taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the staff responsible and director to always have harmful items away from childrens reach or locked. Items were removed at the time of inspection, 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
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing observed VPK children watching a cartoon. Licensing provided technical assistance thus it was completed at the time of the inspection, explaining do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity forchildren 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-07
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There were no accident/incident reports from events related to the child on this report. The director stated she didnt communicate with parent about Child 1 behavioral issues. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. Technical assistance provided thus it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- 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
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that in the one year old classroom an electrical outlet cover was missing(Picture was taken). Technical assistance was given to the staff members and the Director in regard to having outlet covers in outlets. Explaining that all accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles or have out covers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection the LS checked for Child Care In-Service Record for the period of 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025 and the facility had no records for the staff members named on the attached Supplemental Page. Technical Assistance was given to the Director advising her to complete the Child Care In-service Training Record Form 5268 along with supporting documents (i.e., certificates, training transcripts, diplomas, agendas) and submitted to the LS by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility was required to have at least [3] credentialed child care personnel and had [2] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed that there were 75 children present at time of inspection with only 2 staff credentialed on site. TA was provided to the director explaining the amount of credentialed staff necessary depending on the amount of children at the center. For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care personnel who meets the staff credential requirement. Based on this formula, child care facilities with 20-39 children must have one credentialed child care personnel, facilities with 40-59 children must have two credentialed child care personnel, facilities with 60-79 children must have three credentialed child care personnel, and so on. The lice ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- September 25, 2025, the GOC1 observed in the two year old classroom, cots positioned with children sleeping on them that were not 18 inches apart. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director explaining that the separation distance between the cots is to be at least 18 inches. (Picture taken.) September 25, 2025, the GOC1 observed in the one year old classroom, cots positioned with children sleeping on them that were not 18 inches apart. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director explaining that the separation distance between the cots is to be at least 18 inches. (Picture taken.)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During this inspection visit, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 10 adults and 62 children present. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 6/6/2024 and is currently expired . The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 11/2025. Licensing Specialist (LS) Provided Technical Assistance (TA) to the director: The annual fire inspection is valid for 1 year from the time of completion and must not expire. An updated fire inspection must be completed by the due date for the facility to be back in compliance. The facility will be placed on a provisional license for 30 days, this date will be retroactive to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the Licensing Specialist (LS) observed 17 gallons of milk that were expired. LS gave Technical Assistance (TA) to the staff responsible and director. Staff discarded the 17 gallons of milk during the inspection placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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 observed hand sanitizer (labeled keep out of reach of children), within the reach of children on a basket in a basket accessible to the children in the VPK room (Picture was taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the staff and director by the Licensing specialist explaining that these items must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. Items were removed and placed out of reach of children by the staff member, placing this standard back in compliance. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. ... [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
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 [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. LS observed 7 children age 1 with one staff member in the one year old classroom (a picture of the attendance sheet showing this ratio was taken). The child was then removed and placed in another classroom, placing this standard back in compliance. Ratios 2: 23 School age children 1:13 Children ages 3 -4 1:7 Children age 1 (This was corrected at time of inspection to 1:6 Children) 1:3 Infants 1:10 Children age 3 2:11 Children age 2
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 17.1, number 2) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area. Staff member while working in the food preparation area was not wearing a hair net or hat. TA was given by LS to director and staff in reference to this matter. LS provided staff member with a hairnet, placing this standard back incompliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G (Section 16, number 7) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach. If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or medication. Licensing Specialist (LS) observed several inhalers laying on a shelf in the 3-4 year old class (Pictures were taken). Inhalers were removed during the inspection and stored in an inaccessible area, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Cleaning (other than general clean-up activities) of a room took place while children were present in the room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, G Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation Counselor (CCRC) gave technical assistance (TA) to the Director and the staff member in the classroom in reference to how cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine. General cleaning refers to cleaning necessary to maintain a sanitary environment but that does not pose a hazard to children, such as wiping the table after lunch, soaking toys in a tub on the countertop, or sweeping. This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling. Cleaning stopped immediately, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. The staff listed on the supplemental did not have a current Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect signed. The ones in the files are expired (Photos were taken). Staff listed on the supplemental page signed new forms during the inspection visit, placing this standard back in compliance. There are currently 12 staff members employed at this facility. All 12 staff records were reviewed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area. Staff member while working in the food preparation area was not wearing a hair net or hat. TA was given by CCRC to director and staff in reference to this matter.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 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. Reviewed annual fire inspection. The fire inspection expired on 5/11/2023 and is currently expired. The annual fire inspection is valid for 1 ye ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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]
- Report comments
- 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. Reviewed annual fire inspection. The fire inspection expired on 5/11/2023 and is currently expired. The annual fire inspection is valid for 1 ye ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [3-4 year] group was inadequate in that [a child ran accross the parking lot while 2 teachers were walking them back to class from the playground through the sidewalk in front of the school.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- While walking back to from the playground to enter the facility, a child took off running from the line across to the parking lot. The other teacher that was walking at the end of the line saw him and screamed to the director that was at the front of the line and told her that the child had ran across the parking lot. A police officer that was parked in the parking lot stopped the child and gave him safely back to the director. This standard is now back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was released to an individual known by the child and/or the childs custodial parent/legal guardian in a manner not authorized in writing by the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s). CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, E General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A program is responsible for the supervision of a child until an authorized individual retrieves the child from the program. A child shall not be released to any person other than the person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized in writing by the custodial parent or legal guardians. All individuals authorized to pick up a child must be identified in writing prior to release by the custodial parent or legal guardian to the program, and the program must verify the individual picking up the child is authorized by using a picture form of identification. Each child transported must be dropped at the designated location as agreed upon by the provider and the custodial parent/le ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-20
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. The incident report by the director was not signed by the parent. TA was given to the director in re ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The name, address and phone number of persons authorized to retrieve the child was not included in the enrollment information. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, B
- Inspector notes
- The enrollment information shall include, in writing, permission for the facility to release the child to any person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized by the custodial parent or legal guardians. The name, address, and phone number of authorized persons must be in the enrollment information. The individual that picked up the child the day of the incident was not included in the enrollment form. The director stated that the mother called and asked for the child to be released to the individual listed on the supplemental page. CCRC gave TA to the director explaining that they must have in writing permission by the custodial parent or legal guardians to before they releas ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. The attendance record for the 2 & 3 year old class was missing time of arrival for all children. There were 14 children in the classroom (Pictures were taken). CCRC gave TA to teacher and director on the importance of signing every child in and out of the center. The attendance roster was corrected at time of inspection bringing this standard back into compliance. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [ a group of 12 one year olds] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [ a group of 12 one year olds] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On 4/26/23 a partner agency observed 12 one-year olds with one teacher. The partner agency advised the director to not leave the classroom putting them back in compliance. Technical Assistance 402.305 Licensing standards; child care facilities. (4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 are taken to ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances where cleaning supplies or other hazardous items were found accessible to children. Asking this helps clarify the current storage protocols and staff training in place to maintain a secure environment.
- Context
- The most recent finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily routine for checking that all electrical outlets are properly covered and secure?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate repeated concerns regarding hazardous access, including missing outlet covers. This question allows the director to explain the facility's ongoing maintenance and safety checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the setup of nap time to ensure that all cots maintain the required distance from one another?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where cots were not spaced according to requirements. This question helps parents understand how staff are trained to organize sleep spaces consistently.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all food served at the center is checked for expiration dates and that staff are properly trained in food handling?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show repeated findings related to food preparation and storage, including expired items and staff head covering requirements. This helps parents understand the center's current food safety and hygiene practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required emergency and fire safety documentation is kept up to date and readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports indicate past issues with maintaining current annual fire safety inspections. Asking this helps confirm that the facility has a reliable system for tracking and renewing these essential safety credentials.
Related violations