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The Children's Learning Center

37 Barkley Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33907

License:
C20LE0211
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 12, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
89
License expiration:
December 22, 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

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 inspectionMarch 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 30, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for The Children's Learning Center from March 21, 2023 through March 30, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on November 19, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of December 17, 2025.

Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections, from January 20, 2026 through March 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33907

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.39

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official 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
Licensing Specialist reviewed two immunization records that expired. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: Immunization Records must be current and not expired. The updated Immunization Records must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in complance.
Correction status
Due by December 17, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Protective surface has not had added mulch to meet six- inch requirement] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
Licensing Specialist received email with information that the mulch will not be added until 1/20/2025. The facility is still out of compliance regarding this standard. Provided technical assistance: Fall Zone Surface must be maintained and have 6 inch deep ground cover arrornd fall zone playground equipment to be in compliance. The fall zone surface must be completed by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by February 3, 2025
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
View official report
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
Licensing Specialist observed cook preparing food without head covering or hair restraint. Provided technical assistance to Director: Head Covering (hat or hair net) or proper head covering must be worn during preparation or serving of food. The cook put on a hair net during the inspection, facility in compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-13
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed changing table in infant room with two torn areas. Provided technical assistance to the Director: Diaper changing surface must be impermeable and not be torn. Changing table surface must be replaced by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by December 23, 2024
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Swings, under the slide, and around spider clumber.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
The protective surface under swings, slide and spider climber ( photos taken) measured less that 6 inched and measured about 1 inch. Provided technical assistance to the Director: protective surface must be sin inches deep and six feet around equipment. The added protective surface must be added around the equipment by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by December 23, 2024
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Reviewed child record without No Student Health Examination. Child enrolled over 30 days and is not school age. Provided technical assistance to the Director: a student health examination must be completed and obtained within 30 days of enrollment and in a child's file. The student health examination form must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by December 23, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [One Year Old and Two Year old teachers did not have attendance roster with them on playground.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed two teachers without their attendance roster on the playground. Provided technical assistance to the Director: Attendance roster must be kept by teacher with them at all times. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-07
View official 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
Inspector notes
Observed missing outlet cover in three year-old room (photo taken). Provided technical assistance to the Director: outlet covers must be in place at all times and be re-placed if taken out. Outlet placed back in outlet during inspection by staff member to bring the facility back into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Reviewed Child file of child age 3 who was enrolled on 1/28/2023 (over 30 days) without a Florida Certification of Immunization. Provided technical assistance: a current Immunization Record must be obtained within 30 days of enrollment. The facility must provide a current immunization record by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by April 18, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Reviewed Child file of child age 3 who was enrolled on 1/28/2023 (over 30 days) without a Student Health Examination. Provided technical assistance: a current Student Health Examination must be obtained within 30 days of enrollment. The facility must provide a current Student Health Examination by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by April 18, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01

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 ensuring teachers always have their attendance rosters with them when they are with children on the playground?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection report where staff were observed without their attendance rosters while on the playground. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures this safety practice is consistently followed.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that electrical outlets remain properly covered in all classrooms?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted an instance where an outlet cover was missing in a classroom. This question helps parents understand how the facility maintains a safe environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the tracking and renewal of student immunization and health records to ensure they remain current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that keeping student health and immunization records up to date has been a repeated topic in recent reports. Asking about the current tracking system provides insight into how the center stays organized with these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your routine for inspecting and maintaining the depth of the protective ground cover on your playgrounds?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that maintaining the required depth of protective surface under playground equipment has been a repeated concern. This question helps parents understand the center's ongoing maintenance schedule.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families about their child's daily routines and developmental progress?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experiences. Understanding how the center shares information helps families decide if the program is a good fit for their needs.