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Bonita Springs YMCA

27200 Kent Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

License:
C20LE0220
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 12, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
After School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
180
License expiration:
August 31, 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 inspectionApril 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 20 available inspections for Bonita Springs YMCA from April 24, 2023 through April 15, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 27, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of March 27, 2025.

Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

Six later inspections, from May 1, 2025 through April 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
20

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34135

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.95
Local median
0.35

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
12%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
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.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Child guidance
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
Report comments
Licensing Specialist reviewed two employee records on ( -form signed 4/20/2023) ( form signed 4/24/2023) on 12/19/2024 with expired Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Forms. Provided technical assistance: The Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Forms must be signed and current and in the employee's record and provided by the due date. The facility has not provided the requested documents or provided any information in regard to the status of this. The updated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting forms must be completed and signed and dated and provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2025
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Official code
37-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
Report comments
38-1-No CF-FSP Form 5131On File. Class 3 Violation. Licensing Specialist reviewed two employee files on 12/19/2024 with No CF-FSP Form 5131 on File. The facility has not provided Form 5131 (due 1/16/2025) or provided any information in regard to the status of these forms and the two employees. Providing technical assistance: requested items must be provided bythe due date. The CF-FSP Form 5131 must be completed and be on file and provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2025
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
Official code
38-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
Report comments
38-4-Employment History Verification Not On File. Class 3 Violation. Licensing Specialist reviewed two employees files With Employment History Verification Not On File on 12/19/2024. The facility has not provided the employment history verification (due 1/16/2025) on the two employees or provided any information in regard to the forms and the status of the two employees. Provided technical assistance: requested items must be providred by the due date. Employee History Verification must be completed and on File and provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
Official code
38-04
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
Report comments
Licensing Specialist reviewed two employee records with expired Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Forms. Provided technical assistance to the on-site employee in charge. The Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Forms must be signed and current and in the employee's record. The updated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting forms must be completed and signed and dated and provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Official code
37-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
Report comments
Licensing Specialist reviewed two employee files with No CF-FSP Form 5131 on File. Provided Technical Assistance to the On-Site Employee in charge: Form 5131 must be completed for all employees hired. The CF-FSP Form 5131 must be completed and be on file and provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
Official code
38-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
Report comments
Licensing Specialist reviewed two employee files With Employment History Verification Not On File. Provided technical assistance to Employee on site in charge: Employment history checks must be completed prior to employment for each employment prior to start date for the past 5 years of employment. If current employment is their first job, it must be documented on the employee history verification form. The Employment History Verification must be completed and on File and provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2025
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
Official code
38-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B
Report comments
A staff member did not follow the program's staff code of conduct and did not use positive techniques of guidance and respect towards the children, see details on the complaint form. Licensing provided technical assistance indicating to train staff discipline policy thus it was completed at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline SACCF Handbook, Section 2.8
Official code
11-03
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A
Inspector notes
No accident reports were filed on the day of the incidents. Licensing spoke to the director and explained staff must write accident/incident reports and then share and get a signature from the parent on the day the accident occurred, Licensing provided technical assistance thus it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4
Official code
34-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. SACCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
Report comments
A staff interacted with a child inappropriately, see details in the complaint form. The program took action to correct the issue. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited, thus it was completed at the time of inspection. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comments Counselor Comments Important School Readiness Updates: Due to changes in federal regulations, there are new health and safety training requirements for all child care personnel employed at a contracted School Readiness (SR) program site. For compliance, all personnel who directly supervise ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Access/Child Safety SACCF Handbook, Section 8
Official code
40-01
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B and C and 2.5.2, E
Report comments
The program failed to contact the parents when the child's injury got worse, after going back to playing basketball, and she was unable to play and complained her wrist hurt again. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining, that parents should've been given an update of the child's condition at that time.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4
Official code
34-01
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B and D
Inspector notes
The parent was not given an accident/incident report on the day of the occurrence when the child was picked up. Licensing spoke to the director and explained staff must share and get a signature from the parent on the day the accident occurred, Licensing provided technical assistance thus it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4
Official code
34-04
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E
Report comments
The program failed to report a serious injury to the licensing authority. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining, serious injuries must be reported to your licensing specialist, thus it was completed at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4
Official code
34-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, H
Inspector notes
Observed electrical with no outlet cover ( photo taken). Provided technical assistance to staff member in charge: all electrical outlets must have an outlet cover in place. Outlet cover put in place during inspection (photo taken) -facility back in compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1
Official code
12-18
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Report comments
Reviewed file for staff member showing introduction course not begun within 90 days (did not begin training). Staff member began employment with the After-School Program on 09/28/2023 ( over 90 days). Provided technical assistance to staff member in charge: Introduction Couse must be begun within 90 days of employment start date by completing 1 class. The staff member must complete one class by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by May 29, 2024
More details
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-03
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
Correction / follow-up note
Reviewed Driver record. CPR/FA expired on 11/9/2023. Provided technical assistance to Designated Representative: Driver must have current CPR/FA. Driver must obtain updated CPR/FA for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by January 12, 2024
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 and SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Official code
06-01
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Report comments
Reviewed two current staff records who have not begun the introductory training (over 90 days). Provided technical assistance to the Designated Representative: the introduction course must be begun within 90 days of their employment start date by completing 1 class in part 1 or part 2. The two staff members must complete a class by the due date for the facility to be incompliance.
Correction status
Due by January 19, 2024
More details
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-03
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Report comments
Reviewed training transcripts for two employees that have still not completed the Introduction Course. This is the third violation for not completing the course. This violation results in a $25.00 fine. The introduction course must be completed within 12 months of their employment start date in the Florida Child Care System. The two employees must complete the training by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2023
More details
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-01
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Report comments
Reviewed email received 5/30/2023 from the Acting Director. Two of the four staff members who did not complete the introduction course still have not completed the course. The course completion was due 5/23/2023 from the last inspection. The other two staff members no longer work at the facility. Provided technical assistance to the Acting Director: the introduction course must be completed within 1 year of the employee start date in the Florida child care industry. The training must be completed within the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by June 28, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-01
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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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Report comments
Reviewed 4 staff files including training transcripts and employment records and determined that none of these staff completed the 40 hour introductory training and have worked in the child care industry over 1 year. Provided technical assistance to the acting Director: the 40 hour introductory training must be completed within 1 year of their employment start date in the child care industry. The staff must have the training completed by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by May 23, 2023
More details
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-01

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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff background screening and employment history documentation is complete and up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that recent inspections identified missing employment history verifications and background screening forms for some staff members. This question helps you understand how the center manages its personnel records to ensure compliance with hiring standards.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/15/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does your team stay organized with annual training and reporting requirements for all employees?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report notes that documentation regarding annual child abuse reporting forms and staff guidance policies appeared as a recurring topic in recent records. Asking about their tracking process provides insight into how the center maintains consistent administrative oversight.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/15/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members are consistently following the center's positive guidance and interaction policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate that interactions with children and adherence to disciplinary policies were noted in past reports. This question allows you to learn about the center's current approach to staff training and behavioral expectations.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/15/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you explain your procedure for documenting and communicating with parents when an incident or accident occurs during the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that past inspections identified concerns regarding the timely documentation and notification of incidents. This question helps you understand the center's current communication policy for keeping families informed.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/15/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you support new staff members in completing their required introductory training courses within the expected timeframes?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report mentions that previous inspections identified instances where staff training documentation was not complete. This question helps you understand how the center ensures all personnel are properly trained and qualified.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/15/2026.
Related violations