Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.15
- Local median
- 0.52
Sunshine Kiddie College
231 Del Prado Blvd S Ste 6, Cape Coral, FL 33990
- License:
- C20LE0240
- 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, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 6:00AM to 11:00PM; Sun: 12:00PM to 6:00PM
- Capacity:
- 59
- License expiration:
- June 26, 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 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Sunshine Kiddie College from January 14, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 18, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of July 20, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 23
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33990
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.6
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 23, 2024February 18, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the diaper changing pad had a tear. The licensing specialist advised the director and explained the importance of not having tears on the diaper changing pad, the provider understood.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- This is being marked completed at the time of the inspection, in that the personnel signed a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect requirements form. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance from CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C. 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of inspection (2/18/2026), as the licensing specialist observed the classrooms noticed the 3- & 4-year-old classroom scheduled planned activities were outdated from February 9,2026. The licensing specialist explained the importance to the provider and the provider understood. The teachers corrected this at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed Lysol wipes on the diaper changing station in the one & two-year-old classroom and it was assessable to the children in care The licensing specialist advised the teacher and she removed it. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance and explained the importance of keeping cleaning supplies out of childrens reach, the teacher understood.Provided technical assistance using CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [date & time.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist noticed there were dates & times missing on the fire drill log. The licensing specialist advised the director and the director corrected the fire drill log. Technical assistance was provided from CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed two water bottles that were not labeled with the childs first and last name. The licensing specialist advised the director and explained the importance of keeping the bottle labels with their name and she understood. The teacher then labeled the childrens bottles with their first and last name therefore this has been resolved at the time of inspection.Provided technical assistance from CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [arnica salve, zarbees soothing chest rub and aquaphor.], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed a non-prescription medication specifically arnica salve, zarbees soothing chest rub and aquaphor that was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. The licensing specialist explained the importance of keeping documentation and the provider understood. The parent was advised on ProCare and wrote a letter giving authorization for future use. Provided technical assistance from CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 3 files had an expired immunization record. The licensing specialist explained the importance ofimmunizations being current to the director and the director understood.Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.1, The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care acurrent, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated byreference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the roster showed seven children and only six wereb persent ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The licensing specialist supervisor, and the government operations consultant 1 reviewed the attendance sheet for the two year-old room and there were seven children on the sheet and only six children were present (pictures taken). The LSS provided the staff with technical assistance that the attendance roster needs to match with the number of children in the classroom in case of an emergency. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this 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
- During the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 6 child's files did not have a current Florida Certification of Immunization within 30 days of Enrollment. Explained to the director the importance of immunization forms, the director understood. Provided technical assistance from the handbook: Section 7.1, B If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exempti ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 7 files had an expired immunization record. Explained the importance of immunizations being current to the director and the director understood. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.1, The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal gua ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 6 child's files did not have a Student Health Examination within 30 days of Enrollment. The licensing specialist explained the impotence of having student health records, the director understood. Provided technical assistance from the handbook, section 7.2 C If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
- Correction status
- Due by November 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility was required to have at least [2] credentialed child care personnel and had [0] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B
- Report comments
- During the time of inspection, the Director was not present. The Director was then called but was out for the day, technical assistance was given and the Child Care Regulation Counselor advised the Director that it is important that she is present when there is not enough credentialed staff onsite. The facility was required to have at least [ 2 ] credentialed child care personnel and had [ 0 ] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. Mats must not be torn or broken (Pictures were taken). Technical Assistance was given by Child Care Regulation Counselor to the director. Mats were replaced during this inspection placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The diaper changing mat in the 1 year old classroom had a tear in it. The surface of the diaper changing mats has to be impermeable. CCRC gave technical assistance to the director.
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed one staff record did not have documentation of starting training within 90 days of hire. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may no ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed seven child's file did not have a current Florida Certification of Immunization within 30 days of Enrollment. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.1, Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed eight child's file had an expired immunization record. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.1, Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed five child's files did not have a current Student Health Examination within 30 days of Enrollment. Provided technical assistance from the handbook. Section 7.2, 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed one staff had not been rescreened after five years from the initial screening, Provided technical assistance from the handbook 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years.
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was hurt on the playground slide and not in eyesight of the teacher. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child care personnel onsite did not have the child listed on the supplemental page in direct supervision when the child fell off the giant slide. 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility failed to notify the licensing authority of an incident or unusual occurrence that was threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.7
- Report comments
- The facility failed to notify the licensing authority of the incident involving the child listed on the supplemental page.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-25
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to provide the person who picked the child up with a copy of the accident/incident report. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
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 does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially hazardous items are always kept out of reach of the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in February 2026 where cleaning supplies were found accessible to children in a classroom. This question helps understand the current storage practices and staff training regarding classroom safety.
- Context
- The item was removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain the process for ensuring that all medications brought to the center have the necessary written authorization from parents before they are administered?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted that certain non-prescription items were dispensed without the required written parental authorization. This question helps clarify how the center manages medication records and communication with families.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff verify that the number of children present in a classroom matches the daily attendance roster throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2024 inspection indicate a discrepancy between the attendance roster and the number of children present in a classroom. This question helps parents understand the center's current procedures for maintaining accurate group counts.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current process for tracking and updating student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances between 2024 and 2026 where student health or immunization records were either missing or expired. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center manages these important health documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that diapering surfaces are maintained in good condition and meet all sanitation standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted a tear in a diaper changing pad. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors equipment condition to maintain a sanitary environment.
- Context
- Correction was due by July 2026.
Related violations