Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.47
- Local median
- 0.29
Dream Big Learning Academy LLC
6324 Corporate Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33919
- License:
- C20LE0242
- 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:
- 91
- License expiration:
- January 10, 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
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 inspectionMay 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Dream Big Learning Academy LLC from January 5, 2023 through May 4, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 31, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 4, 2026.
Staff-to-child ratio 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
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in Fort Myers
Compared to 103 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.05
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 18, 2023December 8, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 14, 2023March 31, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- 1 staff needs to complete the 45 hour training. Staff need to complete the training within 1 year of their start date after completing the ELC SR courses. The other option is to complete the 45 hours within 90 days of their start date. Technical assistance provided.
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 11/04/2024. A passing fire inspection is required annually. Technical assistance was provided. Fire drill was observed today. Fire extinguisher are valid until January 2026.
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [15] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [15] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Another staff joined the 1 and 2 year old room to put the ratio into compliance. 3/15- 1 and 2 years 1/8- 4 years 1/10-3 years 1/4- infants Technical assistance provided for ratios with 1 year old ratios. When a 1 year old's in a mixed age group, the room has a ratio of 1/6. Keeping the 1 year old's in a single group can keep the 2 year old group at a ratio of 1/11.
- 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
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 completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- 1 staff need to complete literacy.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 2 childfen need an updated shot record. Email to licensing when received.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E (Section 14.2, number 14) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Evacuation route needed to be posted in the 4 year old room. This was done by the staff. Fire drill was on 7/24/23 with 11 staff and 38 children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff signed the abuse and neglect form at the inspection.
- 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
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
How do you manage classroom staffing to ensure that ratio requirements are consistently met throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in April 2025 noted an instance where the number of staff present did not meet the required ratio for the number of children in the room. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for maintaining appropriate supervision levels.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking staff training deadlines to ensure all certifications are kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain how they track and verify that all team members complete their required training on time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through how you maintain your emergency preparedness plans and ensure all required safety documentation is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports indicate that emergency preparedness and documentation have been noted in past visits. Asking this helps parents understand how the center keeps its safety protocols and required filings organized.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle the intake of new immunization records to ensure they are always current for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from December 2023 noted that some immunization forms were not current. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative process for monitoring and updating health records.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding daily routines and staffing helps parents feel more connected to their child's care environment. Understanding how the center shares this information provides insight into their family engagement practices.