School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
75
License expiration:
December 27, 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
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 inspectionApril 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Vine Christian Academy from March 3, 2023 through April 2, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 16, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
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
14
3 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
7
1 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
2
1 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33907
Compared to 17 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.5
Local median
0.39
0.5This provider
0.39Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
14%
Local median
11%
14%This provider
11%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
29%
Local median
27%
29%This provider
27%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
1
0This provider
1Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 in a classroom (photo taken) cleaning supplies in a below cabinet unlocked . Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Dangerous materials-cleaning supplies must be in a locked cabinet or out of reach of children at all times. Licensing Specialist observed cabinet relocked.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed 2 children records that did not have a current Florida Certification of Immunization and over 30 days of enrollment. Provided technical assistance to the Director: A current Florida Certification of Immunization must obtained and on file within 30 days of enrollment. The current immunization records must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by January 7, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed 8 children records with Immunization Records that were not current and expired. Provided technical assistance to the Director: Immunization Records must be current and not expired. Updated Immunization Records must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
Correction status
Due by January 7, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Reviewed 4 children records with the Student Health Examination Unacceptable because they expired and were over two years old. Provided technical assistance to the Director: the Student Health Examination must be current, not expired, and updated withing two years of completion. The updated Student Health Examinations must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
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
Report comments
Reviewed training transcript for 1 staff member which showed the introduction course not being completed within 1 year of the staff member's employment start date in the industry ( 5/2/2022) and started the training on 5/17/2022. Provided technical assistance: the Introduction course must be completed within 1 year of the employment start date or within 1 year of starting the training. The Introduction Course must be completed by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
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
Report comments
Reviewed training transcript and employment records for 1 staff member who has not completed the 40 hour introductory Child Care Training and has exceeded 1 year (3/31/2024). Provided technical assistance to Director and Owners: The 40 hour introduction Child Care Training must be completed with in 1 year of the training start date ( 3/31/2022). The staff member must have the training completed by the due date for the facility to be in compliance. :
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The facility did not maintain attendance records for the past 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, D (Section 19.3, number 4) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Observed room Toddler A (Age 1) with attendance log (photo taken) not listing dates and the six children. Provided technical assistance to the Director/Owners: attendance logs must be dated, filled-out daily with a listing of the children that are present. Attendance log corrected at time of inspection. ENFORCEMENT
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
Can you describe the current process for ensuring that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in December 2025 show that cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cabinet. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment for children.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection in April 2026 did not note this concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that daily attendance logs are consistently maintained and accurately reflect all children present in each classroom?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2023 identified a gap in maintaining complete daily attendance records. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for tracking children throughout the day.
Context
The record-keeping issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all student health and immunization records are kept up to date and in compliance with state requirements?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from late 2024 indicated that some student health and immunization files were not current. This question allows parents to learn how the center manages these important health documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you tell me about the training and professional development requirements for your staff members?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from past inspections noted instances where staff training requirements were not completed within the expected timeframe. Asking about this process helps parents understand the center's commitment to staff qualifications.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families if there are any changes to daily routines or classroom policies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding the center's approach to updates helps families feel informed and involved.