Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.52
Open Doors Preschool of Cape Coral
1918 SE Santa Barbara Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33990
- License:
- C20LE0256
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 197
- License expiration:
- July 25, 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 inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Open Doors Preschool of Cape Coral from May 18, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 29, 2024 and involved facility condition, with a due date of November 30, 2024.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Eight later inspections, from December 10, 2024 through June 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33990
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 9, 2024August 20, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 20, 2024October 29, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The bathroom in the 1 year old room needs the ceiling vent repaired. The toilet seat in the outdoor bathroom needs to be put back on. There is a board on the playground that is loose and needs to be nailed in. One board on the yellow play structure needs to be replaced. On the playground the black storage container doors are broken off. There are lengthy cracks in the ceiling in the 1 year old room and pony's room B and C. The outdoor bathroom on the right needs to have the cover for the vent placed on correctly. The rope ladder has one handle that needs to be put back in the rope Technical assistance provided. Send a photo of the repairs to licensing when complaint.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The outdoor sinks on the playground and one of the classrooms needs to have the handwashing procedures posted. Take a photo and send to licensing when complete.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During the facility's operating hours, an activity occurred in a portion of the building which endangered the health and/or safety of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff mishandled the infant seat. While holding the child on the rocking chair above floor level, Staff dropped him endangering the child's health and safety. Please follow the manufacturer's instructions and keep children's seats at floor level. Licensing provided technical assistance; thus, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-10
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. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The program failed to contact emergency services when the incident occurred, details explained in the complaint form. Licensing provided technical assistance; thus, it was completed at the time of the inspection, explaining that for life-threatening injuries, the provider should call 911 and then notify the parent.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to report the incidents described in the complaint form to the licensing authority. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining in the event of serious injury or death, the incident must immediately be reported to the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [AGE 1] group was inadequate in that [A child was not adequately supervised]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A child was not adequately supervised. The teachers who were in the classroom during the incident admitted that one teacher was changing a child's diaper, and the other teacher was sitting with the other children with her back to the slide that the child fell off of with a toy in her hand. The Licensing Specialist (LS) provided technical assistance, explaining that staff must position themselves to observe all children, directly supervise them, and never give their backs to the children. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The program failed to notify the licensing authority about the incident. The (LS) provided technical assistance explaining facilities must notify the licensing authority of an incident or unusual occurrence threatening the health, safety, or welfare of the children or childcare personnel.
- 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 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. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff did not notify the parents nor emergency services immediately when the accident occurred. The (LS) provided technical assistance explaining parents and emergency services must be notified in the event of serious injury, accident, or emergency of a child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
Can you describe the training and procedures in place to ensure staff are always actively supervising children during play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show a past concern regarding staff positioning and active supervision of children. Asking about current training helps parents understand how the center ensures staff remain engaged and observant at all times.
- Context
- This finding was noted in a 2024 inspection and was addressed at the time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for notifying parents and emergency services if a child is injured or involved in an accident?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted a need for improvement in the center's communication procedures during emergencies. This question helps parents understand the current protocols for timely notification and emergency response.
- Context
- The center received technical assistance regarding these reporting requirements in 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the facility and playground equipment to ensure everything remains in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that facility maintenance and equipment repair have been noted as topics in multiple reports. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the center ensures a safe and well-kept environment.
- Context
- A clean inspection was completed on 06/29/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your daily routine for ensuring that health and sanitation procedures, such as handwashing, are consistently followed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicated that hand hygiene procedures were not posted in certain areas. This question allows parents to learn about the current practices for maintaining hygiene standards throughout the facility.
- Context
- This item was subject to a correction due date in 2024, and the facility has had subsequent clean inspections.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily activities and developmental progress of the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding the center's communication methods helps families determine if the approach aligns with their expectations for updates and engagement.