Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.35
- Local median
- 0.93
Tiny Tot's Enrichment Center
3500 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- License:
- C20LE0261
- 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, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- August 8, 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 inspectionJune 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Tiny Tot's Enrichment Center from August 7, 2023 through June 24, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 11, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 23
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 4
6 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33901
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 3.06
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 19, 2024November 25, 2024March 11, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 14, 2025March 11, 2026Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 12, 2025November 14, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 25, 2024March 18, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist (LS) observed a pack of wipes labeled keep out of reach of children on a shelf, withing the reach of children in the Farm Room #4 (Picture was taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the director and staff by the LS explaining that these items must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. Item was removed and placed out of reach of children by the staff member, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The small refrigerator in the the Space Room #3 had a thermometer that was reading 60 degrees. Reminder: An accurate alcohol thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The director discarded all the food in the small refrigerator and is also discarding the refrigerator.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed in the Jungle Room #1 and Farm Room #4 classrooms sippy cups brought from home that were not labeled or only had a first name. The staff responsible was provided TA by the licensing specialist on the requirement for last and first names on cups and bottles brought from home. 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 legal guardian daily. The staff responsible then correctly labeled the cups, thus this regulation is marked back into compliance.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- The children listed on the supplemental page are missing a current certificate of immunization. Technical Assistance (TA) was provided by the Licensing Specialist (LS) explaining that immunization records must be current.
- Correction status
- Due by December 26, 2025
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]
- Report comments
- The child listed on the supplemental page is missing a current student Health Examination Form 3040. Technical Assistance (TA) was provided by the Licensing Specialist (LS) to the staff responsible explaining that a current form must be on file for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by December 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [A cup of hot water in the lower storage unit was accesible to children in care.], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On November 13, 2025, a child care personnel placed a cup of hot water in the lower storage unit in the four-year-old classroom, making it accessible to children. A child in care accessed the hot water and knocked it over on themselves. This action severely burned the child's front right shoulder, chest, and arm. Childcare personnel and the Director received technical assistance, instructing them that they must never make hot liquids accessible to children in care. Thus, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-02
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 after the child was burned with the hot water. The child care personnel first contacted the director, who then contacted the parent. However, no one contacted the emergency services. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the director, explaining that, in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury, or emergency, they must first contact emergency services, then the parents/guardians. Thus, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- 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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff member listed on the supplemental page must start and complete the training to meet the SR training requirement. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the director. All School Readiness training requirements must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, within 90 days of initial employmen t with any provider participating in the school readiness program.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the LS observed that the staff member listed on the supplemental page did not have a current signed Child Abuse and Neglect Form copy in the file. LS explained to the director that a current signed form must be kept in the personnel file. This was completed at time of inspection, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the LS observed that the staff member listed on the supplemental page did not have a Volunteer Acknowledgement form in the file. LS explained to the director that a current signed form must be kept in the personnel file. This was completed at time of inspection (Picture was taken), placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the LS observed that the staff member listed on the supplemental page did not have written documentation for the number of hours the volunteer listed on the supplemental page had worked . LS explained to the director that a current form must be kept in the personnel file showing how many hours the volunteer has worked. This was completed at time of inspection (Picture was taken), placing this standard back in compliance
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-06
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
- An incident occurred on May 5, 2025, in the three-year-old classroom between a teacher and a child. The incident occurred on Monday, May 5, 2025, however the director did not review the video footage until Wednesday, May 7, 2025, although she admitted to hearing the yelling on Monday. She then notified the parent through phone call on May 7, 2025. Technical assistance was provided to the director explaining the importance of immediate action in order to be able to notify the child's custodial parents or legal guardians immediately.
- 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
- 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]
- Report comments
- There was an incident that occurred on May 5, 2025, involving a child in the three-year-old classroom and a teacher that was not shared with the custodial parent/legal guardian on the day in occurred. The teacher was alleged to have slapped a child twice and push him down into a chair. The director provided a green note pad with documentation dated May 8, 2025. (Picture taken.) Technical assistance was provided to the director to remind her that documentation needs to be done on the day of the incident/accident and shared with the custodial parent/legal guardian on the same day.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
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. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The LS and the GOC 1 observed a video provided by the director of the three-year-old classroom on May 5, 2025, in which the teacher appears to have slapped a child on the arm and then again near the hand or side area. She then proceeded to grab his arm aggressively and push the child downwards toward the floor area landing him in a seated position while she yelled at him "No, no, sit down, stay there." Technical assistance was given to the director explaining that aggressive, demeaning or intimidating actions or by personnel toward a child is inappropriate. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments The provider has no additional concerns. _____________________________________ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection visit Licensing Specialist observed that in the 1-year-old room two children were napping with mats touching 18 inches of distance was not maintained. LS gave TA to the director and staff explaining that a minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The staff person then separated the children; thus, this regulation is marked back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection visit LS observed, toys and books on the diaper changing table. Licensing Specialist (LS) provided TA to the staff member regarding items that are allowed on the diaper changing table and explained that items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table. Items were removed at time of inspection bringing this standard back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
No recorded violations in this report
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
- All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. There were 3 stained ceiling tiles observed during this on site inspection: in the 3 Year Old classroom. Pictures were taken of these tiles. Please check for water leaks and have the stained ti ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [A/C vents and celing tiles in all classrooms have built up lint.], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. Many A/C vents and ceiling tiles in the different classrooms and bathrooms have built up lint. This is a fire hazard. Please keep them clean. Pictures were taken of all the violation stated above. LS gave TA to the director in reference to keeping vents and ceiling tiles lint free.
- Correction status
- Due by December 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a child's reach at all times. Licensing Specialist (LS) observed bleach and water solution and disinfecting wipes on a shelve, accessible to the children (Picture was taken). LS gave TA to the director to ensure that all harmful items are stored in a locked or inaccessible area to children at all times. The director removed the sanitizer ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. Please ensure to complete all parts of screening requirement by the due date given. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. A copy of each request made to out of state child abuse and neglect registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [alarm system, approved by the local fire authority was not being used. A manual devise was being used instead.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Report comments
- During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved. by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. A fire drill was conducted with 3 staff and 20 children on 6/28/2024. A lockdown drill was conducted with 4 staff and 13 children on 4/17/2024.The fire extinguishers are certified thru 8/2024. Yearly fire inspection completed on 7/31/2023 with no violations. The provider was not completing the monthly fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, instead she was using a manual devise. TA was giving to the director explaining that the alarm system must be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers. Licensing counselor observed two electrical outlets that were missing outlet covers. Technical assistance was given to the Director. Outlet covers were placed in the outlets during in the inspection, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [they were at the playground with no attendance roster].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Report comments
- Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. This standard was resolved at time of inspection, placing it back in compliance. 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
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
Could you describe the current procedures in place to ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous items are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances where cleaning supplies or hazardous materials were found accessible to children, including a recent report from March 2026. This question helps clarify the steps taken to maintain a secure environment for all children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training or protocols have been updated to ensure that staff immediately contact emergency services and parents in the event of an injury or accident?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted that emergency services were not contacted immediately following a serious injury. Asking this helps parents understand how the center handles communication and emergency response procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required student health and immunization records are kept up to date and monitored for expiration?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a pattern of missing or expired health and immunization documentation across multiple reports. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative process for maintaining accurate student files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the daily process for inspecting classrooms and play areas to ensure that equipment is in good repair and free from potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2024 and 2025 indicate findings related to facility maintenance, such as ceiling tile condition and fire hazards like lint buildup. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to ongoing facility safety.
Related violations
General question
How does the center manage daily routines to ensure that all staff members are actively supervising children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Active supervision is a fundamental aspect of child care that ensures a secure and attentive environment. Understanding how staff are positioned and trained to monitor children helps parents feel confident in the daily care provided.