Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.5
Busy Bees Learning Center 4
14801 Palm Beach Blvd Ste 200, Fort Myers, FL 33905
- License:
- C20LE0272
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 145
- License expiration:
- October 11, 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
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 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Busy Bees Learning Center 4 from October 11, 2023 through May 14, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 30, 2025 and involved health or food records.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from February 4, 2026 through May 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33905
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 6, 2025June 4, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist(LS) observed staff working in the kitchen did not wear proper head coverings. The (LS) took pictures. The staff put on hats immediately once this was mentioned bringing the center into compliance. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook section 3.9.1.B. B. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with readyto-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff records did not have documentation of five years of employment history in the file. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The due date was extended because the day was a holiday. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 5.1, D The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 staff records did not have documentation of five years of employment history in the file. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The owner completed the employment verification by the time the inspection was completed. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 5.1, D The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confir ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
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: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [Fire drills were not completed in October, November, December and January]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The last fire drill 9/26/2023. Last approved fire report 6/22/2023. The center completed a lock down drill today in the presence of the counselor. The fire alarm was not activated due to the center did not have the password needed to keep the fire company from responding. Please complete a fire drill and an additional drill with the alarm activated by due date of 2/16/2024. Technical assistance provided from the handbook Section 3.8.4 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed one staff record didnt have documentation of completing Safe Sleep/Fire Extinguisher training within 30 days of hire. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Reviewed 18 staff records. At the time of the inspection the counselor observed one staff copy of personnel records were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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 walk me through your current process for verifying and maintaining staff employment history records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining complete employment history documentation has been a recurring area of focus in recent inspections. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all staff files remain up-to-date and compliant with background screening requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that staff in the kitchen are following all food safety and hygiene protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 noted a finding regarding proper head coverings in the food preparation area. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains food safety standards day-to-day.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your monthly fire drill schedule to ensure they are consistently conducted at different times of the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate a past finding regarding the frequency and execution of fire drills. This question allows the provider to explain their current emergency preparedness routine.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and verifying that all new staff members complete their required safety training within the first month of hire?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a previous inspection noted a gap in documented proof of training for new hires. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors staff development and safety certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all necessary personnel records are kept organized and readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report previously noted that certain personnel records were not maintained on-site. Asking about this helps families understand the center's current administrative and record-keeping practices.
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