Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 0.08
King's World Academy
3114 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
- License:
- C20LE0281
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, 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:
- 88
- License expiration:
- April 24, 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
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 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for King's World Academy from April 23, 2024 through June 16, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 16, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of July 16, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 18
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 5
6 in last 12 months
15 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33971
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 0.4
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 13, 2026April 21, 2026June 16, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 19, 2024April 21, 2026June 16, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 13, 2026April 21, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 12, 2024April 22, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 13, 2026April 21, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the facility did not have their license number when advertising. The licensing specialist advised the provider to add the license number to the facility and explained the importance of the facilitys license number, the provider understood and stated they are in the process of changing ownership.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there was no shade area provided for the children in care. The licensing specialist advised and explained the importance of providing shade on the playground. The provider understood and explained they are currently remodeling the playground therefore it will continue to be closed and will reopen July 27,2026.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the facility did not have their license number when advertising. The licensing specialist advised the director to add the license number to the facility and explained the importance of the facilitys license number, the director understood.
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed a child sleeping in a highchair. The licensing specialist advised and explained the importance to the teacher that a child cannot be in a highchair out of her feeding time. The teacher understood and removed her from the highchair.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there was no electricity. The licensing specialist advised the director, and she stated they were working on having it come back on. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance and explained the importance of keeping up with their electricity, the director understood. The electricity came back after 15 minutes therefore this was resolved.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there was no shade area provided for the children in care. The licensing specialist advised and explained the importance of providing shade on the playground. The director understood and explained they are waiting for the rest of the equipment to build the shading area.
- Correction status
- Due by May 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the diaper changing pad had a tear. The licensing specialist advised the teacher and explained the importance of not having tears on the diaper changing pad. The teacher understood.
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the clearinghouse roster and observed it was not current. The licensing specialist advised the provider and explained how important it is to keep the clearinghouse roster current, the provider understood.
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On January 13, 2026, the GOC1 observed the scheduled plan in the three & four year old classroom that was posted was out of date. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the facilities written plan of scheduled activities is always current and up to date. The director put up a current written plan of scheduled activities for the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- On January 13, 2026, the GOC1 observed in the one year old classroom a hole in the wall that is in need of repair. (Picture taken) Technical assistance was provided that the facility should be in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by February 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On January 13, 2026, GOC1 observed an infant in the infant classroom laying alone in a crib drinking a bottle. Picture taken. Technical assistance was provided to the director and the teacher to ensure that the infants are not sleeping or napping with bedding items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- January 13, 2026, GOC1 monitored an employee file that did not have an employment application. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that all employee files have employment applications.
- Correction status
- Due by February 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- January 13, 2026, GOC1 monitored an employee file that did not have a employment history verification documented or on file for one employee. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that all employee files have an employment history verification.
- Correction status
- Due by February 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- January 13, 2026, GOC1 observed an employee listed on the Clearinghouse roster that the director stated had left the job 4 or 5 weeks ago. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the Clearinghouse roster is updated within 5 days to add and 5 days to remove them from the roster.
- Correction status
- Due by February 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- January 13, 2026, the GOC1 observed in the Three & Four year old classroom, 14 children in the classroom and 11 signed in on the attendance roster. January 13, 2026, the GOC1 observed in the One year old classroom, 6 children in the classroom and 4 signed in on the attendance roster. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the arrival and departure times of all the children are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of inspection, as the licensing specialist reviewed the annual fire inspection it was expired. The approved fire inspection was valid until 4/18/2025. The licensing specialist advised the director and provided technical assistance explaining the importance of the approved annual fire inspection, the director understood. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [date & time of the fire drill]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist was reviewing the fire drill log and noticed there were missing dates and times on the fire drill log. The staff in charge then corrected the fire drill log. Technical assistance was given. The licensing specialist explained the importance of having the fire drill log complete to the provider. CCF Handbook, section 3.8.4 C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [large wooden swing set.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection then licensing specialist observed the fall zones under the large wooden swing set. They did not meet the 6- inch requirement. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance explaining that permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a minimum of 6 inches in depth of loose ground cover (such as but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) or other shock absorbing protective surface under the equipment and within the fall zone that provides resilience and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Provided technical assistance from the handbook 3.12. D. Permanent or station ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff background screening records and rosters are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections indicate instances where personnel rosters and employment history documentation were not fully maintained. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center manages these important administrative requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What are your current policies for supervising infants and ensuring they are placed in safe, age-appropriate environments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where a child was in a confining device outside of feeding time. This question allows the director to explain the center's approach to active supervision and safe sleep practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are being taken to provide shade for the children in the outdoor play area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the facility has been working to address a lack of shade on the playground. It is helpful to understand the timeline for these improvements to ensure a comfortable outdoor environment for the children.
- Context
- The provider noted that the playground is undergoing remodeling.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center maintain its facility and equipment to ensure everything remains in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections have identified various maintenance needs, such as repairs to walls and diapering surfaces. This question helps parents understand the center's ongoing commitment to facility upkeep.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to keeping parents informed about daily routines and any changes to the center's schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding daily activities and schedules helps parents feel connected to their child's day. Understanding how the center shares this information provides insight into their family engagement practices.