Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.5
Little Dreamers Preschool LLC
14561 Palm Beach Blvd Ste 51, Fort Myers, FL 33905
- License:
- C20LE0282
- 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, Half Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 48
- License expiration:
- August 20, 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 inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Little Dreamers Preschool LLC from August 21, 2024 through April 30, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 27, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of April 27, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two 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
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33905
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 16, 2024March 11, 2025March 27, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 16, 2024April 16, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 11, 2025March 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the licensing specialist observed there were areas in need of repair. The licensing specialist observed floor transition strip in the kitchen needed repair. Two areas of bathroom walls need repair where soap dispensers had been removed. The licensing specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare 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. Outd ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the garbage container in the kitchen did not have a tight-fitting lid. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 3.9.1.A. 8. 8.8. Leak-proof, non- absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-11
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist the operator did not have any documentation of Indoor play areas and equipment inspection before use and/or daily inspection documentation for the past 12 months. The director stated the log was discarded accidentally. The Licensing Specialist reviewed this requirement with the operator during the inspection, thus is marked back into compliance this date. The director printed a new log.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
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 one staff records did not have documentation of five years of employment history in the file. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The Director called the employer and completed the employment history request at the time of the inspection bringing the facility into compliance. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child on the playground sustained injury.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On March 7, 2025, it was reported that an incident occurred in which a child sustained injury to his lip on the playground which resulted in injury to a child. Technical assistance was provided to the director stating that the children must have direct supervision at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
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 facility failed to notify the licensing authority of an incident or unusual occurrence that resulted in a child sustaining a injury to his lip. Technical assistance was given to the director of the facility so that any unusual incident or occurrence is reported to the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-25
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On the day of the investigation, LS and GOC I observed childcare facility personnel washing the children's cups and dishes with no hair net or hair covering. Technical assistance was provided to the director and the staff to ensure they understand that working in the food preparation area requires a hair net or hair covering at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On the day of the incident, the childcare facility failed to document an accident or incident in which a child sustained an injury. Technical assistance was provided to the director that an incident report must be completed on the day the incident occurs and signed by the person who picks up the child up.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed Three children had an non current student health examination form. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook. Section 7.2, 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the compon ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 one staff records did not have documentation of five years of employment history in the file. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. 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 level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator mu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
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 documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that employment history documentation for staff has been a topic of discussion in past inspections. This question helps clarify how the center maintains these records to ensure all requirements are met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure children are actively supervised during outdoor play time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where supervision during outdoor play was identified as an area for improvement. Asking about current supervision practices helps parents understand how the staff keeps children safe on the playground.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center maintain its facility to ensure that areas like kitchen equipment and walls remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that facility maintenance, including repairs to kitchen and bathroom areas, was noted in a recent report. This question allows the director to explain the current maintenance schedule and how they address repairs.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/30/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the procedure for ensuring that all student health records are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining current student health records has been a repeated topic. This question helps parents understand the administrative process for tracking these important health documents.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families regarding daily routines and any minor incidents that might occur?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates daily updates and incident information helps families feel connected and informed about their child's care experience. Consistent communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between parents and staff.