Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.71
Whiz Kids at Pelican
3528 SW 3rd Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33914
- License:
- C20LE0293
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 186
- License expiration:
- October 30, 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 inspectionJune 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Whiz Kids at Pelican from October 1, 2024 through June 3, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 2, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 16, 2025.
Four later inspections, from August 25, 2025 through June 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 0 local median in 33914
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 37%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.56
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 4 recorded violations.
February 14, 2025May 7, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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: 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed in all classrooms sippy cups brought from home that were not labeled or only had a first name. The director and staff were 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 director 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
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]
- Report comments
- The staff members noted on the supplemental page did not have a complete employment history verification on file. The Licensing Specialist (LS) provided technical assistance (TA)explaining that an employment history verification check must be complete and documented in the file.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
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
- An incident occurred on May 2, 2025, in the 2-year-old room in which a teacher placed her hand over a child's mouth several times. The daycare failed to notify the Licensing Authority. Technical assistance was given to the director to explain that any incident or unusual occurrence that was threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or childcare personnel should be reported to the licensing authority. Video of the incident saved.
- 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 document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- May 2, 2025, an altercation occurred between two children in the two-year-old room in which a child hit another child. The teacher failed to document this altercation. A video was observed by the LS and the GOC1 which showed the two children were fighting and this was not documented for either child involved. Technical assistance was provided to the director and the teacher explaining that any accident/incident that occurs should be documented with an accident/incident report. Video provided.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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
- May 2, 2025, an incident occurred in the two-year-old room and the daycare failed to notify the custodial parent / legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up the child on the day the incident occurred. The director provided a incident report via e-mail to the GOC1 on May 30, 2025, that was signed by the mother on May 7, 2025.Technical assistance was given to the director explaining that the custodial parent / legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up the child is notified of the incident on the day the incident occurred.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [the teachers name or signature who was involved in the incident.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- May 7, 2025, the LS and the GOC1 were provided with an incident report that did not include the teachers name or signature who was involved in the incident. Technical assistance was provided to explain to the director that the teacher involved in the incident should be on the report and she should be the teacher signing the report.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
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 GOC1 observed a video provided by the daycare in which an incident occurred in the two-year-old room. It showed two children engage in an altercation; the teacher moved the one child and positioned him on the floor sitting. As the teacher was trying to continue with addressing the rest of the class, the child was trying to get the teacher's attention, and the teacher put her hand over the child's mouth back and forth 5 times and then rapidly. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director explaining that this is an inappropriate interaction with a child in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature and should not be don ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the staff member noted on the supplemental page did complete the Department approved-five hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. Technical assistance was given to the Director. Director was advised to have the staff member complete the training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [The parent signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist while reviewing the incident/accident reports observed that a report did not have all required areas completed (Picture was taken). Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. LS gave TA to the director explaining all the areas that need to be completed in the accid ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
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
What is your current process for verifying and maintaining complete employment history records for new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection indicate that some staff files were missing required employment history verification details. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all personnel documentation is complete and up to date.
- Context
- The facility was required to address this documentation gap by July 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the training and support provided to teachers regarding positive interaction techniques and classroom management?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted an instance where a staff member's interaction with a child did not meet expected standards for appropriate behavior. Asking about current training helps parents understand how the center promotes positive and supportive engagement in the classroom.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team ensure that all incidents are documented thoroughly and communicated to parents on the same day they occur?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that documentation and parent notification regarding incidents were identified as areas for improvement across multiple reports in 2025. This question allows the director to explain the current procedures for keeping families informed and maintaining accurate records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all personal items brought from home, such as cups and bottles, are clearly labeled for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 routine inspection noted that some items brought from home were not properly labeled. This question helps parents understand the center's daily routine for organizing and identifying children's belongings.
- Context
- This issue was addressed and corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members remain current with their required professional development and training certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from early 2025 identified a gap in documentation for a required staff training course. This question helps parents understand the center's internal system for tracking and verifying that all teachers have completed their necessary professional requirements.
Related violations