Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.64
Early Childhood Center at Franklin Park
2323 Ford St, Fort Myers, FL 33916
- License:
- C20LE0294
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 3:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 15
- License expiration:
- August 26, 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 inspectionApril 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Early Childhood Center at Franklin Park from August 23, 2024 through April 10, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 12, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of December 12, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from December 16, 2025 through April 10, 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
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 33916
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.11
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.
December 17, 2024November 12, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse. The counselor observed two records were not current. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance explaining the employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, a fire drill was not conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist due to there were no children present. A fire drill will be conducted at the next inspection. This is a school year only program, the staff have returned to the center the children will not return until next week. The Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 5/16/2025 and an emergency drill was completed today with no children present. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 06/17/2025. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 4/2025. The Specialist took pictures ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two 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 17, 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 describe the process you use to keep your staff rosters and background screening records up to date in the state system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from November 2025 noted that the facility did not maintain a current roster for all personnel in the state Clearinghouse.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required employment history documentation is gathered and verified for new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2024 and November 2025 indicate that background screening and employment history documentation has been an area of focus for improvement.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for tracking the maintenance and inspection schedules for your fire safety equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted that the facility lacked documentation of timely fire extinguisher maintenance and certification.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily routines and activities planned for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information helps families feel more connected to their child's daily experiences and development.
General question
What steps does your team take to support children during their transition into a new classroom or program?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about transition practices provides insight into how the staff prioritizes emotional comfort and stability for new students.