Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.52
Cape Child Development Center
636 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33990
- License:
- C20LE0311
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 5:45AM to 6:30PM; Fri: 5:45PM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 253
- License expiration:
- March 25, 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 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Cape Child Development Center from March 20, 2025 through June 19, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 2, 2025 and involved supervision.
Three later inspections, from October 20, 2025 through June 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33990
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.6
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection 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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [two year old] group was inadequate in that [a child was left unattended on the changing table, a child sustained a bite from another child in the classroom on at least two occasions and a child was observed on the playground picking up debris from the ground and placing it in his mouth without the teachers knowing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
- Inspector notes
- September 2, 2025, the GOC1 and the CPI observed a child from the two year old classroom on the playground place a piece of debris from the ground into his mouth with the teacher's knowledge. The CPI called to the teacher to have her come and remove the debris from the child's mouth. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director so that the children will have direct supervision at all times. September 2, 2025, the GOC1 observed two incident accident reports involving a child in the two year old classroom being bit by another child. Technical assistance was provided to the teachers and the director that direct supervision needs to be on the children at all ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [the date the mother signed the report.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C
- Inspector notes
- September 2, 2025, the GOC1 observed an accident incident report dated 8/15/2025 in which a two year old sustained a bite from another child. The accident incident report was not complete in that it did not include date that the mother signed the report. Technical assistance was provided to the director to explain the accident incident reports must be filled out completely.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
No recorded violations in this report
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 steps has the center taken to strengthen supervision practices for the two-year-old classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a September 2025 inspection noted concerns regarding supervision in the two-year-old group. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center ensures consistent oversight for children in that age group.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections in 2026 have not identified further concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all incident and accident reports are fully documented and signed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 found that an incident report was missing the parent's signature date. This question helps parents understand the current process for maintaining complete and accurate records for any incidents that occur.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is the daily routine for teachers to ensure they are actively monitoring children during outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Active supervision during outdoor play is a key part of maintaining a secure environment. Understanding how teachers position themselves and interact with children during these times helps parents feel confident in the center's daily operations.
General question
How are teachers trained to handle and communicate incidents between children to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding incidents helps build trust between families and the center. Learning about the center's approach to documentation and parent notification ensures parents know what to expect if an incident occurs.
General question
Could you describe the staff-to-child ratios and how you maintain them throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent staffing levels are essential for providing quality care and supervision. Asking about how the center manages ratios helps parents understand how the facility maintains its daily routines.