Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.46
- Local median
- 0.38
The Little Stars Preschool
4405 Frankie Ct, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
- License:
- C20LE0981
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 36
- License expiration:
- February 23, 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 inspectionMay 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for The Little Stars Preschool from January 23, 2023 through May 13, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 33903
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.88
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 27, 2025May 13, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 20, 2024January 27, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed , on top of the sink in the 3 year old classroom a bottle of sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children (Pictures were taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the director and staff member in the classroom. Items were removed and placed out of the reach children during the inspection visit placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a child's reach at all times. Licensing specialist observed hand sanitizer and hydrogen peroxide (labeled keep out of reach of children), on a shelve within the reach of children (Picture was taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the director explaining that this items must be inaccessible and out of a child's reach at all times ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table. Pictures were taken. Licensing Specialist (LS) provided TA to the director regarding items that are allowed on the diaper changing table. Items were removed at time of inspection bringing this standard back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. Floor mats must be at least one inch thick, and covered with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Mats must not be torn or broken. Licensing Specialist (LS) observed mats that were broken in several classrooms Technical Assistance was given by Licensing Specialist (LS) to the staff responsible.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations Health, Safety and Nutrition Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Child Growth and Development Behaviora ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Report comments
- 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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Staff members 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 has been given to the Director. Director was advised to have the staff members complete the training.
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
Could you describe the steps your team takes to ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 show that cleaning supplies were found in an area accessible to children. This question helps parents understand the current protocols in place to maintain a secure environment.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for monitoring classroom environments to ensure that items like sanitizers or other hazardous materials are not left on surfaces where children might reach them?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that access to hazardous items has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain the daily routines used to prevent these items from being left in accessible areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that diaper changing areas are kept clear of unrelated items to maintain proper sanitation standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2025 noted instances where items unrelated to diapering were found in the changing area. This question helps parents understand how the facility maintains consistent hygiene practices in these specific zones.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to tracking staff training requirements to ensure all personnel are up to date on their certifications and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ensuring that staff are fully trained and compliant with professional development requirements is essential for high-quality care. This question helps parents understand the administrative oversight used to manage teacher qualifications.
General question
How do you manage the maintenance and regular inspection of classroom equipment, such as nap mats, to ensure they remain in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular maintenance of classroom furniture and equipment supports a safe and comfortable learning environment. This question helps parents understand the facility's routine for checking and replacing worn or damaged items.