Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.52
Small Wonders Preschool
13 SE 21st Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33990
- License:
- C20LE6623
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 187
- License expiration:
- April 30, 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 inspectionMarch 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Small Wonders Preschool from April 21, 2023 through March 23, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 6, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from December 1, 2025 through March 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 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
- 25%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 25, 2024August 6, 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: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [SPRAY BOTTLE], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- Licensing observed a spray bottle containing bleach water under an unlocked cabinet in the year-old classroom. The staff labeled the bottle thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining 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 childs reach at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
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
- Inspector notes
- Licensing observed Lysol cleaner, bleach water, Lysol spray, and disinfectant wipes, in an unlocked cabinet in the three-year-old room with children present. The staff locked the cabinet thus it was complete at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining 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 childs reach at all times.
- 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
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
- The staff named on the notes did not complete training within 12 from his training start date. Technical assistance was provided. CCF Handbook 4.2.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 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 child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- The staff named on the notes did not start training within 90 days. Technical assistance provided. CCF Handbook 4.2.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- The licensing counselor observed a spray bottle of Clean Smart Cleaner on the countertop right next to the sink of the VPK classroom, the teacher placed the bottle in a safe location thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. The licensing counselor provided technical assistance CCF Handbook 3.2 All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to the 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 childs reach at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Inspector notes
- The staff noted on the supplemental had a background screening dated 9/18/23 and a hire date of 2/7/22. The Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance explaining, CCF Handbbok 5.2 Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
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 does the center take 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 August 2025 inspection note that cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cabinet while children were present. This question helps parents understand the current storage protocols and how staff maintain a secure environment for the children.
- Context
- The item was secured immediately at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain the process for ensuring that all spray bottles and chemical containers are properly labeled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 identified a spray bottle that was not labeled as required. Asking about this helps clarify how the facility ensures all containers are clearly marked for staff safety and awareness.
- Context
- The label was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center verify that all staff members have completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2024 indicate a finding regarding the completion of background screening documentation. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current administrative practices for tracking staff eligibility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current process for ensuring all new staff members complete their required introductory training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2024 inspection show that documentation for introductory training completion was missing for some personnel. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors and supports staff training requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you maintain consistency in your daily routines and classroom supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages daily routines and supervision helps parents feel confident about the structure and attention their child will receive throughout the day. This is a standard part of evaluating how a program supports child development and classroom management.