Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.73
- Local median
- 0
Areona's Playhouse
2815 27th St SW, Lehigh Acres, FL 33976
- License:
- F20LE0158
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 7:00AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- March 4, 2027
Typical cost: $823 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$823/mo
Median daily rate: $38.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lee County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionFebruary 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Areona's Playhouse from February 27, 2023 through February 5, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 13, 2024 and involved hazardous access.
Four later inspections, from February 19, 2025 through February 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 0 local median in Lehigh Acres
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0
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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Toxic Substances and/or Hazardous materials including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous items were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The owner admitted to the Licensing Specialist (LS) that cleaning supplies were on the kitchen counter when Early Learning Coalition (ELC) arrived at the home, and they did not have a chance to put them away because of the (ELC) observation inspection. The (LS) provided technical assistance explaining the importance of removing cleaning supplies so they are inaccessible to children in care. Not Monitored Comments NM
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
- Official code
- 10-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, A, B and D Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The owner admitted to the Licensing Specialist (LS) that the 10-month-old does have a blanket in the crib due to the blanket being a comfort for the baby. The (LS) provided technical assistance explaining the importance of not placing items in the cribs to prevent strangulation.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding
- Official code
- 16-02
No recorded violations in this report
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: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator failed to report changes to the written substitute plan within 5 working days. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3.2, C Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Counselor observed an adult in home that was not a substitute alone with children that licensing was not inform. of changes. The counselor provided technical assistance to the owner any change with licensing you have five working days to notify the assign counselor or supervisor. 3.2 Substitute The operator must have a written plan to provide at least one substitute, 18 years of age or older, to be available on a temporary/emergency basis. C. Any changes to the plan must be reported to the licensing office within 5 working days. All hours worked by the substitute must be documented in writing and maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Substitute
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L
- Report comments
- Owner is not maintaining a roster for the clearing house. Technical assistant provided to owner that substitutes, employees or household members over age 18 a roster needs to be maintained in clearing house. 4.1 Initial Screening Operators, household members (adults and children 12 to 17 years of age), substitutes, volunteers and Large Family Child Care Home employees must have a level 2 background screening clearance from the Department prior to obtaining a license, residing in the home, employment, or volunteering unsupervised with children. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete bac ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-10
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A substitute, who worked less than 40 hours a month on average, did not complete the department's 6 clock-hour Family Child Care Rules and Regulation course (or have documentation of completion of the 3 clockhour Fundamentals of Child Care Home Rules course.) as evidenced by the Departments training transcript. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.2, A or B
- Inspector notes
- Counselors observe. during inspection that the substitute did not have the appropriated documents to indicate a substitute, who worked less than 40 hours a month on average, did not complete the department's 6 clock-hour Family Child Care Rules and Regulation courses. Technical assistance was giving. to the provider dealing with having all the appropriate documentation of completion of the 3 clockhour Fundamentals of Child Care Home Rules course. 5.1.2 Substitutes for the Large Family Child Care Home Employee Who Work Less Than 40 Hours/Month Substitutes for the Large Family Child Care Employee who work less than 40 hours a month on average must complete: A. The Departments s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed. the adult left alone with children. did not have documented CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment. Section 5.1.1, C 5.1 Training Required Prior to Licensure/Caring for Children 5.1.1 Operators and Substitutes Prior to licensure and prior to caring for children, all home operators, substitutes for the operator, and substitutes working more than 40 hours per month on average over a 6-month period must: C. Have certificate(s) of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures and first aid training, which must be current and valid at all times. Certificates of course completion are valid base ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.2, C Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The counselor observed. unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. Technical assistances was giving. to the provider on having the appropriate & correct documents present dealing with background & screening if individuals is supervising children in care 4.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. C. An operator, substitute, employee, volunteer and all household members must be re-screened as outlined in sections 402.313 and 402.3131, F.S., following a break in operation/employment in the child care industry or from residing in the home, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Supervision
- Official code
- 08-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play areas in the home were not free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor observe provider outdoor play areas at the home were not free from litter and dog feces other hazards. Technical assistance was giving to the provider on cleaning up litter, and dog feces and other hazards items. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A 7.6 Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-01
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring that cleaning supplies and other hazardous items are kept securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from September 2024 where cleaning supplies were found in an area accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the provider maintains a secure environment.
- Context
- The provider corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current policy regarding safe sleep practices for infants in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2024 noted a concern regarding the use of blankets in cribs. This question allows the provider to explain their current adherence to safe sleep guidelines.
- Context
- The provider corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify the background screening status for everyone who works in or visits the home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2023 included findings related to background screening documentation and supervision. Asking about current verification procedures helps parents understand how the provider ensures that all individuals interacting with children are properly screened.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training and certification requirements do you have in place for your staff and any substitutes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from February 2023 indicated that some staff training documentation was incomplete at that time. This question helps parents understand the current standards for staff qualifications and ongoing professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the outdoor play area to ensure it remains safe and clean for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2023 noted concerns regarding the condition of the outdoor play space. Asking about current maintenance routines helps parents understand how the provider keeps the play area ready for daily use.
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