Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.13
- Local median
- 0.57
Shine Like Stars Childcare Development LLC
3313 Armstrong Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33916
- License:
- L20LE0028
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- April 2, 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
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 inspectionJuly 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Shine Like Stars Childcare Development LLC from March 29, 2024 through July 1, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 16, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33916
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.9
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 30, 2024October 1, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator failed to maintain and/or document an active Staff Credential Verification on the departments training transcript. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.3, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Large Family [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the training transcripts did not show an active staff credential for the operator. The standard was given as additional time as allowed for a credential issue. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook section 5.1.3.A A. Possess an active Staff Credential Verification Confirmation, documented on the Training Transcript for at least one year prior to licensure.
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 08 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 08-13
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The enrollment form used by the operator was incomplete and/or did not include all required information as required on CF-FSP Form 5219. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, A, C and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that one child enrollment was not fully completed. The licensing specialist took pictures. The parent came to complete the missing information during the inspection. The licensing specialist advised the operator the form CF -FSP Form 5219 the use must be fully completed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Daily attendance records were not maintained for 12 months and/ or available for licensing to review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that one child attendance record was not fully completed. The licensing specialist took pictures. The parent came to complete the missing information during the inspection. The licensing specialist advised the operator A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded by child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the home. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the family day care home. However, the operator is responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ the form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1, A and B Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed one child's file had an expired immunization record. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 8.1. A and B A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 32-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Required background screening was missing for: [ adult or household]. 402.313(3) F.S. Large Family [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, a household member had not completed background screening. The member had recently turned 18 years of age and had not been fingerprinted. A rescreen had not been completed for a staff member who had more than a 90-day break in service in the childcare industry. Provided technical assistance from statue 402.131(3) FS (3) Child care personnel in family day care homes shall be subject to the applicable screening provisions contained in ss. 402.305(2) and 402.3055. For purposes of screening in family day care homes, the term includes any member over the age of 12 years of a family day care home operators family, or persons over the age of 12 years r ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 07 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 07-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, E and P Large Family [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection the specialist observed one staff records did not have documentation of five years of employment history in the file. Provided technical assistance from the handbook 4.1.E The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks for substitutes, 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 must make at least three attempts to obtain employment histo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 07 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operator, employee, substitute, and/or volunteer did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.3, H Large Family [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, one staff member did not have a current C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, that was signed annually. The forms had been signed by the staff more than a year before the date of inspection. Picture taken. Provided technical assistance from the handbook 4.3.H The operator, substitute, employee and/or volunteer must complete a CF-FSP 5337, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., signed prior to initial licensure and annually thereafter.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 07 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 07-09
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 Large Family [SR]
- Report comments
- Upon arrival the specialist attempted to open the screened patio door to reach the front door but, found it was locked. The specialist contacted the owner on the phone who stated she would return. When the owner returned, the owner pulled hard on the screened door and it opened. Inside the house a staff member was alone supervising five children at naptime. When reviewing the new staff member's background screening it was determined that the staff had more than a 90 day break in childcare. The staff last completed screening in 5/5/2021 and needs to be rescreened. Pictures taken. The large home was back incompliance with the owner present and supervising the children. Provided ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 09 - Supervision
- Official code
- 09-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ the form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1, A and B Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed one child's file had an expired immunization record. Provided technical assistance from the handbook 8.1.A 8.1 Health/Immunization Records A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 32-02
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring that daily child attendance records are kept complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection indicate that attendance records were not fully maintained. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center now ensures these records are accurate and available for review.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff and household members remain current with their required background screenings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2024 noted concerns regarding background screening documentation for staff and household members. This question helps parents understand how the provider manages these requirements on an ongoing basis.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the tracking of children's health records, such as immunization forms, to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that keeping immunization records current has been a repeated topic in reports from 2024 and 2025. Asking about the current system for tracking these documents helps parents understand how the center stays organized.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying the credentials and training status of your staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from March 2026 mention a finding regarding the documentation of staff credentials. This question allows the provider to explain how they maintain active training transcripts for their team.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experience and any updates to center operations. Understanding how the provider shares information ensures that families feel connected and supported.