Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.57
Tiny Steps Childcare & Services LLC
1923 Verona St, Fort Myers, FL 33916
- License:
- R20LE0111
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Registered
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- August 1, 2026
Typical cost: $780 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$780/mo
Median daily rate: $36.00 (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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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 10, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 10, 2025
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Tiny Steps Childcare & Services LLC from April 29, 2024 through June 10, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 6, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 7, 2025.
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
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33916
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operator, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- The Licensing Specialist Reviewed 5 records including household members. At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, two members 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. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 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 initia ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-07
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 explain the process for ensuring that all staff and household members stay up-to-date with their annual child abuse and neglect reporting forms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2025 inspection show that some staff and household members did not have their annual reporting forms signed on time. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks these requirements to ensure all documentation remains current.
- Context
- The inspection report noted this finding was due for correction by July 7, 2025.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle staff training and onboarding to make sure everyone is familiar with safety and reporting protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the center's training approach helps families understand how the provider prepares staff to maintain a consistent and secure environment for children.
General question
What is your daily routine like for managing supervision and keeping track of children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily supervision routine provides insight into how the provider maintains active oversight and keeps children engaged in their activities.
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding any updates to center policies or changes in staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication practices are essential for building a strong partnership between families and the childcare provider.
General question
Could you describe how the center prepares for and manages routine licensing visits?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about the approach to inspections helps parents understand how the provider prioritizes ongoing compliance and organizational readiness.