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Bonita Estero Preschool

8951 Bonita Beach Rd SE Ste 297, Bonita Springs FL, 34135

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity135 children

Overview

About Us

Bonita Estero Preschool is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 135 children in Bonita Springs, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 2 years ago.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Bonita Estero Preschool.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C20LE0267

ExpiresSep 18, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingNov '24

    Nov 15, 2024

    45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR] Comments Reviewed 4 new staff records without Employment History Verification on Fil…

  2. FindingJan '25

    Jan 14, 2025

    30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed Diaper changing table pad with a ri… | 33-03: 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 Comments Lic…

  3. FindingFeb '25

    Feb 27, 2025

    13-03: 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] Com…

  4. FindingMar '25

    Mar 13, 2025

    33-03: 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 Comments Lic…

  5. FindingJun '25

    Jun 27, 2025

    33-01: 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 (Section 2.1 Health …

  6. FindingAug '25

    Aug 20, 2025

    33-01: 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 (Section 2.1 Health … | 33-06: 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 employ… | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF … | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety…

  7. FindingJan '26

    Jan 20, 2026

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [three year old classroom] group was inadequate in that [a teacher steped out into the hallway through the door leaving the children in the classroom with no supervision… | 11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments On January 20, 2026, GOC1 reviewed … | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [the date of the parent's signature or the date of the director's signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Hea… | 47-02: The owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Cha…

  8. FindingApr '26

    Apr 28, 2026

    17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 …

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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