Bill Austen Youth Center
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 44 and 68. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
315 SW 2nd Ave, Cape Coral FL, 33991
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 179 children
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Bill Austen Youth Center and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Before School
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C20LE0066
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 179 children
- Address
- 315 SW 2nd Ave, Cape Coral FL, 33991
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- +12392423950
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- May 17, 2010
- License expires
- May 16, 2027
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
4 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 6
- CleanJan '23
- CleanApr '23
- CleanSep '23
FindingApr '24
Apr 3, 2024
23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Comments Unless statutorily exempted, all child care faciliti…
FindingJan '25
Jan 8, 2025
18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Comments Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be … | 24-13: Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Comments Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, m… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Comments Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually lab…
- CleanApr '26
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Bill Austen Youth Center
Is Bill Austen Youth Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Bill Austen Youth Center holds Florida DCF licence C20LE0066, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on May 17, 2010. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Bill Austen Youth Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. Bill Austen Youth Center is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
How many children can Bill Austen Youth Center care for?
- Bill Austen Youth Center is licensed for up to 179 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Bill Austen Youth Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at Bill Austen Youth Center, 2 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
