1 / 3Challenged Minds Learning Center Inc
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 32 and 53. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
1851 Commercial Dr, Fort Myers FL, 33901
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 165 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Challenged Minds Learning Center Inc 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
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C20LE0060
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
- Address
- 1851 Commercial Dr, Fort Myers FL, 33901
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- +12392752031
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 7, 2010
- License expires
- January 6, 2027
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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.
3 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 7
FindingMay '23
May 4, 2023
06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR] Comments The driver of any vehicle us…
FindingAug '23
Aug 7, 2023
13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Ph…
- CleanApr '24
- CleanAug '24
- CleanDec '24
FindingDec '25
Dec 1, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Li…
FindingApr '26
Apr 8, 2026
13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Ph… | 20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Enviro…
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
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)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.6 average comes from 31 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star28
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star3
Questions parents ask about Challenged Minds Learning Center Inc
Is Challenged Minds Learning Center Inc a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Challenged Minds Learning Center Inc holds Florida DCF licence C20LE0060, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 7, 2010. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Challenged Minds Learning Center Inc offer free VPK?
- Yes. Challenged Minds Learning Center Inc 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.
Does Challenged Minds Learning Center Inc accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Challenged Minds Learning Center Inc participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
How many children can Challenged Minds Learning Center Inc care for?
- Challenged Minds Learning Center Inc is licensed for up to 165 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Challenged Minds Learning Center Inc had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Challenged Minds Learning Center Inc, 4 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.
