1 / 6Creative World School at Gateway
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 47 and 65. 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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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
11961 Fairway Lakes Dr, Fort Myers FL, 33913
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 255 children
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
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
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 Creative World School at Gateway 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
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C20LE0176
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 255 children
- Address
- 11961 Fairway Lakes Dr, Fort Myers FL, 33913
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- +12392353184
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- February 21, 2018
- License expires
- February 20, 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.
2 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 5
FindingJan '23
Jan 9, 2023
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 1 s…
FindingSep '24
Sep 25, 2024
12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments A wasp nest is present under the over hanging roof of the older children's …
FindingMay '25
May 21, 2025
39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Comments A teacher in the three year old classroom report to the LS and the GO…
- CleanJan '26
- CleanMay '26
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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.4 average comes from 54 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star45
- 4 star1
- 3 star1
- 2 star1
- 1 star6
Questions parents ask about Creative World School at Gateway
Is Creative World School at Gateway a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Creative World School at Gateway holds Florida DCF licence C20LE0176, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on February 21, 2018. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Creative World School at Gateway offer free VPK?
- Yes. Creative World School at Gateway 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.
Is Creative World School at Gateway a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Creative World School at Gateway holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
What are Creative World School at Gateway's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Creative World School at Gateway care for?
- Creative World School at Gateway is licensed for up to 255 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Creative World School at Gateway had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 14 inspections at Creative World School at Gateway, 3 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.
