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Early Childhood Center

Licensed
49Elevated Risk

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Verified evidence places this provider between 49 and 70. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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  • Accreditation
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5.0(7)Yelp(0)
Gold SealHead Start
Center-basedAccredited · Cognia (FKA AdvanceED)

On record in Florida.

3650 Michigan Ave Ste 4, Fort Myers FL, 33916

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:30AM to 3:30PM
Licensed for
150 children

Hours

On the state licence record

7:30AM to 3:30PM

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

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 Early Childhood 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

  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Infant Care

The public record

License number
C20LE8003
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
150 children
Address
3650 Michigan Ave Ste 4, Fort Myers FL, 33916
County
Lee County
Website
Not listed
License issued
February 15, 1988
License expires
January 31, 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.

5 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 7

  1. CleanJan '23
  2. CleanMay '23
  3. CleanSep '23
  4. FindingJan '24

    Jan 10, 2024

    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 Comments At the time… | 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…

  5. FindingSep '25

    Sep 29, 2025

    23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, …

  6. CleanJan '26
  7. 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: Head Start participant

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 7 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star7
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star0

Questions parents ask about Early Childhood Center

Is Early Childhood Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Early Childhood Center holds Florida DCF licence C20LE8003, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on February 15, 1988. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Is Early Childhood Center a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. Early Childhood Center holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

How many children can Early Childhood Center care for?

Early Childhood Center is licensed for up to 150 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Early Childhood Center had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Early Childhood 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.