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Verified evidence places this provider between 26 and 44. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
4650 Fowler St, Fort Myers FL, 33907
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 121 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
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 Joseph H Messina Children's 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
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C20LE9916
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 121 children
- Address
- 4650 Fowler St, Fort Myers FL, 33907
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- +12392781148
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- June 15, 1998
- License expires
- May 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.
0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6
FindingJan '23
Jan 11, 2023
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments The child care facility is responsible…
FindingMay '23
May 1, 2023
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments All child care facilities must be clean, in goo… | 12-09: There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments All child care facilities must b… | 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 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Bottles and/or si… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 12.3, number 6) Sanitation and Equip…
FindingJan '24
Jan 17, 2024
12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Comments All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical o… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR] Comments Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick…
FindingJan '25
Jan 16, 2025
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments The children listed on the supplementa…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 27, 2026
04-01: Supervision of children in the [VPK classroom] group was inadequate in that [a child was left in the classroom while the teacher and the other children in the classroom went to the playground.]. CCF H…
FindingApr '26
Apr 16, 2026
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environmen… | 33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with …
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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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- 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 3.2 average comes from 26 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star14
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star11
Questions parents ask about Joseph H Messina Children's Center
Is Joseph H Messina Children's Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Joseph H Messina Children's Center holds Florida DCF licence C20LE9916, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 15, 1998. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Joseph H Messina Children's Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. Joseph H Messina Children's 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.
Is Joseph H Messina Children's Center a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Joseph H Messina Children's Center holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Joseph H Messina Children's Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Joseph H Messina Children's Center 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.
What are Joseph H Messina Children's Center'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 Joseph H Messina Children's Center care for?
- Joseph H Messina Children's Center is licensed for up to 121 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Joseph H Messina Children's Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 16 inspections at Joseph H Messina Children's Center, 6 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.
