New Life Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 23 and 44. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
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- Profile details
- Parent reviews: not checked
- No parent reviews on file yet, so this category is excluded from the score.
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
3348 Edgewood Ave, Fort Myers FL, 33916
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 37 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.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by New Life Academy 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
The public record
- License number
- C20LE0127
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 37 children
- Address
- 3348 Edgewood Ave, Fort Myers FL, 33916
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- +12396458122
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- May 11, 2016
- License expires
- May 10, 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.
0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6
FindingApr '23
Apr 24, 2023
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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments Last drill 4/19/2023. At t…
FindingSep '23
Sep 7, 2023
17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments … | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [large swing set and the blue climber] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of th…
FindingMay '24
May 1, 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…
FindingSep '24
Sep 4, 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…
FindingApr '25
Apr 29, 2025
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 … | 33-17: Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requireme…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 12, 2026
46-03: Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments On February …
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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)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Questions parents ask about New Life Academy
Is New Life Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. New Life Academy holds Florida DCF licence C20LE0127, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on May 11, 2016. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does New Life Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. New Life Academy 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 New Life Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows New Life Academy 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 New Life Academy care for?
- New Life Academy is licensed for up to 37 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has New Life Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 16 inspections at New Life Academy, 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.
