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Palmer Preschool

Licensed
18Elevated Risk

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5.0(16)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

3808 Seago Ln, Fort Myers FL, 33901

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:30AM to 5:30PM
Licensed for
148 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 5:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
6:30AM-5:30PM
Tue
6:30AM-5:30PM
Wed
6:30AM-5:30PM
Thu
6:30AM-5:30PM
Fri
6:30AM-5:30PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Amenities and accessibility

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Planning

  • Appointment required

Other

  • Identifies as women-owned

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 Palmer Preschool 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
C20LE0019
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
148 children
Address
3808 Seago Ln, Fort Myers FL, 33901
County
Lee County
Website
Not listed
License issued
September 17, 2007
License expires
August 31, 2026

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 · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingNov '23

    Nov 28, 2023

    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 Child care …

  2. FindingJan '24

    Jan 30, 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 Child care …

  3. FindingMar '24

    Mar 14, 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 Child care …

  4. FindingApr '24

    Apr 9, 2024

    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…

  5. FindingJul '24

    Jul 30, 2024

    24-13: Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 17.1, number 2) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Child care personn…

  6. FindingMar '25

    Mar 12, 2025

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [two year old classroom] group was inadequate in that [the teacher left to room through the side door]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments On t… | 11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments On March 12, 2025, the LS and the G… | 39-04: Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handb…

  7. FindingJul '25

    Jul 28, 2025

    12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing specialist observed the bi… | 25-20: Clean, sanitary drinking water was not available to all children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.8 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments The Licensing Specialist (LS) obs… | 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 (Section 2.1… | 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 …

  8. FindingApr '26

    Apr 2, 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…

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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

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 16 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star16
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star0

Questions parents ask about Palmer Preschool

Is Palmer Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Palmer Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C20LE0019, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 17, 2007. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Palmer Preschool offer free VPK?

Yes. Palmer Preschool 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 Palmer Preschool accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Palmer Preschool 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 Palmer Preschool's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30AM-5:30PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Palmer Preschool care for?

Palmer Preschool is licensed for up to 148 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Palmer Preschool had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at Palmer Preschool, 9 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.