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1 / 4Raising A Nation Childcare
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On record in Florida.
2217 Fowler St, Fort Myers FL, 33901
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 44 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 Raising A Nation Childcare 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
- C20LE0299
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
- Address
- 2217 Fowler St, Fort Myers FL, 33901
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- +12394690684
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- October 30, 2024
- License expires
- October 29, 2026
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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.
1 clean inspection · 5 with findings in the last 6
- CleanOct '24
FindingFeb '25
Feb 20, 2025
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments The tile in the hallway by the bathroom was damaged and came loose. Pl… | 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 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Licesning observed the bottles in the infa… | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments The staff n… | 45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments The staff noted on the supplemental did not …
FindingMay '25
May 21, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [13] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Genera… | 04-01: Supervision of children in the [age 2-3] group was inadequate in that [staff left the classroom ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comment… | 04-09: Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments Licen… | 04-18: An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and CCF Handbook, Section 5.2, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments Licens… | 09-06: The facility used electronic media time with chil
FindingSep '25
Sep 15, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [7] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General … | 18-04: The bedding available was not sanitary and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environme… | 20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 He… | 24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hot water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety,… | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification o
FindingFeb '26
Feb 23, 2026
17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 26-01: The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comm… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments The diaper mat in the inf… | 34-01: The facility was required to have at least [1] credentialed child care personnel and had [1] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B Comments The center has only one staff cre…
FindingJun '26
Jun 12, 2026
24-15: Children were present in the food preparation area when meals and snacks were being prepared. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, C Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Licensing observed a child in the kitchen …
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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)
- Programs: Head Start participant
- 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 2 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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Questions parents ask about Raising A Nation Childcare
Is Raising A Nation Childcare a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Raising A Nation Childcare holds Florida DCF licence C20LE0299, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 30, 2024. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Raising A Nation Childcare offer free VPK?
- Yes. Raising A Nation Childcare 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 Raising A Nation Childcare accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Raising A Nation Childcare 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 Raising A Nation Childcare care for?
- Raising A Nation Childcare is licensed for up to 44 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Raising A Nation Childcare had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Raising A Nation Childcare, 5 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.
