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Ray V Pottorf Elementary School

Exempt
59Elevated Risk

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Center-based

On record in Florida.

4600 Challenger Blvd, Fort Myers FL, 33966

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:00AM to 6:00PM
Licensed for
189 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

6:00AM to 6:00PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
8:40 AM–3:10 PM
Tue
8:40 AM–3:10 PM
Wed
8:40 AM–3:10 PM
Thu
8:40 AM–3:10 PM
Fri
8:40 AM–3:10 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 Ray V Pottorf Elementary School 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

The public record

License number
E20LE0036
License status
Exempt
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
189 children
Address
4600 Challenger Blvd, Fort Myers FL, 33966
County
Lee County
Website
Not listed

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Inspection record

Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.

✅ Passed the last 4 inspections

  1. CleanApr '23
  2. CleanDec '23
  3. CleanMar '25
  4. CleanApr '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

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

  • Licensing: License status: Exempt

Questions parents ask about Ray V Pottorf Elementary School

Is Ray V Pottorf Elementary School a licensed child care provider in Florida?

No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists Ray V Pottorf Elementary School as "Exempt", which means it operates without a DCF child care licence rather than under one. Exempt providers remain on the DCF public record under record number E20LE0036, and Florida still requires background screening of their staff, but they are not licensed and are not inspected on the same schedule. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Ray V Pottorf Elementary School offer free VPK?

Yes. Ray V Pottorf Elementary School 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 Ray V Pottorf Elementary School accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Ray V Pottorf Elementary School 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 Ray V Pottorf Elementary School's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8:40 AM–3:10 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Ray V Pottorf Elementary School care for?

Ray V Pottorf Elementary School is licensed for up to 189 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Ray V Pottorf Elementary School had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 4 inspections at Ray V Pottorf Elementary School, none of which cited a violation. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.