Gaynor Early Learning Center
NAPLES, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address5450 Ymca Rd, Naples FL, 34109
CityNAPLES, FL 34109
CountyCOLLIER
Phone2395973148
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity538
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High7
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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5450 Ymca Rd, Naples FL, 34109, NAPLES, FL 34109
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/29/2026
- High1
- Medium-High6
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 335/29/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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: Licensing Specialist reviewed training transcript for 1 Staff Member who did not complete the Introduction Course (over 1 year) (5/3/2026) . Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: Introduction Course must be completed by the due date for the Facility to be in compliance. Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-29. View official inspection document (report 1218b6af-3542-434b-92e5-2a08c98d2adc)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 411/15/2026
41. (41-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewed 1 child file with No Immunization Record and the child has been enrolled . Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: a preschool child must have a current immunization record within 30 days of enrollment. A current immunization must be provided by the due date for thr facility to be in compliance. Due: 2/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-15. View official inspection document (report 70db2106-d61b-4e10-86c1-52c2ac0436fa)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 411/15/2026
41. (41-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewed 5 children files with expired immunization records. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: to the Director: Immunization Records must be current and not expired. The updated Immunization records must be provided by the due date to be in compliance. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 2/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-15. View official inspection document (report 70db2106-d61b-4e10-86c1-52c2ac0436fa)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 421/15/2026
42. (42-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewed 3 Children Files with No Student Health Examination. Provided technical assistance to the Director: a current Student Health must be provided within 30 days of enrollment. The Student Health Examination must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in complance. Due: 2/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-15. View official inspection document (report 70db2106-d61b-4e10-86c1-52c2ac0436fa)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 421/15/2026
42. (42-02)
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewed 1 Child file with expired Student Health Examination. Provided technical assistance to the Director: A Student Health Examination is valid for 2 years from date of examination, and must be current and not expired. An updated Student Health Examination must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance. Compliance Comments During the time of inspection, the Provider advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 74 children enrolled. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 74 childrens records. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 2/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-15. View official inspection document (report 70db2106-d61b-4e10-86c1-52c2ac0436fa)
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 043/20/2025
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)
Supervision of children in the [three year old ] group was inadequate in that [a child slipped through the gate from the ballfeild, ran into the school, down the hallway to the entry of the YMCA.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the complaint, it was reported through an incident report that on February 7, 2025, a child in the three-year-old group slipped through the gate from the ballfield, ran into the school, down the hallway to the entry of the YMCA. Technical assistance was given to the director explaining the need for the gate to be checked for adequate supervision of the children at all times. The incident report was signed by the mother, the teacher and the director. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-20. View official inspection document (report 70f52601-d77a-4d3e-b9a5-00a600486767)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 173/20/2025
17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-06)
The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments: In observing the gate, it was measured by the LS and the GOCI to have an opening of 6 inches. Technical assistance was given to the director explaining that this is too large of a gap and can lead to such incidents where children can escape supervision and in so, needs to be repaired to the appropriate distance between gaps for child safety. 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-20. View official inspection document (report 70f52601-d77a-4d3e-b9a5-00a600486767)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 233/20/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-25)
The facility failed to notify the licensing authority of an incident or unusual occurrence that was threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.7 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The facility failed to report the incident that occurred on February 7, 2025, a child escaped supervision while her three-year-old class was on the ballfield and slipped through the gate of the ballfield. She ran into the school and down the hallway to the entry of the YMCA which resulted in injury to the teacher who was chasing her. Technical assistance was given to the provider explaining that notice must be given to the licensing authority of any unusual occurrence or incident that was threatening to the health, safety or welfare of the children or childcare personnel. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored 30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 Not Monitored 31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Not Monitored 32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 Not Monitored TRAINING 33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 Not Monitored 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-20. View official inspection document (report 70f52601-d77a-4d3e-b9a5-00a600486767)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 393/20/2025
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-05)
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [date of the parents signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments: The GOC I was provided with 21 incident reports for the child over the last 2 and a half years. 5 reports did not have the date that the parent signed. Technical assistance was given to explain that all incidents' reports are to be completed entirely dates, signatures, etc. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-20. View official inspection document (report 70f52601-d77a-4d3e-b9a5-00a600486767)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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About this daycare
- Location: NAPLES, COLLIER County
- Capacity: 538
- Type: Child Care Facility
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