The Breeze Preschool
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address7010 Bayshore Rd, North Fort Myers FL, 33917
CityNORTH FORT MYERS, FL 33917
CountyLEE
Phone2395430804
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity94
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High6
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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7010 Bayshore Rd, North Fort Myers FL, 33917, NORTH FORT MYERS, FL 33917
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/19/2026
- High5
- Medium-High4
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 136/19/2026
13. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection visit the LS observed a bag of potting soil on the floor in the classroom (Pictures were taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the staff and director to always have harmful items away from childrens reach or in a locked cabinet. Items was removed at the time of inspection, placing this standard back in compliance. 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-19. View official inspection document (report 3132c42f-b04b-4fb4-a605-e28a9853ee04)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 333/2/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: Licensing Specialist (LS) observed that the individual listed on the supplemental page did not complete the Department approved-five hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. The LS provided technical assistance (TA) to the director explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry. Due: 4/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-02. View official inspection document (report 7a68110f-f0c3-4d86-a94a-b0e48320a0c3)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 333/2/2026
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: LS observed that the individual listed on the supplemental page that started in the industry on 11/14/2022 has not completed the Introduction Courses. The LS provided technical assistance (TA) to the director explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry. Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Due: 4/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-02. View official inspection document (report 7a68110f-f0c3-4d86-a94a-b0e48320a0c3)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 183/2/2026
18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-12)
Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR] Comments: LS observed in room 9 & 10, that linens were on the cots and the linens were touching. TA was provided by the licensing specialist to the director explaining that blankets need to be stored in a sanitary manner and not touching. The director separated the cots during the inspection visit, placing this standard back in compliance. Not Monitored Comments Children were not napping at the time of the inspection. 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-02. View official inspection document (report 7a68110f-f0c3-4d86-a94a-b0e48320a0c3)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 153/2/2026
15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (15-05)
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection visit the Licensing Specialist (LS) observed that the capacity was not posted in the rooms. LS gave Technical Assistance (TA) to the director explaining that the capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. The director posted the capacity during the inspection placing this standard back in compliance. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-02. View official inspection document (report 7a68110f-f0c3-4d86-a94a-b0e48320a0c3)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 133/2/2026
13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: LS observed a bottle of disinfectant sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children on a shelf, withing the reach of children in room 7 (Picture was taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the director by the LS explaining that these items must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. Item was removed and placed out of reach of children by the staff member, placing this standard back in compliance. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-02. View official inspection document (report 7a68110f-f0c3-4d86-a94a-b0e48320a0c3)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 1211/13/2025
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-07)
A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: November 13, 2025, the GOC 1 observed a video from November 4, that showed a childcare personnel member misusing a Boppy pillow to carry and move a babies around in the infant classroom, this should only be used to prop and position infants in care. Technical assistant was provided to the director to ensure that the manufacturer's instructions are reviewed prior to use. The video shows a teacher in the infant classroom, placing a baby on a Boppy pillow and picking the baby up with the Boppy pillow all in one to move the baby from one area of the classroom to another. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-13. View official inspection document (report 3fd28856-92ba-494e-b0ad-08e8b79c8391)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 4711/13/2025
47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-02)
The owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Chapter 827, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, A Enforcement [SR] Comments: November 13, 2025, the GOC1 reviewed a video showing the infant classroom on November 4, 2025. The teacher moved an infant from a feeding chair to a boppy pillow on the ground. The infant became fussy, so the teacher went back over to the infant, picked up the infant and the boppy pillow all in one and started to walk back over to where the other infants were. As she was holding the infant and the pillow, she crossed over the baby gate entry and dropped the infant from the boppy pillow onto the ground. This incident resulted in bruising to the infant's face. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director to ensure that a Boppy pillow is not used to move babies from one place to another in the classroom and only used per the manufacturer instructions. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments The provider stated that all the boppy pillows have been thrown out. The preschool has replaced them with two that are not able to be used to transport infants. In addition, the provider stated that she has talked to all the teachers and reviewed direct supervision especially during eating and bottle times. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Taya Christopher Date: 11/13/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Amanda Willis Date: 11/13/2025 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-13. View official inspection document (report 3fd28856-92ba-494e-b0ad-08e8b79c8391)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 1311/13/2025
13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: November 13, 2025, the GOC1 observed a green gallon jug in the infant classroom which was stored on top of a one-step stool in and was accessible to the infants in the classroom. The green jug was identified as paint by the director. Technical assistance was provided to the director to explain that harmful dangerous materials need to be stored out of reach of the children in the classroom. (Picture taken by the GOC1) 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-13. View official inspection document (report 3fd28856-92ba-494e-b0ad-08e8b79c8391)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 0411/13/2025
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)
Supervision of children in the [infant] group was inadequate in that [the teacher left an infant on the floor in the front of the classroom with a bottle while she attended to another infant in the classroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: November 13, 2025, the GOC1 reviewed a video from November 4, 2025, that showed the teacher in the infant classroom place an infant on the front of the classroom floor with a bottle while she attended to another infant moving that infant around the classroom without direct supervision on the initial infant. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that direct supervision is provided at all times for the infants in care. The video shows the teacher in the infant classroom, pick up a baby and place the baby on the floor in the front of the classroom by himself with a bottle. The teacher then moves to another baby and places that baby in a Boppy pillow to move the baby to the back of the classroom with her. There is no supervision for the baby on the floor with the bottle. 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-13. View official inspection document (report 3fd28856-92ba-494e-b0ad-08e8b79c8391)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 3011/7/2025
30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-06)
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: The diaper changing mat in the Tumble Ones classroom had a tear in it (Pictures were taken). LS gave TA to the director and staff present explaining that diaper changing must be done on an impermeable surface. Due: 12/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-07. View official inspection document (report 3aef2047-4b18-4b48-b74e-4d7842bf442a)
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 1311/1/2024
13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed disinfectant spray and cleaning supplies, in an unlocked cabinet in the one year old room. Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the director. Items were removed at the time of inspection, placing this standard back in compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-01. View official inspection document (report e2464911-9936-4341-b807-e1663124ae88)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1211/1/2024
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-12)
A fire hazard, [in the air vents in rooms and bathroom], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. Many A/C vents in all classrooms and bathroom have built up lint. This is a fire hazard. Please keep them clean. Two Licensing staff observed these violations. Technical assistance was provided. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-01. View official inspection document (report e2464911-9936-4341-b807-e1663124ae88)
Not corrected
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$973/month
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About this daycare
- Location: NORTH FORT MYERS, LEE County
- Capacity: 94
- Type: Child Care Facility
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