Challenged Minds Learning Center Inc
FORT MYERS, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1851 Commercial Dr, Fort Myers FL, 33901
CountyLEE
Phone2392752031
Operating details
HoursMon 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity165
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1851 Commercial Dr, Fort Myers FL, 33901, FORT MYERS, FL 33901
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/8/2026
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2026
- High riskStandard 134/8/2026
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: Licensing specialist (LS)observed a bottle of hand sanitizer in the 3 & 4 year olds room labeled keep out of reach of children on a shelf withing the reach of children. The LS also observed a can of shaving cream in the 2 year olds room labeled keep out of reach of children on a shelf withing the reach of children. (Pictures were taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the director and staff by the Licensing specialist explaining that these items must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. Items were 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 2026-04-08. View official inspection document (report 0c5e1753-91e3-49d1-9b20-2385e4f01352)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 204/8/2026
20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Two infants were observed sleeping in cribs in the infant room with bibs on their neck. Licensing Specialist (LS) provided TA to the teachers and director responsible in reference to the this. Bibs were removed at time of inspection placing this facility back in compliance. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-08. View official inspection document (report 0c5e1753-91e3-49d1-9b20-2385e4f01352)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 2812/1/2025
28. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed in the two-year-old classroom sippy cups brought from home that were not labeled or only had a first name. The staff and director were provided TA by the licensing specialist on the requirement for last and first names on cups and bottles brought from home. The staff responsible then correctly labeled the cups, thus this regulation is marked back into compliance. Per director, bottles are prepared in the kitchen, SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-01. View official inspection document (report 184d4f5d-845f-44a1-8fc8-c399d97e67f1)
Corrected at inspection
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
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: FORT MYERS, LEE County
- Capacity: 165
- Type: Child Care Facility
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