Loving Hands and Hearts Child Development Center
LEHIGH ACRES, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address205 Joel Blvd Ste 400, Lehigh Acres FL, 33936
CountyLEE
Phone2393035858
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
Capacity104
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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205 Joel Blvd Ste 400, Lehigh Acres FL, 33936, LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33936
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/18/2025
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 0411/18/2025
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)
Supervision of children in the [one year old classroom] group was inadequate in that [the GOC1 observed two children sleeping with no teacher in the classroom. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: November 18, 2025, the GOC1 observed two children sleeping in the one year old classroom with no teacher in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that direct supervision is provided to the children in care at all times. 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 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-18. View official inspection document (report 29f3d3ac-b36f-441b-9f0f-4149c55f8b77)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 1211/18/2025
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (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: November 18, 2025, the GOC1 observed in the Four & Five year old classroom two ceiling tiles that are bowed and in need of repair or replacement. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the ceiling tiles are repaired or replaced. GOC1 also observed one water-stained ceiling tile which needs replaced in the same classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that this tile is repaired or replaced. Due: 1/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-18. View official inspection document (report 29f3d3ac-b36f-441b-9f0f-4149c55f8b77)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1211/18/2025
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-04)
A health deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: November 18, 2025, the GOC1 observed in the two year old classroom, one air-conditioning vent to be covered in dirt/dust and in need of cleaning. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the vents are cleaned. November 18, 2025, the GOC1 observed in the four & five year old classroom, three air-conditioning vents covered in dirt/dust and in need of cleaning. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the vents are cleaned. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored 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 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 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored Due: 1/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-18. View official inspection document (report 29f3d3ac-b36f-441b-9f0f-4149c55f8b77)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4611/18/2025
46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-03)
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: November 18, 2025, the GOC1 observed the two & three year old classroom to have 7 children signed in on the roster and only 6 children in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival and departure. November 18, 2025, the GOC1 observed the four year old classroom to have 12 children signed in on the roster and only 6 children in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival and departure. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-18. View official inspection document (report 29f3d3ac-b36f-441b-9f0f-4149c55f8b77)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 4611/18/2025
46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-07)
The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the roster was not in the one year old classroom with the children.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: November 18, 2025, the GOC1 observed the roster for the one year old classroom was not in the classroom. During the inspection, the director had to get the roster from the office for the GOC1 to monitor. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the roster's for each classroom accompany the children in care. ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-18. View official inspection document (report 29f3d3ac-b36f-441b-9f0f-4149c55f8b77)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 071/6/2025
07. (07-04)
The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) • The director did not have a current annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used for transportation. The Licensing Specialist (LS) provided technical assistance from the handbook 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-06. View official inspection document (report 29c8cf4e-1d01-49b7-a12c-dddc2e1ddb0a)
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
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: LEHIGH ACRES, LEE County
- Capacity: 104
- Type: Child Care Facility
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