Creative World School at Gateway
FORT MYERS, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address11961 Fairway Lakes Dr, Fort Myers FL, 33913
CountyLEE
Phone2392353184
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
Capacity255
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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11961 Fairway Lakes Dr, Fort Myers FL, 33913, FORT MYERS, FL 33913
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/21/2025
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2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 395/21/2025
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-03)
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Comments: A teacher in the three year old classroom report to the LS and the GOC1 on May 21, 2025, that a child in her classroom has arrived at school with blood and scratches on her arms and that she scratches her arms aggressively. Technical assistance was provided to the director to explain that the teacher should document when a child arrives at the facility with an unusual occurrence on the day that it occurs with an incident / accident report. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report 5c061f40-896b-4a03-92a1-2326fcd2a38b)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 129/25/2024
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-06)
A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments: A wasp nest is present under the over hanging roof of the older children's playground. Take a photo of the nest's removal and send to licensing. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-25. View official inspection document (report b84c0078-92b1-445e-9938-543b1d9475b8)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: FORT MYERS, LEE County
- Capacity: 255
- Type: Child Care Facility
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