Odyssey Child Care Center Inc
FORT MYERS, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address4246 Evans Ave, Fort Myers FL, 33901
CountyLEE
Phone2393620563
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity131
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High8
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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4246 Evans Ave, Fort Myers FL, 33901, FORT MYERS, FL 33901
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/11/2026
- High3
- Medium-High8
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 135/11/2026
13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-03)
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed Lysol disinfectant spray and odor spray, in a low unlocked cabinet in several classrooms (Pictures were taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the director and staff member in the classroom. Items were removed and placed out of the reach children during the inspection visit placing this standard back in compliance. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-11. View official inspection document (report ce3a1579-3884-481d-b1f6-58ecafb66125)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 245/11/2026
24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-18)
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed expired food in the refrigerators. Pictures were taken. The provider discarded the expired food at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was given explaining that all expired food must be discarded. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-11. View official inspection document (report ce3a1579-3884-481d-b1f6-58ecafb66125)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 395/4/2026
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-01)
Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR] Comments: On May 4, 2026, GOC 1 reviewed an accident / incident report that was completed. The director stated that the parent picked up the child on April 27, 2026, left the facility and then came back to ask what happened to her child as she was not notified that anything happened. The accident / incident report was then filled out, signed by the parent and given to the parent. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the accident / incident reports are filled out and reported to the parent immediately. 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report 13762d28-eb37-43a6-bb6a-d5257d0f54de)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 301/7/2026
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 Ones classroom had a few tears 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. This was replaced with a new mat at the time of inspection, placing this standard back in compliance. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report bdf99581-903a-4999-98e5-f8b6d1a74954)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 411/7/2026
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The children listed on the supplemental page are missing a current certificate of immunization. The one on file is expired (pictures were taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was provided by the Licensing Specialist (LS) explaining that immunization records must be current. Due: 2/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report bdf99581-903a-4999-98e5-f8b6d1a74954)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 179/10/2025
17. (17-01)
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist (LS) observed a door at the playground area with a rusted metal strip that had jagged edges that could be a potential harm to the children (Pictures were taken). Technical assistance was provided to the director to remove and replace the metal strip. Please ensure that repairs are done by the due date. Due: 10/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report 377c7c0c-00f6-44cb-b6a1-0c33278e7c5f)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 121/24/2025
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: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. There were 3 stained ceiling tiles and curtains observed during this on site inspection in the 2&3 Year Old classroom. Pictures were taken of the tiles and curtains. Please check for water leaks and have the stained tiles replaced by the due date below. Licensing Specialist discussed this with the director and technical assistance was provided reminding staff of the importance in keeping the facility in good repair. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-24. View official inspection document (report 4eb08625-6c33-4781-a1e7-d42dd36e5ddb)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 041/13/2025
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)
Supervision of children in the [5 year old class] group was inadequate in that [not supervised]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: The Licensing Specialist (LS) observed a five-year-old child was dismissed from a front desk room to her classroom with no staff supervision. The staff asked the child to return to her classroom alone, located away from the office and about two turns from the original room. The staff did not follow the child or supervise her during the transition. The issue was corrected when licensing instructed the staff to supervise the child's transition to her classroom. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining children must be supervised 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-13. View official inspection document (report dd3cc737-515c-4fac-a3bb-1fe0315a2c41)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 391/13/2025
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-01)
Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR] Comments: The program failed to contact the child's guardian after the head injury occurred. Licensing provided technical assistance thus it was completed ta the time of the inspection, explaining parents must be contacted immediately in the event of a serious injury. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-13. View official inspection document (report dd3cc737-515c-4fac-a3bb-1fe0315a2c41)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 391/13/2025
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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: The program provided the incorrect date on the accident report. The accident occurred on 1/6/24 and was reported to have been written that day. But the staff who wrote it stated she wrote it the next day 1/7/24. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining reports must be written on the day of the incident/accident. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-13. View official inspection document (report dd3cc737-515c-4fac-a3bb-1fe0315a2c41)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 391/13/2025
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-04)
Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR] Comments: The program failed to provide the child's guardian with the accident report. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining accident/incident reports must be signed by the parent on the day of the accident. 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 2025-01-13. View official inspection document (report dd3cc737-515c-4fac-a3bb-1fe0315a2c41)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 139/11/2024
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: All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a child's reach at all times. Licensing Specialist (LS) observed hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a shelve, accessible to the children (Picture was taken). LS gave technical assistance (TA) to the staff responsible to ensure that all harmful items are stored in a locked or inaccessible area to children at all times. The staff responsible removed the sanitizer during this inspection visit, 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-11. View official inspection document (report 42765207-e77b-453c-a057-9cb8d02fd555)
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: FORT MYERS, LEE County
- Capacity: 131
- Type: Child Care Facility
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