Bonita Springs YMCA The Suwyn Early Learning Center

BONITA SPRINGS, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity181
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
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address27220 Kent Rd, Bonita Springs FL, 34135

CityBONITA SPRINGS, FL 34135

CountyLEE

Phone2393330479

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

Capacity181

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/31/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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27220 Kent Rd, Bonita Springs FL, 34135, BONITA SPRINGS, FL 34135

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/31/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 343/31/2026

    34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-04)

    The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: Licensing Specialist determined that Director left employment on 3/20/2026 and that the Daycare currently has no Director. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance to the acting person in charge: a Facility must have a Credentialed Active Director for the daily operation of the Program. An active Director must be in place and hired by due date. Due: 9/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-31. View official inspection document (report 2a09f996-5ee5-43d9-96d4-dc4e90e9c0c6)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 343/31/2026

    34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-07)

    The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2 Comments: Licensing Specialist was not notified (3/20/2026) withing 5 working days that the Facility lost the credentialed Director. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: the Licensing Specialist must be notified within 5 working days of the Director no longer working at the facility. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-31. View official inspection document (report 2a09f996-5ee5-43d9-96d4-dc4e90e9c0c6)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High riskStandard 2412/17/2025

    24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-13)

    Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist inspected kitchen and observed cook preparing food (strawberries) and not wearing a head covering. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Provider: Head Covering must be worn by cook in kitchen at all times. Licensing Specialist observed Cook putting on Head covering. Compliance Comments During the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised that the facility provides meals and snacks to the children that are in care thru catering-JJ's Cafetria-Lic Number- ( NOS4607636). Licensing Specialist reviewed food acceptance log. ***The provider is a food Program participant. ****. A kitchen inspection completed by the Licensing Specialist. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-17. View official inspection document (report 26114e61-4195-4833-a470-7ba885c73af3)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 3312/17/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)

    The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewed DCF Training Transcript for 1 staff member with an employee stary date of 5/28/2025 ( over 90 days) who did not begin the Introduction Course. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Provider: employees must start the introduction course within 90 days of employment start date by completing a class in part 1 or part 2. The staff member must complete a class by the due date for the facility to be in compliance. Due: 1/14/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-17. View official inspection document (report 26114e61-4195-4833-a470-7ba885c73af3)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 457/17/2025

    45. (45-04)

    An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist Reviewed 7 new staff records without having Employee History Verification completed. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistnce to the Director: Emplyment History Verification must be completed and documented with at least 3 attempts to obtain it and documented prior to the employment start date for all employers the staff member worked at in the last 5 years. The Employment History History Verification must be completed and documnted and provided to the Licensing Specialist by the due date for the daycare to be in compliance. Due: 8/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-17. View official inspection document (report 7fdf106e-f1b3-4394-ab00-d3160cd4eec5)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 041/21/2025

    04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)

    Supervision of children in the [TWO AND THREE year old class] group was inadequate in that [biting each other]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: Based on a sampling of childrens files from the two and three-year classrooms. From November 2024 until January 2025 there have been 16 biting accidents. In most of the situations the young children were fighting over toys and the situation escalated to a physical response of the child (bite). These situations could have been prevented by teacher supervision. Licensing provided technical assistance thus it was completed at the time of inspection, children must be supervised at all times inside or outside the facility. Please obtain resources to train teachers about biting children so these behaviors stop. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-21. View official inspection document (report c7bdf455-d0c6-4ef2-99d9-2e8377e5c605)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4112/12/2024

    41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-01)

    Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewed 3 children records with No Immunization Record. Provided technical assistance: children records must have Immunization Record within 30 days of enrollment in their facility record for non-school age children. The Immunization Records must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-12. View official inspection document (report 28b44efa-ebac-46e4-b4e1-6fe5b1a7f8a4)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4112/12/2024

    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: Licensing Specialist review 5 children records with immunization records that expired. Provided technical assistance: Immunization Records must be current and not expired. The updated and current Immunization records must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-12. View official inspection document (report 28b44efa-ebac-46e4-b4e1-6fe5b1a7f8a4)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4212/12/2024

    42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-01)

    Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewed 4 children records with No Student Health Examination. Provided technical assistance: A current Student Health Examination (valid for 2 years from date of examination) must be completed and in a child's record. The Student Examination Record must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance. Compliance Comments During the time of inspection, the Provider advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 100 children enrolled, 18 of which had been newly enrolled since the last inspection on 7/23/2024. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored all 18 of the newly enrolled childrens records. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-12. View official inspection document (report 28b44efa-ebac-46e4-b4e1-6fe5b1a7f8a4)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4711/4/2024

    47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-01)

    Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments: Reported by parent on 10/30/2024, that she observed the teacher in his two Year Classroom grab her son by the arm and forcibly put him in a chair. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-04. View official inspection document (report 8665cf50-167c-456e-8308-31d6b2f36c26)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

12Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$922/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: BONITA SPRINGS, LEE County
  • Capacity: 181
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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