Small Wonders Preschool

CAPE CORAL, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity187
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address13 SE 21st Pl, Cape Coral FL, 33990

CityCAPE CORAL, FL 33990

CountyLEE

Phone2395736890

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM

Capacity187

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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13 SE 21st Pl, Cape Coral FL, 33990, CAPE CORAL, FL 33990

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/6/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 138/6/2025

    13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-01)

    A potentially harmful item, [SPRAY BOTTLE], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Comments: Licensing observed a spray bottle containing bleach water under an unlocked cabinet in the year-old classroom. The staff labeled the bottle thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining 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 childs reach at all times. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-06. View official inspection document (report c3742836-f7f3-4646-91b2-b245892f3851)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 138/6/2025

    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 Comments: Licensing observed Lysol cleaner, bleach water, Lysol spray, and disinfectant wipes, in an unlocked cabinet in the three-year-old room with children present. The staff locked the cabinet thus it was complete at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining 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 childs reach at all times. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-06. View official inspection document (report c3742836-f7f3-4646-91b2-b245892f3851)

    Corrected at inspection

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 3311/18/2024

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)

    Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: The staff named on the notes did not complete training within 12 from his training start date. Technical assistance was provided. CCF Handbook 4.2.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Due: 12/18/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-18. View official inspection document (report 10e411f9-2c6c-4a11-afa2-af4113480406)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 3311/18/2024

    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: The staff named on the notes did not start training within 90 days. Technical assistance provided. CCF Handbook 4.2.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-18. View official inspection document (report 10e411f9-2c6c-4a11-afa2-af4113480406)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

6Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,009/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: CAPE CORAL, LEE County
  • Capacity: 187
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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