Zila Ling-Choung Family Day Care Home
FORT MYERS, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address1078 Whitehead Creek Loop, Fort Myers FL, 33916
CountyLEE
Phone2393342423
Operating details
HoursMon 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity10
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/1/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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1078 Whitehead Creek Loop, Fort Myers FL, 33916, FORT MYERS, FL 33916
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/1/2025
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2025
- High riskStandard 0710/1/2025
07. (07-11)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: During the renewal inspection on June 9, 2025, the Licensing Specialist observed the operator did not complete School Readiness. The operator reported they were unable to complete the training by the original due date of June 23, 2025, due to their computer needed to be repaired. The Licensing Specialist spoke with the operator again on August 13, 2025, who stated they were working on it slowly as they were still having computer issues. the Licensing Specialist observed the operator did not complete School Readiness on October 1, 2025. The Licensing Specialist explained again the 2 courses that the operator still needs to complete are Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (5 hours) in an email sent on September 30, 2025. 08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-01. View official inspection document (report 629c2bcc-2bde-4318-acfd-712c0593b345)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 078/20/2025
07. (07-11)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: During the renewal inspection on June 9, 2025, the Licensing Specialist observed the operator did not complete School Readiness training within 90 days of hire. The family home was given 14 days to complete the requirement per the School Readiness handbook. The operator reported they were unable to complete the training by the original due date of June 23, 2025, due to their computer needed to be repaired. The Licensing Specialist spoke with the operator again on August 13, 2025 who stated they were working on it slowly as they were still having computer issues. The Licensing Specialist is giving a third noncompliance but is giving the provider an additional 30 days to complete the training to allow for the computer issues. The Licensing Specialist explained the 2 courses that the operator still needs to complete are Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (5 hours). 08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report 06cf2716-6076-4e92-b652-de860b1f267a)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 077/10/2025
07. (07-11)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: During the renewal inspection on June 9, 2025, the Licensing Specialist observed the operator did not complete School Readiness training within 90 days of hire. The family home was given 14 days to complete the requirement per the School Readiness handbook. The operator reported they were unable to complete the training by the original due date of June 23, 2025, due to their computer needed to be repaired. The Licensing Specialist is giving a second noncompliance but is giving the provider an additional 30 days to complete the training to allow for the repair of the computer. The Licensing Specialist explained the 2 courses that the operator still needs to complete are Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (5 hours). 08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Due: 8/11/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-10. View official inspection document (report da8bb769-996e-4ba9-8584-41227c3526b7)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 076/9/2025
07. (07-11)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the operator did not complete School Readiness training within 90 days of hire. The family home was given 14 days to complete the requirement per the School Readiness handbook. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the School Readiness handbook Section 3.1 and 3.2 3.1 Preservice Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Within 90 days of initial employment with any SR provider, new hires and current pre-service trainees must complete all required preservice training by successfully completing one of the options below: Option 1 (DCF courses, plus corresponding exams) Existing courses available now under the Child Care Facility Part 1 heading for $10 per course: Health, Safety and Nutrition (8 hours) Child Growth and Development (6 hours) Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours) Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours) PLUS Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (5 hours) OR Option 2 (DEL Florida Early Childhood PD Registry) New courses available under the School Readiness Pre-Service heading for free: Child Development in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (2 hours; not required for school-age only programs) Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (5 hours) Transportation Safety in Child Care Programs (2 hours; if applicable) Not Monitored Comments During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no children were currently present on site. 08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 09. Animal Vaccinations FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 10. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 11. Smoking on Premise FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.3 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 12. Firearms and Weapons FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.4 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 13. Indoor Play Areas FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Swimming Pools FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 16. Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 17. Vermin/Pest Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-09. View official inspection document (report 9150fd5b-cc1c-4395-8d95-1f4d64c1df7f)
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
$1,147/month
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About this daycare
- Location: FORT MYERS, LEE County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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