The Realist Childcare
FORT MYERS, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address1834 Delaware Ave, Fort Myers FL, 33916
CountyLEE
Phone2398265558
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:00PM
Capacity10
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1834 Delaware Ave, Fort Myers FL, 33916, FORT MYERS, FL 33916
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/20/2026
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2026
- High riskStandard 074/20/2026
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: The staff person listed on the supplemental page has not completed the training to meet the SR training requirement. LS provided technical assistance to the operator explaining that all pre-service training requirements must be completed within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. 08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-20. View official inspection document (report 4ef1e842-554c-4434-b9b1-8f21fa1258d7)
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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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,147/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: 10
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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