The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida and Kohl's Cares
The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida has partnered up with Kohl's Department Stores and its Kohl's Cares® program to promise a brighter, healthier future for the children in our community. As part of their commitment to keeping kids safe, Kohl's has designatated proceeds from their Kohl's Cares® program to support The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida's car/passenger safety and water safety outreach programs.
Thanks to Kohl's, The Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida can further promote childhood safety and wellness events, such as car seat inspections, and safe pool parties to help educate and protect children throughout Lee, Glades, Hendry, Charlotte, and Collier counties.
The Facts:
- Motor vehicle crashes are the No. 1 cause of death in children ages 3 to 14.
- More than 80 percent of car safety seats are installed incorrectly.
- Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under age 5 in Florida.
Car Seat Inspection Stations
Car seat inspections are available Monday through Saturday, by appointment only. Call an inspection station below to schedule your appointment.
Lee County
The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
- 239-343-6199
Cape Coral Hospital
- 239-343-5803
Cape Coral Police Department
- 239-573-3098
Estero
Fire & Rescue
- 239-390-8000
San Carlos
Fire & Rescue
- 239-267-7525
South Trail
Fire & Rescue
- 239-936-5281
Bonita Springs
Fire & Rescue
- 239-949-6200
Fort Myers Police Department
- 239-321-7700
Collier County
The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
- 239-565-8371
Collier County Sheriff's Office
- 239-252-0367
Immokalee
Fire & Rescue
- 239-657-2700
East Naples
Fire & Rescue
- 239-774-2800
Charlotte County
Charlotte County
Fire & EMS
- 941-743-1367
Hendy/Glades Counties
Clewiston Police Department
- 863-983-1474
For car seat info, rules, and regulations and updated recall lists, go to NHTAS.gov.
Safe Pool Party Events:
Come and learn ways to help your family stay safe while having fun in and around
the swimming pool.
Event for 2012 will be coming soon.
For more information on drowning prevention, please visit the sites listed: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Pool Safety site, The Injury Prevention Program site, a program of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and WaterproofFL.com.
