Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.09
- Local median
- 0.13
Hawthorne Academy
22000 SE 65th Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- License:
- C08AL0088
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 5:00AM to 10:00PM; Sat-Sun: 6:00AM to 8:00PM
- Capacity:
- 66
- License expiration:
- September 6, 2026
Typical cost: $1,192 - $1,413 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,192 - $1,413/mo
Median daily rate: $55.00 - $65.20
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Alachua County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Hawthorne Academy from April 26, 2023 through April 29, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 4, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of March 1, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Eight later inspections, from March 12, 2024 through April 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 10 local median in Alachua County
Compared to 141 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.18
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental began in the child care industry on 09/07/2022 and have not completed the 40-hour training requirement. **Re-inspection date was extended to 3/1/2024 due to unavailability of exams in the area.** **Technical Assistance** 4.1 Beginning Training 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. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employmen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members stay current with their required professional training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2024 noted that some staff had not completed their required 40-hour introductory training. This question helps parents understand the current process for monitoring and completing staff development requirements.
- Context
- A later inspection in April 2026 was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for onboarding new staff to ensure they are fully prepared before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the orientation and training timeline for new employees helps families feel confident in the preparation of the individuals caring for their children.
General question
How do you maintain consistent communication with parents regarding daily activities and any changes in classroom routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication expectations helps parents stay informed about their child's experiences and the center's daily operations.
General question
Can you describe how you determine appropriate staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions or outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages supervision during different parts of the day provides insight into how they prioritize attentive care for all children.
General question
What steps does the leadership team take to monitor the classroom environment and support teachers in their daily work?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about management's role in the classrooms helps parents understand how the center maintains quality standards and supports its staff on an ongoing basis.