Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 6.33
- Local median
- 2.04
Wallens Academy
218 Eagle Ridge Dr Unit 508, Lake Wales, FL 33859
- License:
- C10PO0497
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 36
- License expiration:
- December 1, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 31, 2025
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Wallens Academy from October 31, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 31, 2026 and involved sleep safety.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
19 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 16 local median in Lake Wales
Compared to 28 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 26%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 3.96
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.
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed a mixed age group of 5 children (infant to 1-year-old in a classroom with 1 Child Care Personnel. Licensing Specialist remained in the classroom to meet ratio. Designated Representative/Child Care Personnel arrived at the facility and remained in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure to always follow appropriate ratio. This standard was brought back into compliance. • At the time of reinspection, ratio was as follows..... Infant to 1-year-old 5:1 Child Care Personnel 2-year-old to 3-year-old 13:1 Child Care Personnel Other Personnel Corrected ratio. Infant to 1-year-old 5:2 Child Care Personnel 2- ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed toys hanging inside the infant cribs while infant was inside the cribs. Also blanket and toys were inside the cribs. This poses a potential suffocation/strangulation risk for the child. Technical assistance was provided that all personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices and infant napping shall not have items that could pose a strangulation/suffocation risk. This standard was brought back into compliance when the items were removed from the cribs. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a mixed classroom of 1-year-old to 2-year-old watching a propped-up tablet. Technical assistance was provided that electronic media for children under two years of age isnt permissible. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children two years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. This standard was brought back into compliance when the tablet was turned off. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the classroom with a capacity of 14 and the classroom with capacity of 14 had stained ceiling tiles. The classroom with capacity of 14 stained ceiling tiles appeared drooping/hanging. Technical assistance was provided that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. This standard was brought back into compliance when the ceiling tiles were replaced by maintenance. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a basket of blankets for the children in care. The blanket is used for naptime and was stored all together. Technical assistance was provided that bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. Not Monitored Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe naptime. •
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed classrooms (capacity 15 and capacity 12) without the facilitys emergency evacuation plan diagram without safe exit routes posted. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the facilitys emergency evacuation plan diagram of safe routes are posted in each classroom. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider posted evacuation plan diagram. • Fire drills were conducted on 12/22/25 and 1/12/26. • Fire inspection conducted on 9/10/25. • Fire extinguisher serviced in July 2025. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed Friendly Farm nonfat Greek yogurt expired 1/26/26 and 2/21/26 inside the kitchen refrigerator. Technical assistance was provided to discard on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Poisonous/toxic or cleaning products were not stored separately from food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed bleach and carpet cleaner stored next to baby forum on top of the refrigerator inside the kitchen. Technical assistance was provided that poisonous/toxic chemicals or cleaning products must be stored separately from food. Products must not be stored on shelves above food preparation areas and/or food products intended for human consumption, unless placed in bins that are impermeable.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-20
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [not enough food groups were served]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the children served milk and Cheerios for breakfast. Breakfast was missing a food group as breakfast call for 3 food groups to be met. Technical assistance was provided to ensure nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. Provider was encouraged to review Child Care Food Program Meal Pattern for Children. This standard was brought back into compliance when at lunch appropriated food groups was served. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the GE refrigerator/freezer in the kitchen did not have a thermometer inside. Technical assistance was provided that an accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. This standard was brought back into compliance when thermometer was placed in refrigerator.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the GE refrigerator/freezer in the kitchen did not have a thermometer inside. Technical assistance was provided that an accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. This standard was brought back into compliance when thermometer was placed in refrigerator.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not share with child care personnel or post in an easily accessible location, special food restrictions for a child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed childrens allergy and special food restrictions records posted in every classroom visible to parents and other non-Child Care Personnel. Technical assistance was provided to ensure special food restrictions are shared with child care personnel posted in an easily seen location that is not readily visible by parents or non-Child Care Personnel and followed. Place a cover sheet over the list labeled Allergy. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider covered the allergy list. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-14
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, did not have substitutions noted, was not accessible to parents]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe the facilitys menu posted. Technical assistance was provided meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. This standard was brought back into compliance. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was not retained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Provider failed to maintain the food acceptance log at the facility. The facility caters food from the facilitys sister site Wallens Academy C10PO0363. Technical assistance was provided that a food acceptance log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. Licensing Specialist emailed Director a copy of the food acceptance log and Child Care Facility Handbook. •
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands [after diapering]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Child Care Personnel changing child in care diaper without washing their hands after. Technical assistance was provided that hands must be washed and dried thoroughly after each diapering or toileting procedure, and all surfaces that have been touched must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected to prevent the spread of germs.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing station in the diapering area did not include [ running water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the portable sink inside the classroom where diapering occurs did not have any running water. Technical assistance was provided that when children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed miscellaneous items stored on/under changing inside the classrooms. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on the table changing table.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization forms on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplement had expired Student Health Examination on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current Student Health Examination on file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring that infant cribs remain free of extra items during naptime?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 show that items were observed in infant cribs, which can pose a risk to infants. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains safe sleep environments for children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team manage classroom staffing to ensure that required ratios are consistently met throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. This question allows the director to explain the steps taken to ensure appropriate supervision at all times.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy for storing cleaning supplies and chemicals to ensure they are kept separate from food preparation areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2026 show a finding regarding the storage of cleaning products near food. Asking about current storage procedures helps parents understand how the facility keeps hazardous materials away from food areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children's health and immunization records are kept up to date and tracked for renewal?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from February 2026 indicate that some student health and immunization forms were expired. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative process for maintaining required health documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training or daily routines do you have in place to ensure staff follow proper hand-washing procedures after diapering?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from February 2026 noted a finding regarding hand-washing after diapering. Asking about current staff training and routines helps parents understand the center's approach to hygiene and sanitation.
Related violations