Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.5
Hawk's Nest Learning Tree LLC
1315 E 14th St, Lynn Haven, FL 32444
- License:
- C14BA0052
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 64
- License expiration:
- July 8, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,174 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,174/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $54.20
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Bay 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 inspectionJune 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Hawk's Nest Learning Tree LLC from February 15, 2023 through June 24, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 6, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of June 20, 2025.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Four later inspections, from July 22, 2025 through June 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 7 local median in Bay County
Compared to 86 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.85
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 24, 2024June 6, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 18, 2024February 11, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 27, 2023February 11, 2025Inspection 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
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the on-site file review, counselor noted that provider had extinguishers checked and the alarm panel checked, but did not have the annual current fire safety inspection by local fire authority. T/A: Fire safety Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. Provider will have fire safety inspection conducted annually.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, counselor observed that water cups brought from home, were not labeled with the child's first and last name. T/A: Food handling Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. Corrected - during the inspection, cups were labeled with the children's first and last names by staff.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not individually fed and supervised during meal times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed an infant not able to sit in an appropriate chair with good head control being bottle fed in a bouncy seat and not being held during bottle feeding. Mealtime supervision T/A: Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Children must not be left in high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. The use of safety straps is required to prevent children from falling out of the high chair. Corrected - teacher held and bottle fed infant.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site file review, counselor observed that not all staff had completed the required literacy training. Training requirements T/A: Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Corrected - staff completed literacy training before the inspection was uploaded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Inspector notes
- During the on-site file review, counselor observed that a staff member had not completed her 40 hours childcare training requirements. T/A: Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 14.3, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site fire drill, licensing counselor observed that the infant classroom staff failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information. T/A: Fire Drills A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany childcare personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. Corrected, roster was retrieved during the fire drill by staff member.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not individually fed and supervised during meal times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, counselor observed an infant with a bottle not being held during feeding. T/A: Mealtime supervision Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age-appropriate chair with good head control. Corrected: Infant feeding with a bottle while laying on a mat, was picked up and held during bottle feeding.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the onsite file review, counselor observed that all staff did not have a current child abuse reporting form on file for review. T/A: Personnel Records CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before Childcare Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel. Personnel signed current child abuse form during the inspection and/or before the inspection was uploaded. Provider stated 14 staff on file.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that the facility did not have an annual fire safety inspection. T/A: Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Provider will obtain an annual fire safety inspection. Monitored fire drill log, fire drill conducted at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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
- Inspector notes
- During the onsite file review, counselor observed that not all staff had competed the required 40 hour introductory childcare training. within 12 months of starting the training. T/A: Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare staff will complete required 40 hours of childcare training.
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 describe the current training and supervision practices for staff when feeding infants?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that instances regarding infant feeding supervision were noted in past inspection reports. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures staff follow safe feeding practices for infants.
- Context
- The facility has had multiple clean inspections since the last finding related to this topic.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all emergency preparedness documentation is readily available during drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that emergency preparedness and fire safety documentation have been topics of discussion in more than one report. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains its readiness for emergencies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members have completed their required professional training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports indicate that staff training documentation has been a topic in previous visits. Asking this helps parents feel confident that the staff are meeting all necessary educational requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all items brought from home, such as water cups, are properly labeled for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a finding regarding the labeling of personal items brought from home. This question helps parents understand the daily routine for managing children's belongings.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate daily routines and updates to parents to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding their child's care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between families and caregivers is essential for consistent care. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps them informed about their child's day-to-day experiences.