Little Wonders Academy

LAKELAND, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity122
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address5100 US Highway 98 N Ste 10, Lakeland FL, 33809

CityLAKELAND, FL 33809

CountyPOLK

Phone8636061382

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM

Capacity122

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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5100 US Highway 98 N Ste 10, Lakeland FL, 33809, LAKELAND, FL 33809

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/5/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 121/5/2026

    12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)

    An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed the bordering of the a/c ceiling vent in the middle one year class room, to be completely rusted. The provider replaced this during the inspection. Returning them to compliance. At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a broken ceiling tile in a vacant one year old classroom. The provider completed this during the inspection. Returning them to compliance. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-05. View official inspection document (report 4dd61e00-7359-46cf-97b2-dda89b387805)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 475/23/2025

    47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-01)

    Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection the interviews and video footage revealed the teacher kicked the cot, away from her with the child was standing up on it during naptime while he was already crying. Due to the teacher kicking the cot, the child fell forward and scraped his head on the cot, causing a red scrape on his forehead and leaving mark on it. The facility was advised to ensure staff is not forcefully moving cots while children are on them to avoid inappropriate interaction. The teacher was suspended for the duration of the investigation and the child is no longer in attendance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-23. View official inspection document (report a1058e86-b22b-40e1-918f-a01595790bcf)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 454/22/2025

    45. (45-07)

    Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental had more than a 90 day in childcare and did not have an updated background screening. To be placed back into compliance, the provider would need to show proof of the staff having an updated background screening before being able to work with the children. At that time the facility would be returned back to compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-22. View official inspection document (report 0cc919f3-0ad6-49ee-8528-a2f566bf5155)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 214/22/2025

    21. (21-10)

    The bath facility was not cleaned and/or sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed dirty wash cloths, and the bathroom needing to be overalled cleaned in the three year old classroom. The Director went in the bathroom and removed the wash clothes, and swept the bathroom. This returned the facility back into compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-22. View official inspection document (report 0cc919f3-0ad6-49ee-8528-a2f566bf5155)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 124/22/2025

    12. (12-01)

    Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed the a/c vents in the VPK A room, a broken tile in the VPK B room. They have until the to compliance for this standard. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-22. View official inspection document (report 0cc919f3-0ad6-49ee-8528-a2f566bf5155)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 3012/11/2024

    30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-01)

    Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that three of the five classrooms that have diaper changing stations did not have handwashing stations. Provider stated they would get portable stations by the due date to be placed back into compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-11. View official inspection document (report 80ae0694-2cc2-473c-9d20-c9fdfdcd813a)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 1212/11/2024

    12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-01)

    Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed what appears to be dead bugs sitting on the light fixture in the childrens bathroom. Technical assistance was also provided to clean the vents in the 3 year old classroom where the children all are potty trained at the very end of the facility. Please remove the light fixture and clean it prior to the due date. Due: 1/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-11. View official inspection document (report 80ae0694-2cc2-473c-9d20-c9fdfdcd813a)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 1212/11/2024

    12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)

    An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed several places throughout the facility where the ceiling tiles were cracked, stained, or bulging. Provider has stated the owner knows of the issue and it is a process that has begun to repair from a leak. Provider will let the specialist know of repair updates. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-11. View official inspection document (report 80ae0694-2cc2-473c-9d20-c9fdfdcd813a)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 1212/11/2024

    12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-03)

    A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection the specialist observed a staff member clean the nose of a child with a tissue she had been walking around with touching other objects; and did not wash her hands after the exchange. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-11. View official inspection document (report 80ae0694-2cc2-473c-9d20-c9fdfdcd813a)

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 1312/11/2024

    13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-03)

    Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection the specialist observed no locking mechanism in the one year class, and a VPK class room. In the unlocked cabinets, the specialist observed chemicals such as Fabuloso and water mixed in a bottle, container of Chlorox wipes, water and bleach in a bottle, and glade air freshener. One of the cabinets was able to be attached to lock, but one remains unlocked. The provider needs to install a lock to prevent the children from having access to the hazards in the cabinet.The provider was given a due date, and has until that time to replace the locks to return to compliance. Extra time is allotted to align the other due dates. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-11. View official inspection document (report 80ae0694-2cc2-473c-9d20-c9fdfdcd813a)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 3012/11/2024

    30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-07)

    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] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed several items on the diaper changing tables (masking tape, bottle of glue, and hand held radio, a small bin of toys and a roll of toilet paper). Staff removed items returning to compliance at the time of the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-11. View official inspection document (report 80ae0694-2cc2-473c-9d20-c9fdfdcd813a)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 3212/11/2024

    32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-03)

    The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Toys were broken and missing parts.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed several toys on the playground that were broken or missing parts. The specialist observed the wheels on the outdoor coaster cars were cracked, black and blue ride along was observed with a broken handlebar, red push along was missing a wheel, and the red ride along toy was missing wheels. TA was given to the provider to remove and replace old toys by the due date to return to compliance. Extra time is allotted to align the other due dates. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-11. View official inspection document (report 80ae0694-2cc2-473c-9d20-c9fdfdcd813a)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 3912/11/2024

    39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-04)

    Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Several incident reports were observed and several of them showed that parents were not provided incident reports on the day of the occurrence. The incident reports were provided a days or days later. The parent signed the incident report but not until later. Technical assistance given that incident reports need to be shared on the same day with the parent. Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they do not give medication to any children. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-11. View official inspection document (report 80ae0694-2cc2-473c-9d20-c9fdfdcd813a)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-Low riskStandard 4612/11/2024

    46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-07)

    The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [Not all children signed in at their arrival].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed the attendance incorrect (children not marked in); in the two year old class and the three year old class. The teachers signed the children into the classroom roster; therefore, completed at time of inspection. TA was given, reminding the teachers to sign the children in at the time they enter the classroom. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-11. View official inspection document (report 80ae0694-2cc2-473c-9d20-c9fdfdcd813a)

    Not corrected

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About this daycare

  • Location: LAKELAND, POLK County
  • Capacity: 122
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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