Little Hawk Academy
LAKE WALES, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1051 State Road 60 E, Lake Wales FL, 33853
CountyPOLK
Phone8636784216
Operating details
HoursMon 7:45AM to 3:15PM; Tue 7:45AM to 3:15PM; Wed 7:45AM to 3:15PM; Thu 7:45AM to 3:15PM; Fri 7:45AM to 3:15PM
Capacity24
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High7
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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1051 State Road 60 E, Lake Wales FL, 33853, LAKE WALES, FL 33853
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/28/2026
- High3
- Medium-High3
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 444/28/2026
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)
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 Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Child Care Personnel must sign CF FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements annually. This standard was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel signed Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirement form. • At the time of inspection, Provider advised that 3 Child Care Personnel are employed, Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files. • Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-28. View official inspection document (report 32a4eea3-42b5-4ee8-ab1e-d4f2cc6ee86f)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 4512/18/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-04)
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a complete five-year work history verification. Technical assistance was provided to ensure a complete five-year work history is completed on child care personnel prior to hiring. Due: 1/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-18. View official inspection document (report 8e0056ef-d752-4336-847e-559198f82467)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3312/18/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-08)
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof of in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. Due: 1/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-18. View official inspection document (report 8e0056ef-d752-4336-847e-559198f82467)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3312/18/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not began introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Child Care Personnel was supposed to start DCF introductory training on or before 11/25/25. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that 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. Due: 1/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-18. View official inspection document (report 8e0056ef-d752-4336-847e-559198f82467)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 184/17/2025
18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-06)
The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several torn and ripped nap mats for the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all nap mats are in good repair and with impermeable surface. Not Monitored Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe naptime. • 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored Not Monitored Comments At the time of inspection, Provider is not caring for infants and/or children requiring cribs. • 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report f2acd77e-e33d-4b74-9548-636a624192ee)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 174/17/2025
17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-01)
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed yellow, blue and red airplane play equipment repaired with duct tape. Also, a plastic picnic bench table set was cracked two area and appeared to be repaired in other area with duct tape. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the play equipment before the due date on the inspection. Also, to monitor all playground equipment for signs of wearing and damage and repair or replace. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report f2acd77e-e33d-4b74-9548-636a624192ee)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 134/17/2025
13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-01)
A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemical], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed spray bottle in the classroom with unknown cleaning chemical that was not labeled. It was later determined the spray bottle contained cleaning solution. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all harmful chemicals are labeled. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all hand sanitizer are not accessible to the children in care. • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report f2acd77e-e33d-4b74-9548-636a624192ee)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-Low riskStandard 439/9/2024
43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (43-02)
The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed children's files A -H and observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing enrollment dates on their application/registration form. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was also encouraged to review all children's files to ensure each file is complete and has an enrollment date. Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 3 staff files and found to be in compliance. A staff file checklist was emailed to the provider on today's date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-09. View official inspection document (report d8401912-24b3-40f7-8b3e-5c2a658186d7)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 329/9/2024
32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-04)
Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they did not have a physical environment log. A blank form was reviewed with the provider and a copy emailed on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that maintenance must include inspections conducted each month and documentation of maintenance inspections must be kept for 12 months. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-09. View official inspection document (report d8401912-24b3-40f7-8b3e-5c2a658186d7)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 239/9/2024
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-05)
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the facility's fire extinguisher was last tagged in August 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the extinguishers serviced/retagged prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/15/24 and an emergency preparedness drill (lockdown) was conducted on 8/20/24. No weather drill has been conducted yet this licensing year. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-09. View official inspection document (report d8401912-24b3-40f7-8b3e-5c2a658186d7)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 129/9/2024
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-19)
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor and outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-09. View official inspection document (report d8401912-24b3-40f7-8b3e-5c2a658186d7)
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,126/month
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About this daycare
- Location: LAKE WALES, POLK County
- Capacity: 24
- Type: Child Care Facility
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