
Wallen's Academy
235 E Main St, Dundee FL, 33838
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity44 children
Overview
About Us
Wallen's Academy is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 44 children in Dundee, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 4 years ago.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Wallen's Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C10PO0363
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingNov '23
Nov 2, 2023
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… | 33-06: 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 employ… | 35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments At the time of inspection,…
FindingMar '24
Mar 28, 2024
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 inspection, Counselor observed that locking mechanism o… | 33-06: 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 employ… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 … | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments At the time of the inspection, the provide…
FindingJul '24
Jul 3, 2024
33-06: 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 employ… | 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 (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR] Comments At the ti… | 33-13: Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (…
FindingNov '24
Nov 25, 2024
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safet… | 18-10: Linens were not provided for sleeping children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the cribs did n… | 20-06: 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 (Section 2.1 He… | 24-02: Preparation of food occurred in an area that is not a designated food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were
FindingMar '25
Mar 31, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General … | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection,… | 24-24: Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the pan… | 33-06: 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 employ… | 33-17: Child care personnel who completed ELFL health an
FindingJul '25
Jul 25, 2025
12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the ti… | 23-02: 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 Environmen…
FindingDec '25
Dec 2, 2025
24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Co… | 45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments At t…
FindingApr '26
Apr 2, 2026
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the van … | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection,… | 12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the ti… | 14-02: All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physica… | 20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play ya
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Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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