
Wallens Academy
218 Eagle Ridge Dr Unit 508, Lake Wales FL, 33859
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity36 children
Overview
About Us
Wallens Academy is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 36 children in Lake Wales, Florida.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Wallens Academy .
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C10PO0497
Inspection History
1 clean inspection · 2 with findings in the last 3
- CleanOct '25
FindingFeb '26
Feb 25, 2026
09-06: The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist obser… | 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, Licensing Specialist observed the classroom… | 18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a basket of b… | 23-10: 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] Comments At the time of insp… | 24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or b
FindingMar '26
Mar 31, 2026
03-01: 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] Comments At the time o… | 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 Physical Enviro…
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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
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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