North Bay Haven Charter Academy Preschool

PANAMA CITY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity53
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$1,065/mo

Contact information

Address1 Buccaneer Dr, Panama City FL, 32404

CityPANAMA CITY, FL 32404

CountyBAY

Phone8502480235

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM

Capacity53

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1 Buccaneer Dr, Panama City FL, 32404, PANAMA CITY, FL 32404

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/23/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 123/23/2026

    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 Comments: All classrooms inspected had dirty carpets from general use, pictures were taken. While on site the childcare personnel submitted a maintenance request for carpet cleaning and a copy of the request was given to the licensing counselor. Childcare personnel will notify licensing counselor when the carpet cleaning is completed and submit pictures to licensing counselor for reinspection. Due: 4/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report b6e6ecd3-acb7-4251-92a9-d54945c8a271)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 3311/13/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-02)

    The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [no documentation that the childcare training is now completed]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Comments: During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that not all staff had documentation to confirm completion of required childcare training. Documentation of Training: T/A The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation. A. A copy of the Departments training transcript may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each child care personnels record maintained at the child care facility. C. Early literacy courses and school-age training documentation must be uploaded into the Florida Pathways (Registry), which may be accessed from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. D. Any course completion certificate not documented on the training transcript will be considered invalid, requiring that the course(s) be retaken. Until the coursework is retaken and completed, child care facilities will be out of compliance for the mandatory training standard. Provider will submit Department's training transcript for verification of childcare training completion. Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-13. View official inspection document (report 106143ed-1a46-4498-ba30-6bb0b7ebc203)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 242/28/2025

    24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-11)

    Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Comments: During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that garbage containers being used for food waste did not have tight fitting lids. Food service T/A: Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. Provider will provide garbage containers for food waste with tight fitting lids. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-28. View official inspection document (report 5e83f1a9-65f5-45eb-a442-364e58ac4683)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

6Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,065/month

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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Florida by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: PANAMA CITY, BAY County
  • Capacity: 53
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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