Joyce's Learning Center LLC

PANAMA CITY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity95
HoursMon 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$973/mo

Contact information

Address621 Kraft Ave, Panama City FL, 32401

CityPANAMA CITY, FL 32401

CountyBAY

Phone8502156451

Operating details

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

Capacity95

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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621 Kraft Ave, Panama City FL, 32401, PANAMA CITY, FL 32401

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/29/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 284/29/2025

    28. (28-02)

    Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: During the inspection, counselor observed that sippy cups brought from home in the two-year-old classroom, were not labeled with the child's first and last name. T/A: Food handling Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. Corrected - during the inspection, staff member labeled the cups brought from home, with the children's first and last names. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-29. View official inspection document (report 164fff6a-6098-46bc-9abd-3f2faaf0b8c2)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 334/29/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: During the on-site file review, counselor observed that a new staff member had not completed safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome training. T/A: Training Requirements Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record. Corrected - Staff member completed safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome training before the inspection was uploaded. Counselor verified training compliance on the DCF training transcript. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-29. View official inspection document (report 164fff6a-6098-46bc-9abd-3f2faaf0b8c2)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 239/11/2024

    23. (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 Environment [SR] Comments: During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that there was no current annual fire safety inspection completed. Fire safety T/A Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. Corrected - provider had the annual fire safety inspection conducted before the inspection was uploaded and provided a copy for licensing renewal. Monitored fire drill log, fire drill conducted at time of inspection. FOOD AND NUTRITION Not Applicable Comments The facility does not provide food services. 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Not Applicable Comments The facility does not provide food services. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-11. View official inspection document (report 61228521-c63b-481b-bc5d-1cd6c8f01b74)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

7Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$973/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: 95
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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