Small Town Childcare And Preschool
PANAMA CITY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address7713 Highway 77, Panama City FL, 32409
CountyBAY
Phone8502651070
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity50
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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7713 Highway 77, Panama City FL, 32409, PANAMA CITY, FL 32409
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/8/2025
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 3310/8/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)
Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June Comments: During the on-site file review, counselor observed that not all staff who work 10 hours or more had completed the annual 10 hours in service training. N/A: Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Corrected - staff member completed the in-service requirements before the inspection was uploaded. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-08. View official inspection document (report e4cd3445-02a4-4f7b-9b3f-9e68ad59efb9)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 4510/8/2025
45. (45-01)
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the on-site file review, counselor observed that a new staff member did not have a completed background and screening and personnel file requirement form on file. T/A: Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. Corrected - provider completed the background screening and personnel file requirement form on new staff during the inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-08. View official inspection document (report e4cd3445-02a4-4f7b-9b3f-9e68ad59efb9)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 232/11/2025
23. (23-08)
The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[the date and number of children and personnel in attendance]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the on site inspection, counselor observed that provider did not document fully the fire drill. Fire drills T/A: A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. Corrected during the inspection as staff member updated the fire drill log with the required information. Last fire drill date 1/29/2025. FOOD AND NUTRITION Compliance Comments Food service inspection conducted. 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Food service inspection conducted. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and snack. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-11. View official inspection document (report 4afef794-78e9-418f-a8fd-aca7dcf75e3b)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 322/11/2025
32. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that no monthly checks were conducted on fence base, as some of the support beams and fence slats have rotted, and a portion of the fence is no longer securely anchored. Outdoor Equipment All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. Provider will re-secure fence post and fence panel. TRAINING Compliance Comments Staff training verified compliant in CARES2. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-11. View official inspection document (report 4afef794-78e9-418f-a8fd-aca7dcf75e3b)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 362/11/2025
36. (36-02)
Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the on-site file review, counselor observed that required staff needed for CPR requirement did not have CPR documentation on site for review. T/A: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. Corrected, staff member emailed copy of CPR card for review before the inspection was uploaded. 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-11. View official inspection document (report 4afef794-78e9-418f-a8fd-aca7dcf75e3b)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 372/11/2025
37. (37-07)
Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the on-site file review, counselor observed that not all the required staff needed for 1st aid requirement, had 1st aid training documentation on file for review. T/A: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. Corrected, staff member emailed licensing counselor a copy of 1st aid certification for review, before the inspection was uploaded. 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-11. View official inspection document (report 4afef794-78e9-418f-a8fd-aca7dcf75e3b)
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 4410/30/2024
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the onsite file review, counselor observed that a staff member did not have a current child abuse and neglect form signed annually. Personnel Records N/A: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel. Corrected: staff member signed a current child abuse and neglect form during the inspection Provider stated 3 staff are on file. Compliance Comments BGS verified compliant in The Clearinghouse. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-30. View official inspection document (report 88cba1b8-05ba-49b4-96b4-3d7dca93b960)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$973/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PANAMA CITY, BAY County
- Capacity: 50
- Type: Child Care Facility
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