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PANAMA CITY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity135
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:00PM
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address5705 Hickory St, Panama City FL, 32404

CityPANAMA CITY, FL 32404

CountyBAY

Phone8508729083

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:00PM

Capacity135

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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5705 Hickory St, Panama City FL, 32404, PANAMA CITY, FL 32404

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/4/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 283/4/2026

    28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (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 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: In the two year old classroom child cups brought from home did not have first and last names written on them. In the combined three/four year old classroom child cups brought from home did not have first and last names written on them. Licensing counselor explained licensing standard that child cups brought from home must be labeled with first and last names. Both classroom teachers made the correction by writing the childs first and last name on the cups at the time of inspection. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-04. View official inspection document (report a14b2eca-65fe-4c9a-9b59-8f6b5e050e41)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 183/4/2026

    18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (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: In classrooms where cots are utilized all of the cots were stacked on top of each other with bedding causing the bedding to be unsanitary. It was almost lunch time and cots were getting ready to be set out for nap. Spoke with personnel in charge and staff. Everyone understands that cots cannot be stacked with bedding and they will store bedding separately in a sanitary manner when nap is over. Pictures were sent to licensing counselor with corrected stored bedding and/or linens. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-04. View official inspection document (report a14b2eca-65fe-4c9a-9b59-8f6b5e050e41)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High riskStandard 3310/30/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)

    Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: During the on-site file review, counselor observed that not all staff had completed the required SR pre-service training. N/A: Preservice Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Provider will have staff listed on the supplemental complete required SR pre-service training. Not Monitored Comments Not monitored, cited on previous inspection. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments 10 Staff present with current CPR. 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments 10 Staff present with current First Aid certification. 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) Compliance 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments No medications currently dispensed. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-30. View official inspection document (report 9f6d9108-45b5-44f2-bfbb-1e04a8745a32)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 0710/30/2025

    07. (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: During the on-site vehicle inspection, counselor observed that the vehicle's alarm was not working(sounding) on one bus and not properly working (sounded when you opened the door and would not stop going off) until you closed the door on the second bus. T/A: Vehicle Requirements: By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare . 3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. 4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be selected from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above. Provider will have properly working alarm systems on vehicles used to transport children. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-30. View official inspection document (report 9f6d9108-45b5-44f2-bfbb-1e04a8745a32)

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 0710/30/2025

    07. (07-04)

    The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the on-site inspection counselor observed that provider did not have inspections on hand for review. T/A: Vehicle Requirements All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. Provider will have vehicle inspections on site for review. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-30. View official inspection document (report 9f6d9108-45b5-44f2-bfbb-1e04a8745a32)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 0610/30/2025

    06. (06-01)

    The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the on site inspection, counselor observed that one of the facility's drivers did not have a current physical granting medical approval to drive. N/A: Transportation: The driver of any vehicle used by a childcare program to provide transportation must have the following: A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. Driver will obtain a drivers physical granting approval to drive. 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-30. View official inspection document (report 9f6d9108-45b5-44f2-bfbb-1e04a8745a32)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 3410/7/2025

    34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-01)

    The facility was required to have at least [2] credentialed child care personnel and had [1] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B Comments: During the re-inspection, counselor spoke with provider and the credentialed staff requirements are still pending. Credentialed staff T/A: Calculating Number of Credentialed Personnel Necessary For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care personnel who meets the staff credential requirement. Based on this formula, child care facilities with 20-39 children must have one credentialed child care personnel, facilities with 40-59 children must have two credentialed child care personnel, and so on. The licensing authority will calculate the number of credentialed personnel required based on daily attendance. The provider needs two credentialed staff based on enrollment. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored Due: 11/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-07. View official inspection document (report 1d85e55a-6d2a-4f3b-a27c-171ae9023e09)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 347/22/2025

    34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-01)

    The facility was required to have at least [2] credentialed child care personnel and had [1] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B Comments: During the re-inspection, counselor spoke with provider and the credentialed staff requirement has not been met. Credentialed Staff N/A: For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care personnel who meets the staff credential requirement. Based on this formula, child care facilities with 20-39 children must have one credentialed child care personnel, facilities with 40-59 children must have two credentialed child care personnel, and so on. The licensing authority will calculate the number of credentialed personnel required based on daily attendance. Provider needs two credentialed staff based on enrollment. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored Due: 8/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 75db142a-acd7-4a3b-abf6-126beb6c33bc)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 346/20/2025

    34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-01)

    The facility was required to have at least [2] credentialed child care personnel and had [1] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B Comments: During the onsite inspection, counselor noted that excluding school age children from the ratio, and based on attendance, the facility would need at least two credentialed childcare personnel but only had one childcare personnel with active credentials. T/A: Staff Credentials For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care personnel who meets the staff credential requirement. Based on this formula, child care facilities with 20-39 children must have one credentialed child care personnel, facilities with 40-59 children must have two credentialed child care personnel, and so on. The licensing authority will calculate the number of credentialed personnel required based on daily attendance. Provider will meet requirements for staff credentials needed, based on daily attendance. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments 5 Staff present with current CPR. 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments 5 Staff present with current First Aid certification. First aid kit viewed and compliant. 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) Compliance 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments No medications currently dispensed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-20. View official inspection document (report fa9c46ba-4fe6-49ef-ad0f-663e551b5840)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 302/18/2025

    30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (30-03)

    The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [infant milk was being thawed in the handwashing sink]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the on-site inspection, counselor observed staff member thawing infant milk in the handwashing sink. Diapering Requirements Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up. Corrected during the inspection, as staff member removed thawing milk from the handwashing sin, and discarded. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report 42f60335-1b18-48de-8ae8-84ac382a57c4)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 072/18/2025

    07. (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: During the on-site vehicle inspection counselor observed that the vehicle's alarm system was not working. T/A: Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report 42f60335-1b18-48de-8ae8-84ac382a57c4)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 232/18/2025

    23. (23-06)

    During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [last fire drill was documented on 11/5/2024, as noted by staff and fire drill log.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the on site inspection, counselor observed that the last fire drill was documented on 11/5/2024. T/A: Fire Drills During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Corrected during the inspection, fire drill conducted by staff and documented during the inspection. 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 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report 42f60335-1b18-48de-8ae8-84ac382a57c4)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High riskStandard 3311/5/2024

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)

    Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: During the on-site file review, counselor observed that not all staff met the required pre-service SR training requirements. T/A: Preservice Childcare personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Provider will have staff completed the required SR training. In service training for the 2023/2024 fiscal year and SR health and safety training was monitored during the inspection. Not Monitored Comments Facility currently on Provisional status. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments 6 Staff present with current CPR. 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments 6 Staff present with current First Aid certification. First aid kit viewed and compliant. 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) Compliance 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-05. View official inspection document (report a8459bf1-ff8e-4cb1-a804-4fc2f8c4374b)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 2311/5/2024

    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 renewal inspection, counselor observed that the facility did not have an annual fire safety inspection conducted. T/A: Fire Safety 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. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. Corrected - facility received an annual fire safety inspection by fire inspector before the inspection was uploaded. The form was reviewed and filed with the renewal documents. Fire inspection conducted during the inspection and documented on the fire drill log. 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 2024-11-05. View official inspection document (report a8459bf1-ff8e-4cb1-a804-4fc2f8c4374b)

    Not corrected

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About this daycare

  • Location: PANAMA CITY, BAY County
  • Capacity: 135
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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