FBC Bayou George Childcare Center

PANAMA CITY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity80
HoursMon 6:00AM to 5:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 5:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 5:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 5:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 5:00PM
Est. price$973/mo

Contact information

Address6227 Highway 2301, Panama City FL, 32404

CityPANAMA CITY, FL 32404

CountyBAY

Phone8507637541

Operating details

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

Capacity80

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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6227 Highway 2301, Panama City FL, 32404, PANAMA CITY, FL 32404

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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
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  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: 6/17/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 456/17/2026

    45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (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 Comments: Multiple staff did not have a completed 5131 form for licensing counselor to view on site. Provider corrected this requirement by completing the 5131 form on site with licensing counselor. Compliance Comments Provider stated that there are currently 20 children enrolled. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report 8243fef0-5264-4e5a-be9f-a87ee6176786)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 426/17/2026

    42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-01)

    Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments: Multiple children had expired or missing student health examination forms. Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report 8243fef0-5264-4e5a-be9f-a87ee6176786)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 416/17/2026

    41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-01)

    Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Comments: Multiple students had expired and or missing immunization records. Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report 8243fef0-5264-4e5a-be9f-a87ee6176786)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 126/17/2026

    12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-06)

    A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments: The facility had plug in type air fresheners in multiple classrooms and hallway area that are accessible to children. Provider resolved the non-compliance by removing the plug in type fresheners during the inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report 8243fef0-5264-4e5a-be9f-a87ee6176786)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 3211/20/2025

    32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 [SR] (32-07)

    The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides and swing] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. TRAINING Compliance Comments Monitored for 2024-2025 ten hour in service. Due: 12/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-20. View official inspection document (report 59054000-30e6-46d3-bc6b-699f0c7304e1)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 1711/20/2025

    17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 [SR] (17-01)

    The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Big kids playground- There is a blue fabric tunnel that needs to be removed. Vines on back fence need to be removed and roots need to be covered. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Due: 12/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-20. View official inspection document (report 59054000-30e6-46d3-bc6b-699f0c7304e1)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 338/1/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-06)

    The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete literacy within 12 months of industry start. Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. Due: 9/1/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-01. View official inspection document (report 7610557e-786c-4c86-bb7e-06d54931db01)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 338/1/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)

    Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete the 40 hours within 15 months of industry start. Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours) Due: 9/1/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-01. View official inspection document (report 7610557e-786c-4c86-bb7e-06d54931db01)

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 248/1/2025

    24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-13)

    Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Comments: Staff observed preparing snack in kitchen without proper head covering. Staff given technical assistance regarding proper head covering. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with readyto- eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-01. View official inspection document (report 7610557e-786c-4c86-bb7e-06d54931db01)

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 178/1/2025

    17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-01)

    The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments: The wooden decks need to be repaired with new wood or removed. Due to recent rain, the mulch has washed out under the slides and there are a few roots exposed. Mulch needs to be raked back into place. Vines on back fence and toddler playground need to be removed. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Due: 9/1/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-01. View official inspection document (report 7610557e-786c-4c86-bb7e-06d54931db01)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 114/9/2025

    11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 (11-03)

    Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B Comments: Staff used a high chair to discipline a child for acting out in class. Staff was advised this is not allowed and center manager reviewed the discipline policy with all staff. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 42cc6784-a0b0-4861-9892-3bf65cc585ee)

    Not corrected
  8. High riskStandard 343/28/2025

    34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-04)

    The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: Staff is waiting on transcript to be uploaded to the portal to get Director's credential. The estimated date for the transcript to be sent is 4/28/25. Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applications and documentation will be verified, and, if complete, the credential will be issued by the Department or its designated representative on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(g), F.A.C. A. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. B. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, is active for five years from the date of issuance. C. An individual may not be the director of child care facilities that overlap in the hours of operation. D. An individual with an inactive Director Credential is ineligible to be the director of a child care facility. E. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. F. Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-28. View official inspection document (report ced7d2c6-d03b-4961-ac22-062c3fa36acd)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High riskStandard 3411/19/2024

    34. Credentialed Staff (34-04)

    The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: Facility did not have a credentialed Director on site. Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applications and documentation will be verified, and, if complete, the credential will be issued by the Department or its designated representative on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(g), F.A.C. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report 4a5a2bb0-5969-47c3-9519-8f371b567178)

    Not corrected

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25Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: PANAMA CITY, BAY County
  • Capacity: 80
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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