Pons Child Care And Development Center
PANAMA CITY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address2626 Jenks Ave, Panama City FL, 32405
CountyBAY
Phone8507857344
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
Capacity148
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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2626 Jenks Ave, Panama City FL, 32405, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/24/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 333/24/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that not all staff had completed the 40-hour introductory childcare training requirement. T/A: Mandated Introductory Training 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) Provider will have staff member complete the required childcare training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report ad5dfde2-d9c3-4473-91df-67de05cffb96)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 4012/6/2024
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (40-17)
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that expired medication had not been returned to custodial parent or legal guardian. Medication T/A: Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. Corrected - expired medication was returned to parent. RECORD KEEPING Compliance Comments Provider stated that 106 children are enrolled, all files monitored for the renewal. 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Provider stated that 106 children are enrolled, all files monitored for the renewal. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments The distracted adult and the influenza virus parent notifications were monitored during the inspection for the months of August through September. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Personnel records monitored, updated and new staff added in CARES2. Provider stated that 12 staff are on file. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-06. View official inspection document (report 6ef9289c-81be-4643-bb62-c7a1b00ccf1d)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/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: 148
- Type: Child Care Facility
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