Creative Kids Academy Inc
PANAMA CITY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1338 Florida Ave, Panama City FL, 32401
CountyBAY
Phone8502152674
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:15PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:15PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:15PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:15PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:15PM
Capacity77
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/22/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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1338 Florida Ave, Panama City FL, 32401, PANAMA CITY, FL 32401
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/22/2025
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 4412/22/2025
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 inspection, counselor observed that not all staff had a current child abuse and neglect form on file for review. T/A: Personnel records 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 child care personnel. Corrected - provider submitted the child abuse and neglect form for the staff listed on the supplemental before the inspection was uploaded. 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-22. View official inspection document (report 8085affb-7fd3-48fd-91e6-33edb0aac121)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 335/6/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-03)
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: During the onsite file review, counselor observed that a staff member had not started the required 40 childcare training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. T/A: Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 40 care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. Corrected - staff member began the required childcare training during the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-06. View official inspection document (report ca3c7e46-5e8c-44f5-907b-c5e39378d122)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 314/9/2025
31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (31-06)
The facility had insufficient age-appropriate seating for the number of children eating meals at one time. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the on-site complaint inspection, counselor observed that in the young one year old classroom, there were six children eating, but there was only seating for four children as two children were eating their lunch sitting on the floor. T/A: Indoor equipment Facilities must provide age-appropriate seating for the number of children eating meals and snack at one time. Correction confirmed on 5/6/2025 during an onsite inspection. Counselor observed seating for each child enrolled in the class. 32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 Not Monitored TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 51cfe4a4-0802-4223-82d3-2a84d44006cd)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 334/9/2025
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: During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that staff member listed on the supplemental, has not completed her 40 hours of required childcare training. 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) Corrected - during 5/6/2025 onsite inspection, counselor confirmed all staff employed are current with childcare training. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 51cfe4a4-0802-4223-82d3-2a84d44006cd)
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 249/13/2024
24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-11)
Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that garbage cans used for food waste in the 1's and 2'-year-old classroom did not have a tight-fitting lid. Food Preparation/Food Service Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily. Corrected - provider replaced garbage cans with containers with tight fitting lids (confirmed with pictures) before the inspection was uploaded. Compliance Comments Food service inspection conducted. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-13. View official inspection document (report 28e6b869-9adc-48c9-ade3-39f1b03b0c0e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 309/13/2024
30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-03)
The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [used dishes were in the handwashing sink in the 2yr old classroom, and infant milk was being thawed in a container in the handwashing sink in the infant classroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the on-site inspection counselor observed used dishes were in the handwashing sink in the 2yr old classroom, and infant milk was being thawed in a container in the infant classroom. T/A: All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. Corrected - staff removed the dishes and the thawing milk from the handwashing sinks during the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-13. View official inspection document (report 28e6b869-9adc-48c9-ade3-39f1b03b0c0e)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$918/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PANAMA CITY, BAY County
- Capacity: 77
- Type: Child Care Facility
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