The Academy Of Early Learning

PANAMA CITY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity71
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$1,065/mo

Contact information

Address2732 E 17th St, Panama City FL, 32405

CityPANAMA CITY, FL 32405

CountyBAY

Phone8507403194

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM

Capacity71

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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2732 E 17th St, Panama City FL, 32405, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405

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  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/24/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 123/24/2026

    12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-01)

    Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The air conditioning intake vents were in need of cleaning. Provider resolved the non-compliance issue by cleaning the air conditioning intake vents. Pictures of the air conditioning intake were sent to licensing counselor before this report was uploaded. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-24. View official inspection document (report cc6855b2-caaa-4d64-848c-e6387a415008)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 3311/14/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-02)

    The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [provider does not have a current transcript verifying training has been completed.]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 3.5 Health and Safety, Page 9) Training [SR] Comments: During the inspection, counselor observed that staff member did not have a current transcript verifying start date of required childcare training. Documentation of Training T/A: The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation. A. A copy of the Departments training transcript may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each child care personnels record maintained at the child care facility. C. Early literacy courses and school-age training documentation must be uploaded into the Florida Pathways (Registry), which may be accessed from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. D. Any course completion certificate not documented on the training transcript will be considered invalid, requiring that the course(s) be retaken. Until the coursework is retaken and completed, child care facilities will be out of compliance for the mandatory training standard. Provider will obtain current transcript to verify the start of required childcare training for staff member. Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-14. View official inspection document (report 3489f675-1108-46a7-bb34-210a1d50635f)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 173/11/2025

    17. (17-07)

    The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that the fence on the toddler play area was not at ground level in all areas due to soil erosion. Outdoor play area T/A: The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. Provider will make sure the base of the fence is at ground level in all areas. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report c987662e-6f3e-44bd-ac14-122d1dad3bd9)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 1211/25/2024

    12. (12-19)

    Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the outside play area monitoring, counselor observed that there were several holes on the play area that needed to be filled, and a partial gate that needed to be re-attached. T/A: Physical Environment General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Provider will have holes filled in and re- attach partial gate. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-25. View official inspection document (report 6918ae41-3a2d-4608-95c5-a6156052af91)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 1711/25/2024

    17. (17-06)

    The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the outside play area monitoring, the counselor observed that a gate that was adjacent to the play area was open and could allow children to exit the play area. T/A: Outdoor Play Area The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. Corrected -Center Director closed and secured the open gate during the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-25. View official inspection document (report 6918ae41-3a2d-4608-95c5-a6156052af91)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

10Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,065/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: 71
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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