A. D. Harris Head Start Academy

PANAMA CITY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity113
HoursMon 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address819 E 11th St, Panama City FL, 32401

CityPANAMA CITY, FL 32401

CountyBAY

Phone8508189003

Operating details

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

Capacity113

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/28/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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Location

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819 E 11th St, Panama City FL, 32401, PANAMA CITY, FL 32401

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/28/2025

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2025

  1. High riskStandard 333/28/2025

    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 required SR training within 90 days of beginning employment. T/A: Training Requirements 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. Corrected - staff member listed on the supplemental, completed the required SR pre-service training (verified on ELC transcript) before the inspection was uploaded. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-28. View official inspection document (report a0427c43-6623-4b16-899d-6595895fadd7)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

1Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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: 113
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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