Shari's Children Academy, Inc

PANAMA CITY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity48
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
Est. price$1,024/mo

Contact information

Address1516 E 11th St, Panama City FL, 32401

CityPANAMA CITY, FL 32401

CountyBAY

Phone8502155968

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

Capacity48

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1516 E 11th St, Panama City FL, 32401, PANAMA CITY, FL 32401

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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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  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: 6/12/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 336/12/2026

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)

    Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June Comments: Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete the 2024-2025 ten hour in service within the correct time frame. Staff completed 9/10/2025. Staff completed 2025-2026 ten hour in service on 2/12/2026. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-12. View official inspection document (report b7db1e87-637d-46f9-81c8-6b285c1247bb)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High riskStandard 3310/3/2025

    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 onsite file review, counselor observed that a staff member had not completed the SR preservice training within 90 days of 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 completed the required SR preservice training before the inspection report was uploaded. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-03. View official inspection document (report 4506a30e-51bd-422e-b6a7-c1868408a2ca)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 405/19/2025

    40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (40-05)

    The label on the prescription medication did not have the required information in that it did not include [ name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that a prescription medication left at the facility for dispensing, was missing required information. T/A: Medication Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must be dispensed according to written directions on the prescription label or printed manufacturers label and maintained at the appropriate temperature. Corrected, provider received the required information on the medication label during the inspection. RECORD KEEPING Compliance Comments Provider stated 45 children are enrolled, all files monitored during the inspection. 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Provider stated 45 children are enrolled, all files monitored during the inspection. 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 parent notifications were monitored during the inspection for the month of April 2025. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-19. View official inspection document (report 8559a1ce-9e2a-4192-9e70-613a51fcb03b)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

5Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,024/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: 48
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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