Bay Haven Charter Academy Preschool
PANAMA CITY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address2501 Hawks Landing Blvd, Panama City FL, 32405
CountyBAY
Phone8502480332
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
Capacity61
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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2501 Hawks Landing Blvd, Panama City FL, 32405, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/6/2025
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2025
- Medium riskStandard 185/6/2025
18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-06)
The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Comments: During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that not all mats in classroom two had an impermeable surface. Bedding and linens T/A: Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. Corrected during the inspection mats used are ones with impermeable surface. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-06. View official inspection document (report e51a23c7-446b-43ea-b0d7-a3485793e4b3)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 335/6/2025
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 inspection, counselor observed that not all staff members had completed the required 40 hours childcare training. Training requirements 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. 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 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 listed on the supplemental complete required childcare training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-06. View official inspection document (report e51a23c7-446b-43ea-b0d7-a3485793e4b3)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 331/24/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-06)
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that not all staff had completed early literacy training. Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Provider will have staff complete early literacy training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-24. View official inspection document (report ef43a2ca-13e0-4a95-baf0-886c08fe4fa8)
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
$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: 61
- Type: Child Care Facility
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