Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.17
- Local median
- 0.58
FBC Bayou George Childcare Center
6227 Highway 2301, Panama City, FL 32404
- License:
- C14BA0035
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 80
- License expiration:
- November 30, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,174 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,174/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $54.20
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Bay County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 23 available inspections for FBC Bayou George Childcare Center from January 18, 2023 through June 23, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 23
- Recorded violations
- 27
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 3
7 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
23 total inspections vs 7.5 local median in 32404
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 14, 2023November 13, 2023July 30, 2024November 19, 2024March 28, 2025August 1, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 1, 2025November 20, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 1, 2025June 17, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Report comments
- The facility had plug in type air fresheners in multiple classrooms and hallway area that are accessible to children. Provider resolved the non-compliance by removing the plug in type fresheners during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
- Report comments
- Multiple students had expired and or missing immunization records.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
- Report comments
- Multiple children had expired or missing student health examination forms.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Multiple staff did not have a completed 5131 form for licensing counselor to view on site. Provider corrected this requirement by completing the 5131 form on site with licensing counselor.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Big kids playground- There is a blue fabric tunnel that needs to be removed. Vines on back fence need to be removed and roots need to be covered. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides and swing] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Report comments
- The wooden decks need to be repaired with new wood or removed. Due to recent rain, the mulch has washed out under the slides and there are a few roots exposed. Mulch needs to be raked back into place. Vines on back fence and toddler playground need to be removed. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by September 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B
- Inspector notes
- Staff observed preparing snack in kitchen without proper head covering. Staff given technical assistance regarding proper head covering. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with readyto- eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete the 40 hours within 15 months of industry start. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete literacy within 12 months of industry start. 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. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B
- Report comments
- Staff used a high chair to discipline a child for acting out in class. Staff was advised this is not allowed and center manager reviewed the discipline policy with all staff. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Staff is waiting on transcript to be uploaded to the portal to get Director's credential. The estimated date for the transcript to be sent is 4/28/25. Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Facility did not have a credentialed Director on site. Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Department ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [the television in the Preschool room was not secured]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11
- Report comments
- Television was moved out of room. Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and clean. Equipment and furnishings must be arranged to allow direct supervision of children by child care personnel from all areas within a room/play area. Bookshelves, televisions, and other heavy furnishings must be stable and secured as to not pose a thr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete the DCF 40 hours within 15 months of industry start date. 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 ? Healt ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ratio upon arrival: 1:7- 1's 2:5- infants 1:20- 2 and up (majority 2's) Corrected ratio (staff returned from lunch)- 2:7- 1's 2:5- infants 1:9- 2 and up 1:11- 2 and up
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain emergency preparedness drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the emergency preparedness drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 14.1, numbers 3 and 4)
- Report comments
- Fire drill conducted during renewal. Emergency preparedness drill were not conducted and documented. Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill.
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-17
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1)
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete pre-service prior to unsupervised contact with children. Not Monitored Comments Facility is currently on a Provisional license that expires 2/29/2024. Staff has submitted Expedited NAC test and praxis. Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Flor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applic ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C
- Report comments
- Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. The television was on the movie Frozen with a group of one year olds in the classroom. Television was turned off.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete the DCF 40 hours within 15 months of industry start. 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 Rul ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete the ten hour in-service for July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Loss of Director- 2/24/2023 Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamili ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [date, number of children present, number of adults present]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Report comments
- Staff updated fire drill log. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during na ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental were not added to the Clearinghouse roster within 10 days. Staff updated roster at time of inspection. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D
- Report comments
- Parent was not given incident report on the day of the incident. The teacher had the form in the classroom when the child was picked up. TA given to staff. Staff will make sure to get the reports up front timely.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A
- Report comments
- Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority. Staff in charge did not have access to the student files. TA given to staff and office manager that files must be accessible at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for maintaining complete background screening documentation for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicate that some staff background screening forms were not on file at the time of the visit. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures all required personnel documentation is kept current and accessible.
- Context
- The provider corrected this requirement at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all items in classrooms and common areas are safe and appropriate for the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted a finding regarding the presence of accessible items that were not suitable for children. This question allows the director to explain their daily safety checks and how they monitor the environment for potential hazards.
- Context
- The provider resolved the issue by removing the items during the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor and secure heavy furniture or equipment to ensure it remains stable and safe for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where supervision-related equipment or training requirements were flagged. Asking about how the center maintains and secures equipment provides insight into their ongoing commitment to a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your system for tracking and updating student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show repeated findings related to student health and immunization documentation. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative procedures for keeping essential health records up to date.
- Context
- Corrections for these items were due by late June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you approach ongoing staff training and professional development to ensure all team members are fully prepared for their roles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports indicate several instances where staff training or credentialing documentation was missing. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages staff qualifications and training compliance.
Related violations