Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.36
Pons Child Care And Development Center
2626 Jenks Ave, Panama City, FL 32405
- License:
- C14BA0038
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 148
- License expiration:
- December 31, 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Pons Child Care And Development Center from April 6, 2023 through March 25, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 24, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of April 24, 2025.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from May 2, 2025 through March 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32405
Compared to 27 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.67
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that not all staff had completed the 40-hour introductory childcare training requirement. 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. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that expired medication had not been returned to custodial parent or legal guardian. Medication T/A: Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. Corrected - expired medication was returned to parent.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- During the bus inspection, counselor observed that the horn/siren did not sound. Vehicle Requirements T/A: The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. Provider is aware of the vehicle requirements and will have siren /horn repaired.
- Correction status
- Due by December 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not share with child care personnel or post in an easily accessible location, special food restrictions for a child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G (Section 17.3, number 8) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that not all special food restrictions were shared/posted. T/A: Food Safety Special food restrictions must be shared with child care personnel posted in an easily seen location that is not readily visible by parents or nonchild care personnel and followed. Corrected during the inspection, staff member shared/ posted special food restrictions during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-14
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
What is your current process for ensuring that all medications on-site are current and that expired items are promptly returned to families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report where expired medication was found on-site. This question helps clarify how the center maintains its medication storage and disposal procedures.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily checks you perform to ensure that all vehicle safety equipment, such as alarms, remains in proper working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a time when a vehicle alarm was not in working condition. Asking about current maintenance routines helps parents understand how the center ensures safety during transportation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required introductory childcare training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a finding related to staff training completion. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring staff credentials and professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that special food restrictions for children are clearly communicated to all staff and kept in accessible locations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate an instance where special food restrictions were not properly shared or posted. This question helps parents understand how the center manages dietary needs and food safety for children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you maintain consistent communication with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for parents to stay informed about their child's care and the center's operational standards. This question helps families understand the center's approach to transparency and partnership.