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Creative Kids Academy Inc

1338 Florida Ave, Panama City, FL 32401

License:
C14BA0048
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
77
License expiration:
February 5, 2027
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 inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Creative Kids Academy Inc from January 9, 2023 through June 4, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on December 22, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.

Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

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
13

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 7 local median in 32401

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.85
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
8%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.57

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, counselor observed that not all staff had a current child abuse and neglect form on file for review. T/A: Personnel records CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Corrected - provider submitted the child abuse and neglect form for the staff listed on the supplemental before the inspection was uploaded.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
During the onsite file review, counselor observed that a staff member had not started the required 40 childcare training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. T/A: Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months f ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility had insufficient age-appropriate seating for the number of children eating meals at one time. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the on-site complaint inspection, counselor observed that in the young one year old classroom, there were six children eating, but there was only seating for four children as two children were eating their lunch sitting on the floor. T/A: Indoor equipment Facilities must provide age-appropriate seating for the number of children eating meals and snack at one time. Correction confirmed on 5/6/2025 during an onsite inspection. Counselor observed seating for each child enrolled in the class.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
Official code
31-06
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
Inspector notes
During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that staff member listed on the supplemental, has not completed her 40 hours of required childcare training. 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that garbage cans used for food waste in the 1's and 2'-year-old classroom did not have a tight-fitting lid. Food Preparation/Food Service Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily. Corrected - provider replaced garbage cans with containers with tight fitting lids (confirmed with pictures) before the inspection was uploaded.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-11
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [used dishes were in the handwashing sink in the 2yr old classroom, and infant milk was being thawed in a container in the handwashing sink in the infant classroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the on-site inspection counselor observed used dishes were in the handwashing sink in the 2yr old classroom, and infant milk was being thawed in a container in the infant classroom. T/A: All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. Corrected - staff removed the dishes and the thawing milk from the handwashing sinks during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-03
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the onsite inspection, counselor observed areas that were in need of repair, broken floor drain , ceiling light in the kitchen and the pantry not working, broken toilet lids in 3yr old class, weather stripping around two doors need replacing, washer for handwashing sink in the kitchen needs replacing. T/A: General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Correction: provider will repair/replace items in need of repair ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the on-site file review, counselor observed that not all children required, had a certification of immunization record on file. T/A: Immunization Records The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunizat ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the onsite file review, counselor observed that not all children required had a current certificate of immunization record. T/A: Immunization Records The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the onsite file review, the counselor observed that not all required children enrolled, had a current health physical on file. T/A: Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. Provider will obtain a current healt ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the onsite inspection and file review, counselor observed that not all staff had a complete personnel record on site. T/A: Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority Correction: Provider shall obtain on site a completed personnel file for all staff. Personnel files monitored and updated in CARES2 Provider stated 13 staff are employed.
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-01

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

Could you describe the center's current process for ensuring that handwashing sinks are used only for their intended purpose?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2024 inspection noted that a handwashing sink was used for other tasks, such as thawing milk and holding dishes. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains sanitary standards for handwashing areas.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members remain up-to-date with their required training and certifications?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that staff training documentation was a repeated topic in 2025. Discussing how the center tracks and manages these requirements provides insight into their administrative oversight and commitment to staff development.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that there is always sufficient age-appropriate seating for every child during meal times?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 noted an instance where seating was insufficient for the number of children eating. Asking about this helps parents understand how the facility plans for classroom capacity and mealtime routines.
Context
The correction was confirmed by the inspector during a follow-up visit.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you explain the process for maintaining and updating personnel records, such as required annual forms?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from late 2025 indicated that a required staff form was missing during a review. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative procedures for keeping staff documentation current.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question

How does the center communicate with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication helps families feel connected to their child's daily experience and ensures everyone is aligned on center policies. Understanding how the provider shares information can help parents decide if the center's communication style is a good fit for their family.