Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.36
The Academy Of Early Learning
2732 E 17th St, Panama City, FL 32405
- License:
- C14BA0055
- 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, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 71
- License expiration:
- December 19, 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 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for The Academy Of Early Learning from March 24, 2023 through March 24, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 24, 2026 and involved facility condition.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32405
Compared to 27 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 8, 2024November 25, 2024March 24, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The air conditioning intake vents were in need of cleaning. Provider resolved the non-compliance issue by cleaning the air conditioning intake vents. Pictures of the air conditioning intake were sent to licensing counselor before this report was uploaded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [provider does not have a current transcript verifying training has been completed.]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 3.5 Health and Safety, Page 9) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, counselor observed that staff member did not have a current transcript verifying start date of required childcare training. Documentation of Training T/A: The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation. A. A copy of the Departments training transcript may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each child care personnels record maintained at the child care facility. C. Early literacy courses and school-age training documenta ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that the fence on the toddler play area was not at ground level in all areas due to soil erosion. Outdoor play area T/A: The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. Provider will make sure the base of the fence is at ground level in all areas.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the outside play area monitoring, counselor observed that there were several holes on the play area that needed to be filled, and a partial gate that needed to be re-attached. T/A:
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the outside play area monitoring, the counselor observed that a gate that was adjacent to the play area was open and could allow children to exit the play area. T/A: Outdoor Play Area The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. Corrected -Center Director closed and secured the open gate during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that area rugs in the preschool classroom were in need of cleaning along with the kitchen oven. General Health and Safety Requirements T/A: 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. Provider will have area rugs cleaned in preschool classroom and clean kitchen oven.
- Correction status
- Due by August 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that 3 staff were needed on site with CPR certification, but only 2 staff on file were certified and on site. First aid and CPR T/A By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total min ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that 3 staff were needed on site with 1st aid training, but only 2 staff on file had 1st aid training and on site. First aid and CPR T/A By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of childcare personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of childcare personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Outdoor play areas were not inspected daily, and logs were not documented. Technical assistance provided. Emailed a copy of the Physical Environment Log to provider. Assistant director will start using the form immediately and will check playground prior to the children going outside. All childcare 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. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[The February fire drill was not recorded on fire drill log. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Assistant director stated February fire drill was completed but not recorded on the log. Technical assistance provided. Reminded to log monthly fire drills. Assistant director will make sure all drills are logged from here on out. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany childcare 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 childcare personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintain ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
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 daily process for checking the outdoor play area to ensure all gates and fencing are secure?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where a gate was found open, which could allow children to exit the play area. Asking about the current daily safety check process helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that the required number of staff members with first aid and CPR training are always present with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show findings related to maintaining adequate coverage of trained staff. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages staffing schedules to meet safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the cleaning schedule for the facility, including items like air intake vents and classroom rugs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection reports show that sanitation and facility cleanliness have been noted as a topic in multiple inspections over the past few years. Asking about the current cleaning routine helps parents understand how the facility maintains a clean environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking staff training records to ensure all certifications remain current and easily accessible for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training documentation has been a topic in more than one inspection. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures that all personnel meet the necessary training standards.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily activities and routines that children participate in while at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication between the provider and families is important for understanding how the center keeps parents informed about their child's day and overall development.