Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.58
FAITHFUL BEGINNINGS CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION
5714 Boat Race Rd, Panama City, FL 32404
- License:
- C14BA0076
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 7:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 174
- License expiration:
- July 28, 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 inspectionMarch 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 24, 2025
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for FAITHFUL BEGINNINGS CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION from July 23, 2025 through March 4, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 4, 2026 and involved medication.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 7.5 local median in 32404
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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.
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- Cups were not labeled with the childs first and last name in the three and four year old classroom. Teacher corrected by labeling the cups per licensing standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [a clip on the child that contained menthol for congestion], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K
- Report comments
- In the infant classroom an infant had a clip attached to his/herself by the parent at drop off that the teacher stated contained menthol to help the child with congestion. There was no medication form signed by the parent. The clip was removed from the child by the teacher. Technical assistance was provided at time of inspection on non-prescription medication being dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
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
Could you explain the process for how staff handle authorization forms when parents provide items like medicated clips or other health-related products for their children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection indicate that a non-prescription item containing menthol was present on a child without the required written authorization. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all health-related items are properly documented and authorized by parents.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current system for ensuring that all personal items brought from home, such as sippy cups or bottles, are clearly labeled with a child's name?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that some cups were not labeled with the children's names. Asking about the current labeling process helps parents understand how the center keeps track of personal belongings to prevent mix-ups.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents about updates to health and safety policies throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staying informed about policy changes helps families feel confident in the center's daily operations. Regular communication ensures that parents are always aware of the latest procedures regarding child care and health protocols.
General question
What training do your teachers receive regarding the administration of medications and the documentation required for items brought from home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the training staff undergo provides insight into how the center maintains consistent care standards. This helps parents feel comfortable knowing that teachers are prepared to follow established health and safety guidelines.
General question
Can you describe the daily routine for infant classrooms, specifically regarding how staff manage individual care needs and parent instructions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the daily routine helps parents understand how the center balances group activities with individual care requirements. This provides a clear picture of how staff prioritize each child's specific needs during the day.