Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.57
- Local median
- 0.46
The Church At The Beach Preschool
10620 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
- License:
- C14BA0442
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Before School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Tue: 7:30AM to 4:00PM; Wed: 7:30AM to 4:30PM; Thu-Fri: 7:30AM to 4:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 68
- License expiration:
- September 27, 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 inspectionApril 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for The Church At The Beach Preschool from January 26, 2023 through April 14, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 17, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of October 17, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from September 25, 2025 through April 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 2 local median in 32407
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 32%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.63
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 18, 2023September 17, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 18, 2023September 17, 2025Inspection 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
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
- Several areas have cracks where the turf separated. Staff filled cracks with sand. Truck needs the stakes hammered down. Staff hammered down. Director texted pictures before inspection was uploaded. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Report comments
- Facility is waiting on a repair part. Once part is received and item repaired, fire inspector will go back out. Last cleared fire inspection was 8/16/24. Fire drill conducted during renewal.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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: 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 June 17, 2024
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 date. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Report comments
- Initial fire inspection conducted 9/8/23 did not pass. Reinspection conducted 9/25/23. This inspection passed. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B
- Report comments
- Extinguishers were last tagged August 2022. AFPS came out 9/22/23 and retagged for September 2023. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the spring horse was broken off]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Report comments
- All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Report comments
- All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers. Three classrooms did not have outlet covers. Staff put safety outlet covers back in place.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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 current process for ensuring that electrical outlets are properly covered and secure in all classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show a finding regarding the status of electrical outlet covers. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage its annual fire safety inspections to ensure all documentation is current and approved?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the status of annual fire safety inspections has been a topic in multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain how they track and maintain these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting the outdoor play area to ensure equipment remains in good repair and free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that the maintenance of outdoor play equipment and the play area environment has been noted in past inspections. Learning about the current maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility keeps the play space ready for daily use.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how the center tracks and verifies that all staff members have completed their required training and early literacy courses?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a finding regarding documentation of staff training requirements. This question helps parents understand the internal systems the center uses to ensure all personnel meet professional development standards.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families if there is a change in the daily routine or an unexpected facility maintenance need?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the care their children receive. Understanding the center's approach to updates helps families know what to expect during their time at the facility.