Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.8
- Local median
- 1
Beach Kids Academy
2016 Allison Ave, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
- License:
- C14BA0486
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 127
- License expiration:
- February 22, 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
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 inspectionMay 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 14, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Beach Kids Academy from February 2, 2023 through May 14, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 14, 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
- 27
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 6
3 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 4 local median in Panama City Beach
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 36%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 1.27
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 15, 2023June 20, 2024October 22, 2024Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 20, 2024October 22, 2024June 19, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 8, 2024June 20, 2024May 14, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 20, 2024February 6, 2025May 14, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 20, 2024February 6, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 15, 2023May 14, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. Mats had rips in them. Provider corrected the non-compliance by replacing the old mats with new mats during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Water bottles brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Provider corrected this by writing the childs first and last name on the cups during the inspection.
- 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
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The personnel record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. The personnel corrected this by signing CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting form at the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Classrooms had outlet covers missing. The staff replaced the missing outlet covers at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Cleaning supplies were not locked nor out of reach from children. Staff locked cabinet. Corrected at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A wading pool, or inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects, was used by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon arrival, the school age children were observed playing on an inflatable water slide. Staff deflated the water slide and children went back to the school age schedule. Wading pools, including inflatable water slides with a landing area where water collects, are prohibited.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-10
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility does not have a current 2025 fire inspection for the 25-26 renewal year. Facility is waiting for a reinspection from the fire marshal. 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
- Due by February 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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]
- Report comments
- All current staff need new Child Abuse Neglect forms. 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 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- There are several areas where the concrete slab had missing pieces and not flush with the ground making a tripping hazard. Technical assistance provided. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not have a screening on file. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file.
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There was paper trash observed on the playground. There were also several areas where the concrete slab had missing pieces and not flush with the ground making a tripping hazard. Technical assistance provided. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Exit areas were not clear in accordance with fire safety regulations. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Three-year-old classrooms exit door was blocked with a large toy. Technical assistance provided. The exits must be clearly marked, identifying the path to safety in case of an emergency, at all times during the operation of the child care facility. The exits must not be blocked at any time. Staff member immediately moved the large toy away from the exit door.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-22
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Equipment available to children in the outdoor play area was not appropriate for the age and developmental level of the children in care in that [the equipments manufacturer sticker stated age 5-12 and ages 2-3 year-olds were on the equipment.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The two- and three-year-olds were observed playing on the playground equipment that had the manufacturers sticker for ages 5-12 years old. Technical assistance was provided. A child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. Staff members took the children inside and will use the other playground that has age-appropriate equipment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-01
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
- Child care personnel has not completed mandatory training.Technical assistance provided. 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. See Supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 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 child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- 2 Childcare personnel have not initiated training and is past the 90 days. 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 from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Child care staff did not complete literacy training. Technical assistance was provided. 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 the Departm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child was missing immunization record. See supplemental Technical assistance provided. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age- appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at ti ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child was missing health examination. Technical assistance provided. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [information not provided in April 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was no documentation that information was provided in April 2024. Technical assistance provided. Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175-12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com . Facility agreed to provide notice in Sept and April.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Staff member was observed to have a 90 break in service. See supplemental. Technical assistance was provided. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- Clearinghouse roster was not updated. See supplemental. Technical assistance provided. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food served at the facility was not free from spoilage and contamination, and was not safe for eating as evidenced by [expired milk]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, D (Section 17.3, number 4) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Milk was delivered 2/7/24. The expiration date was 2/7/24. Staff discarded milk. If a facility chooses to provide food to children directly or by contract with an outside source, such as a caterer, the food must be free from spoilage and handled in a sanitary manner at all times. The facility must have adequate equipment available to maintain food safety.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diapering area was not physically separated from the food preparation, service or feeding area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Diaper changing pad, wipes and sanitizer were on top of the deep freezer. Staff moved the changing table into the classroom and moved diapering items off the freezer. The diaper changing area must be physically separated from the food preparation, food service, and feeding area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [the television in the 3's room is not secured]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and clean. Equipment and furnishings must be arranged to allow direct supervision of children by child care personnel from all areas within a room/play area. Bookshelves, televisions, and other heavy furnishings must be stable and secured as to not pose a threat of falling over. In efforts to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental were not added/removed within 10 days. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During nap time, lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C (Section 10.1, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LC observed in the two-year-old room there was not enough light to visually observe each child. Technical assistance provided. During naptime, lighting must allow child care personnel to visually observe and supervise children. Staff member opened the shades to allow more light in the classroom and each child was now visible.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 10.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LC observed children in the two-year-old and one-year-old classroom to not be the required 18 inches apart. Technical assistance provided. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. Staff moved children to be 18 inches apart.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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 steps does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection show that cleaning supplies were found accessible to children, though the issue was corrected during the visit.
- Context
- Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe your current process for maintaining and verifying background screening documentation for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2024 indicate multiple instances where background screening documentation or roster maintenance required attention.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all electrical outlets are properly covered in classrooms throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted that some electrical outlet covers were missing, which was corrected during the inspection.
- Context
- Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains safe and appropriate for the children using it?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from several inspections between 2024 and 2025 show findings related to outdoor play area hazards and the use of age-inappropriate equipment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your inventory of nap mats to ensure they remain in good condition and meet sanitation standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 identified that some floor mats were not covered with an impermeable surface and had rips, which was corrected during the visit.
- Context
- Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations