Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.36
Bay Haven Charter Academy Preschool
2501 Hawks Landing Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405
- License:
- C14BA0647
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 61
- License expiration:
- June 4, 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 inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Bay Haven Charter Academy Preschool from May 4, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 6, 2025 and involved facility condition.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from May 27, 2025 through May 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32405
Compared to 27 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 24, 2025May 6, 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
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that not all mats in classroom two had an impermeable surface. Bedding and linens T/A: Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. Corrected during the inspection mats used are ones with impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 inspection, counselor observed that not all staff members had completed the required 40 hours childcare training. Training requirements 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. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that not all staff had completed early literacy training. Early Literacy Training 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. Provider will have staff complete early literacy training.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that expired medication was not discarded or returned to the parent or legal guardian. T/A: Medication: Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. Corrected; Medication was returned to the parent or legal guardian.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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
How do you manage the process for tracking and verifying that all staff have completed their required medications and health-related training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where expired medication was not properly managed. Asking about current tracking processes helps parents understand how the center ensures all health and safety protocols are consistently followed.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff members stay up to date with their required childcare training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and maintains compliance with ongoing professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting classroom equipment, such as nap mats, to ensure they remain in good condition and meet safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a concern regarding the condition of floor mats. Asking about maintenance routines helps parents understand how the facility keeps equipment clean and appropriate for daily use.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily routines and activities planned for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience and development. Understanding the center's approach to updates helps families know what to expect regarding information sharing.
General question
What is your approach to supporting new staff as they integrate into the classroom and learn the center's policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about how the center supports its team helps parents understand the stability and consistency of the care environment. This provides insight into how the facility prioritizes staff readiness and adherence to operational standards.