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Boys and Girls Club - Margaret K. Lewis Elementary

203 N East Ave, Panama City, FL 32401

License:
E14BA0046
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Exempt
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Full Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
105
License expiration:
January 14, 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

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Latest inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 29, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for Boys and Girls Club - Margaret K. Lewis Elementary from June 14, 2023 through June 29, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 10, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of July 1, 2025.

Two later inspections, from July 23, 2025 through June 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 7 local median in 32401

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.57

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The drivers personnel record did not include [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the onsite file review, counselor observed that provider had no documentation of CPR and 1st aid for driver. Personnel records For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file. Provider will provide a current cpr and 1st aid certificatio ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 1, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
Official code
06-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
During onsite file review, counselor observed that staff did not have on hand for review the 10 hours required annual Inservice training for 2023/2024 fiscal year. T/A Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Provider will have staff complete and document 10 hours Inservice training.
Correction status
Due by July 1, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
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]
Inspector notes
During the onsite file review, counselor observed that not all staff had a current child abuse reporting form on file for review. Personnel records: 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Provider will have all staff sign annual child abuse reporting form.
Correction status
Due by July 1, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
Official code
43-04
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The written record of the fire and emergency preparedness drills conducted was not available at the time of inspection. (Section 14.3, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, counselor observed that the written fire and emergency preparedness drills were not available for review. T/A: Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness All School Readiness providers must comply with fire safety and emergency preparedness requirements in DCF Rules 65C-22.001(6) and 65C-20.008(7), F.A.C., as applicable. Provider will submit written fire drill and emergency preparedness drill records for the year.
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
22-18
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
During the onsite file review, counselor observed that provider did not have documentation of in-service training for fiscal year 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023. Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of preservice training requirements, all child care personnel must complete the annual ten (10) clock-hours or one (1) CEU of in-service training concentrating on children ages birth through 12, as required in Rule 65C-22.001(6), F.A.C., Child Care Facility Handbook (October 2021), Rule 65C-22.008(5), F.A.C., School-Age Child Care Facility Handbook (October 2021), or Rule 65C- 20.008(7), F.A.C., Family Day Care Home and Large Family Child Care Home Handbook (October 2021), ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
28-04
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
During the file review, counselor observed that staff had not completed SR preservice training within 90 days. T/A: Preservice Childcare personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All childcare personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. Provider will have staff complete required preservice training.
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
28-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Child records or copies of records, including enrollment information, were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.2, number 7) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the file review, upon arrival counselor observed that children's files were not on site for review.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 39 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
Official code
39-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that upon arrival files were not on site for review. T/A:
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
Official code
40-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The personnel record did not include a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the file review, counselor observed that not all staff had a current child abuse and neglect form signed annually. T/A: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. Provider will have all staff sign the child abuse and Neglect form.
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
Official code
40-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of completed Background Screening and personnel file requirements was not on file for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the file review, counselor observed that new staff files were missing the 5131 Background screening and personnel file requirement form. T/A: Background screening and personnel file requirement form must be on file for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. Provider will complete form for all new staff.
Correction status
Due by June 21, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
Official code
41-01
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that not all staff have completed the annual in-service training. Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of pre-service training requirements, all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes must complete a minimum of ten (10) clock-hours or one (1) CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Provider will submit in service training for all staff needing to meet the requirements.
Correction status
Due by July 14, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
28-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September as evidenced by their signed statement. (Section 19.2, number 9) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the on-site file review, counselor observed that parents were not provided information on influenza transmission for September 2022. Children's Files: There must be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the school readiness program has provided them with the following information: Annually, during the months of August and September, the program must provide parents with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. Corrected; Technical assistance - provider will annually during the months of August and September provide parents with information detailing the causes, symptoms and transmission of the influenza virus.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 39 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
Official code
39-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Enrollment information for a child was incomplete in that the record was missing [parents signature to validate application, discipline policy]. (Section 19.2, number 7) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, counselor observed that not all children enrolled had a complete enrollment application. Childrens Files: There must be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the school readiness program has provided them with the following information: ? The programs written disciplinary and expulsion policies and procedures. Provider will have parents complete the application and enrollment information.
Correction status
Due by July 14, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 39 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
Official code
39-05
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The personnel record did not include a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the on-site file inspection, counselor observed that not all staff had a current child abuse and neglect form on file. Personnel records: A signed Form OEL-SR-6208, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, incorporated by reference. Form OEL-SR-6208 must be signed annually by all program personnel. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337 (October 2012), Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference, will be accepted in lieu of Form OEL-SR-6208 for providers also regulated by the Department. Provider will have a current child abuse and neglect form on file for all staff.
Correction status
Due by July 14, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
Official code
40-04

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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff, including drivers, have their required first aid and CPR certifications up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection show that documentation for a driver's first aid and CPR training was missing at that time. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and maintains these important certifications for all personnel.
Context
The 2025 report indicated this was due for correction by July 2025, and a later inspection in June 2026 did not note this as an issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage and verify that all new staff members have their required background screening documentation on file before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that background screening documentation was missing for staff in both 2024 and 2025. This question helps parents understand the current administrative steps taken to ensure all staff files are complete and compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for ensuring that all staff members complete their required annual in-service training hours each fiscal year?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from 2024 and 2025 indicate that documentation for required annual in-service training was not available during inspections. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center supports and tracks ongoing professional development for their team.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all required personnel and child records are organized and readily available for review?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 noted instances where required records were not on-site or available for review. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains its administrative organization.
Related violations
General question

How do you typically communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in staff or center policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the care their children receive. Understanding how the center shares information helps families stay informed about the daily environment and operational updates.