Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.67
Smiley's Childcare Home Llc
8147 Betty Louise Dr, Panama City, FL 32404
- License:
- L14BA0001
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- March 14, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
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 inspectionMarch 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 28, 2025
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Smiley's Childcare Home Llc from March 2, 2023 through March 2, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 2, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
Background screening 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
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 0 local median in 32404
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.68
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 29, 2023September 6, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A health and safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection of the outside play area there were 3 active ant hills. Provider treated prior to children using the play area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Outdoor Time, Fencing, and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 15-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Required background screening was missing for: [ adult or household, juvenile family members 12 and older (an FDLE check)]. 402.313(3) F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Large Family [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the file review, counselor observed that all AHHMs did not have a completed screening in The Clearinghouse, and juvenile family household member 12 and older did not have a juvenile records check on file. T/A: Background Screening Initial Screening Operators, household members (adults and children 12 to 17 years of age), substitutes, volunteers and Large Family Child Care Home employees must have a level 2 background screening clearance from the Department prior to obtaining a license, residing in the home, employment, or volunteering unsupervised with children. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue unc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 07 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 07-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups were not labeled with the childs first and last name FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.15, G Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the in home inspection, counselor observed that bottles brought from home were not labeled. T/A: Hygiene and Sanitation Sippy cups or bottles brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. Corrected- during the inspection, staff member labeled bottles.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Hygiene and Sanitation
- Official code
- 22-16
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The home 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 [provider was not able to provide confirmation that parents were provided information]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G Children's Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During file review, counselor observed that provider did not have confirmation that parents were provided information regarding distracted adults. T/A: Enrollment Information Annually, during the months of April and September, the operator must provide parents with information regarding the potential for distracted parents to fail to drop off a child at the family day care home or the large family child care home 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/childcare. Corrected - ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-11
No recorded violations in this report
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. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2, A (Section 18.2, number 1) Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the on-site file review, counselor observed that not all children enrolled had a health physical on file for review. T/A: Student Health Records The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed DH 3040, Student Health Examination form, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, or a signed statement by an authorized professional that indicates the results of the components of the form are included in the health examination from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. Provider will have a health physical on file ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Health Records
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The home 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 [brochures were not signed for the month of April]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site file review, counselor observed that provider did not maintain documentation that parents received information for distracted adults for the month of April. Enrollment T/A: Annually, during the months of April and September, the operator must provide parents with information regarding the potential for distracted parents to fail to drop off a child at the family day care home or the large family child care home 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/childc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-11
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 describe the process for ensuring all household members and staff have current background screenings on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2025 indicated that certain background screening documentation was missing. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains compliance with these requirements.
- Context
- The provider was given a due date of 3/12/2025 to address this finding.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all required parent notifications, such as information on vehicle safety, are distributed and documented annually?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that documentation regarding parent notifications for vehicle safety was missing in both 2023 and 2024. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains these important records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the outdoor play area to ensure it remains ready and safe for children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted a need to address environmental conditions in the outdoor play area. Asking about daily monitoring routines provides insight into how the center maintains its outdoor facilities.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current system for labeling children's personal items like bottles and cups to ensure they are correctly identified?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection noted an instance where items brought from home were not labeled. This question helps parents understand the center's current daily procedures for item management.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the collection and tracking of health records to ensure every child has updated forms on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2024 noted that some health physical forms were missing for enrolled children. Asking about the current record-keeping process helps parents understand how the center ensures all health documentation is complete.
- Context
- The provider was given a due date of 3/22/2024 to address this finding.
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