Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.33
New Bethel Academy
1942 E 7th St, Panama City, FL 32401
- License:
- X14BA0203
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 60
- License expiration:
- February 23, 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 inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for New Bethel Academy from May 13, 2024 through June 29, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 13, 2024 and involved health or food records.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from June 11, 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
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 7 local median in 32401
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 file review, counselor observed that 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. T/A: Children's Files 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; provider is aware of the file requirements, parents will be provided information detailing the causes, symptoms and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September.
- 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
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 explain the current process for ensuring parents receive the required annual information about the influenza virus?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2024 indicate that some required health information was not documented in children's files at that time. This question helps confirm that the center has a reliable system in place to provide this information to families annually.
- Context
- The provider corrected this issue at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate important health and safety updates to parents throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels helps parents stay informed about health policies and center updates. Understanding these methods ensures families feel connected and aware of important information.
General question
What is the daily routine for maintaining and updating children's enrollment files to ensure all required documentation is current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Keeping accurate records is essential for the health and safety of every child. Asking about this process provides insight into the administrative organization and attention to detail at the facility.
General question
How are staff members trained on the center's record-keeping and family communication policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Well-trained staff are better equipped to follow administrative procedures consistently. This question helps parents understand how the center supports its team in maintaining high standards for documentation.
General question
In what ways does the center encourage parent involvement or feedback regarding center operations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Open dialogue between families and the administration fosters a collaborative environment. Learning about these opportunities helps parents understand how they can participate in the center's community.