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Beach Kids Academy

2016 Allison Ave, Panama City Beach FL, 32408

13Elevated Risk
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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity127 children

Overview

About Us

Beach Kids Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 127 children in Panama City Beach, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Bay County for 17 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Beach Kids Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C14BA0486

ExpiresFeb 22, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingSep '23

    Sep 15, 2023

    30-04: 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] Comments Diaper changing pad, wipes an… | 31-03: 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] Comments Equipment, materials, furnis… | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments Staff listed on the Supplemental were not …

  2. FindingFeb '24

    Feb 8, 2024

    25-04: 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 N…

  3. FindingJun '24

    Jun 20, 2024

    17-01: 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] Comments There w… | 23-22: Exit areas were not clear in accordance with fire safety regulations. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 Physical Environment [SR] Comments Three-year-old classrooms exit door was blocked with a large toy. T… | 32-01: 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 an… | 33-01: 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 Comments Child care … | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show c

  4. FindingOct '24

    Oct 22, 2024

    17-01: 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] Comments There a… | 45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments Staff listed on the Supplemental did not hav…

  5. FindingFeb '25

    Feb 6, 2025

    23-02: 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 Environmen… | 44-04: 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…

  6. FindingJun '25

    Jun 19, 2025

    32-10: 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] Comments Upon arrival, the …

  7. FindingFeb '26

    Feb 6, 2026

    12-18: 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] Comments Class… | 13-03: 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 Safet…

  8. FindingMay '26

    May 14, 2026

    18-06: 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] Comments The floor mats available for children in c… | 28-02: 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] Comments Water bottles brought from home were not l… | 44-04: 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 Kee…

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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