Bloom With Lou & Friends Learning Co.
8713 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach FL, 32407
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity153 children
Overview
About Us
Bloom With Lou & Friends Learning Co. is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 153 children in Panama City Beach, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Bay County for 15 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), federal Head Start, Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Bloom With Lou & Friends Learning Co..
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C14BA0532
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6
FindingFeb '23
Feb 6, 2023
11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments The child care facility operators, …
FindingAug '23
Aug 15, 2023
04-04: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [child left on playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR] Comments Director notified Child Care Regu…
FindingJul '24
Jul 1, 2024
40-15: Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G Health Requirements [SR] Comments Diaper cream was stored in an unlocked cabin…
FindingMay '25
May 21, 2025
25-13: A child was given [blueberries] after the facility was notified of a food allergy by the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Staff gave …
FindingMay '25
May 21, 2025
18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR] Comments Building 2 classroom had blankets stacked with the cots. Blankets are …
FindingMar '26
Mar 26, 2026
29-02: Child care personnel did not wash their hands [staff did not wash hands after diapering]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Licensing staff viewed camera footage from…
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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
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
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