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Bay Haven Charter Academy Preschool

2501 Hawks Landing Blvd, Panama City FL, 32405

51Elevated Risk
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Center-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity61 children

Overview

About Us

Bay Haven Charter Academy Preschool is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 61 children in Panama City, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Bay County for 12 years.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C14BA0647

ExpiresJun 4, 2027

Inspection History

5 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingMay '23

    May 4, 2023

    40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Comments During the onsite inspect…

  2. CleanJan '24
  3. CleanApr '24
  4. CleanSep '24
  5. FindingJan '25

    Jan 24, 2025

    33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…

  6. FindingMay '25

    May 6, 2025

    18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Comments During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that not all mats i… | 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 During the …

  7. CleanJan '26
  8. CleanMay '26

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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.

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