Chapman Early Education Center
2928 E 11th St, Panama City FL, 32401
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity276 children
Overview
About Us
Chapman Early Education Center is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 276 children in Panama City, Florida. The program has served Panama City families for over 25 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), federal Head Start, and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Chapman Early Education Center.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C14BA0095
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8
FindingAug '23
Aug 18, 2023
11-04: A method of discipline was used at the facility that was severe, humiliating or frightening to children in that [children can be seen on video, being put in time out for more than 4 minutes, children … | 14-05: Cleaning (other than general clean-up activities) of a room took place while children were present in the room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, G Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the complaint ins…
FindingSep '23
Sep 14, 2023
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments During the on-site vehicle inspection, counselor observed that the alarm system on two of the vehicles di…
FindingApr '24
Apr 30, 2024
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that a staff member needed…
FindingSep '24
Sep 24, 2024
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the on-site inspection,…
FindingNov '24
Nov 4, 2024
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the re-inspection, counselor observed that the ceiling tiles an…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 5, 2025
33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with …
- CleanFeb '26
- CleanJun '26
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)
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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