Discovery Academy At Bayside Church
1598 Balboa Ave, Panama City FL, 32405
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity79 children
Overview
About Us
Discovery Academy At Bayside Church is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 79 children in Panama City, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 4 years ago.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Discovery Academy At Bayside Church.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C14BA0054
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJun '23
Jun 23, 2023
17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments … | 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…
FindingJun '23
Jun 23, 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 During the complaint inspection, ba…
FindingOct '23
Oct 20, 2023
18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the onsite… | 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 1…
FindingJun '24
Jun 10, 2024
20-01: The facility made use of double or multi-deck cribs, cots or beds for children younger than one year old. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, I Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the on-site inspectio…
FindingOct '24
Oct 25, 2024
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… | 29-03: Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after diaper change.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Durin… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1…
FindingMay '25
May 23, 2025
31-03: Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [infnt/toddler bouncer was missing a side cover that exposed sharp plastic.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments…
FindingJun '25
Jun 24, 2025
34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments During the onsite file review, counselor observed that th…
FindingJul '26
Jul 16, 2026
09-06: The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR] Comments 1s room- Upon entering the classroom, licensing couns…
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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
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