Pons Child Care And Development Center
2626 Jenks Ave, Panama City FL, 32405
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity148 children
Overview
About Us
Pons Child Care And Development Center is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 148 children in Panama City, Florida. The program has served Panama City families for over 38 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
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 Pons Child Care And Development Center.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C14BA0038
Inspection History
1 clean inspection · 3 with findings in the last 4
FindingNov '23
Nov 30, 2023
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments During the bus inspection, counselor observed that the horn/siren did not sound. Vehicle Requirements T/A… | 25-14: The facility did not share with child care personnel or post in an easily accessible location, special food restrictions for a child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G (Section 17.3, number 8) Food and N…
FindingDec '24
Dec 6, 2024
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Pa…
FindingMar '25
Mar 24, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health …
- CleanMar '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)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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