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Creative Kids Academy Inc

1338 Florida Ave, Panama City FL 32401 · License #C14BA0048 · Child Care Facility

Licensed
Capacity 77 childrenLast inspected Jun 4, 2026
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1338 Florida Ave, Panama City FL 32401 · Directions

Hours

Mon6:30AM to 5:15PM
Tue6:30AM to 5:15PM
Wed6:30AM to 5:15PM
Thu6:30AM to 5:15PM
Fri6:30AM to 5:15PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

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When they operate

Child Care FacilityVPKSchool Readiness

Ages served

Ages not published.

  • Accepts School Readiness subsidy
  • Licensed for 77 children
5
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Florida DCF
10
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.5
Florida average
0.4

Inspection history & violations

Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation
Jun 4, 2026
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 22, 2025 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 27, 2025
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 6, 2025 — Routine
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 3

    33-03 · Training Requirements

    During the onsite file review, counselor observed that a staff member had not started the required 40 childcare training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. T/A: Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 40 care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. Corrected - staff member began the required childcare training during the inspection

    Corrected by May 6, 2025

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Apr 9, 2025 — Complaint
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Class 3

    31-06 · Indoor Equipment

    During the on-site complaint inspection, counselor observed that in the young one year old classroom, there were six children eating, but there was only seating for four children as two children were eating their lunch sitting on the floor. T/A: Indoor equipment Facilities must provide age-appropriate seating for the number of children eating meals and snack at one time. Correction confirmed on 5/6/2025 during an onsite inspection. Counselor observed seating for each child enrolled in the class

    Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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  • Class 3

    33-01 · Training Requirements

    During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that staff member listed on the supplemental, has not completed her 40 hours of required childcare training. T/A: Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations Health, Safety and Nutrition Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Child Growth and Development Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours) Corrected - during 5/6/2025 onsite inspection, counselor confirmed all staff employed are current with childcare training

    Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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Jan 15, 2025
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 13, 2024 — Routine
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Class 3

    24-11 · Food Preparation Area

    During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that garbage cans used for food waste in the 1's and 2'-year-old classroom did not have a tight-fitting lid. Food Preparation/Food Service Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily. Corrected - provider replaced garbage cans with containers with tight fitting lids (confirmed with pictures) before the inspection was uploaded

    Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

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  • Class 3

    30-03 · Diapering

    During the on-site inspection counselor observed used dishes were in the handwashing sink in the 2yr old classroom, and infant milk was being thawed in a container in the infant classroom. T/A: All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. Corrected - staff removed the dishes and the thawing milk from the handwashing sinks during the inspection

    Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

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May 14, 2024
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 29, 2023
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 5, 2023
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 9, 2023
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 7, 2023
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 9, 2023 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Class 3

    12-02 · Facility Environment

    During the onsite inspection, counselor observed areas that were in need of repair, broken floor drain , ceiling light in the kitchen and the pantry not working, broken toilet lids in 3yr old class, weather stripping around two doors need replacing, washer for handwashing sink in the kitchen needs replacing. T/A: General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Correction: provider will repair/replace items in need of repair throughout the facility

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  • Class 3

    41-01 · Immunization Records

    During the on-site file review, counselor observed that not all children required, had a certification of immunization record on file. T/A: Immunization Records The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. Provider will obtain immunization records for all required children enrolled

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  • Class 3

    41-02 · Immunization Records

    During the onsite file review, counselor observed that not all children required had a current certificate of immunization record. T/A: Immunization Records The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. Provider will obtain a current immunization record for all required children enrolled

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  • Class 3

    42-02 · Student Health and Records

    During the onsite file review, the counselor observed that not all required children enrolled, had a current health physical on file. T/A: Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. Provider will obtain a current health physical for all required children enrolled

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  • Class 3

    44-01 · Personnel Records

    During the onsite inspection and file review, counselor observed that not all staff had a complete personnel record on site. T/A: Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority Correction: Provider shall obtain on site a completed personnel file for all staff. Personnel files monitored and updated in CARES2 Provider stated 13 staff are employed

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 6, 2025 inspection noted: “During the onsite file review, counselor observed that a staff member had not started the required 40 childcare training within 90 days of employment in the chi…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Apr 9, 2025 inspection noted: “During the on-site complaint inspection, counselor observed that in the young one year old classroom, there were six children eating, but there was only seating…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 13, 2024 inspection noted: “During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that garbage cans used for food waste in the 1's and 2'-year-old classroom did not have a tight-fitting lid. F…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error