Best Daycares in Panama City, FL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Panama City's 83 daycares, 56 (67%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Florida's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.8 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Florida averages of 5.0 on Process and 4.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 65 centers, 1 group child care home, and 17 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Panama City. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Florida methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Panama City
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Panama City: 3.8 (Sample of 83).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Panama City: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Panama City: 3.8 (Sample of 83).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Panama City?
- There are 83 licensed child care providers in Panama City.
- What percentage of Panama City daycares have high quality ratings?
- 67% of Panama City daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Florida.
- What types of childcare are available in Panama City?
- 65 center-based, 18 home-based providers operate in Panama City.
- How do Panama City daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Panama City daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Florida statewide average of 5.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Florida?
- Florida offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Florida
All 83 Daycares in Panama City
- Bay County Learning Academy
- Bay District Schools - Springfield Elementary
- Bay District Schools - Tommy Smith Elementary
- Bay District Schools – A. Gary Walsingham Academy
- Bay Haven Charter Academy Preschool
- Big Dreamers Academy
- Boys & Girls Clubs Of Bay County - Oscar Patterson Academy
- Boys and Girls Club - Lucille Moore Elementary
- Boys and Girls Club - Margaret K. Lewis Elementary
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay County - Lynn Haven Unit
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay County- Palm Bay Academy
- Brown Family Day Care Home