Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.27
- Local median
- 0.1
Blue Wave After School Program
1080 SW 11th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- License:
- C08AL0035
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Tue: 2:40PM to 5:30PM; Wed: 1:40PM to 5:30PM; Thu-Fri: 2:40PM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 345
- License expiration:
- April 15, 2027
Typical cost: $1,192 - $1,413 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,192 - $1,413/mo
Median daily rate: $55.00 - $65.20
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Alachua County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJuly 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Blue Wave After School Program from March 29, 2023 through July 8, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 25, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from July 16, 2025 through July 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 32601
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 10%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.17
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Fire Drill was not completed for the months of January 2025 and February 2025]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed fire drill log, fire drill was not completed for the months of January 2025 and February 2025. Fire Drill was conducted at time of inspection. Technical Assistance: During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- All new staff did not have training transcript at time of inspection. FSC printed new staff training transcripts at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental did not have a current Child Abuse Neglect form at time of inspection. Staff signed a new form at time of inspection. Files for 23 were reviewed at the time of inspection. All are current.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members have their required child abuse and neglect reporting forms updated and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection report noted that a required form was missing for a staff member, which was addressed at the time. This question helps clarify the current administrative process for maintaining complete personnel records.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your process for scheduling and documenting monthly fire drills to ensure they are consistently completed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 indicated that fire drills were not documented for two consecutive months. Asking about the current process helps confirm how the facility now tracks these safety requirements.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the program take to ensure that all new staff members have their required training documentation ready and available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 show that some staff training transcripts were not available during a visit. This question helps parents understand how the center currently manages and verifies staff training compliance.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily routines and activities children participate in during the after-school program?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information about daily experiences helps parents feel more connected to their child's time at the facility.
General question
What is the staff-to-child ratio during your busiest times, and how do you ensure adequate supervision across all activity areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about supervision practices provides insight into how the center maintains a consistent environment for the children in their care.