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Friends Of After School Assistance Program Inc Aka GW ASAP

726 E 14th Ct, Panama City, FL 32401

License:
C14BA0667
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
After School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
97
License expiration:
January 21, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,174 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,127 - $1,174/mo

Median daily rate: $52.00 - $54.20

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Bay County data.

Not this provider’s price.

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 6, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for Friends Of After School Assistance Program Inc Aka GW ASAP from May 1, 2023 through May 6, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 15, 2025 and involved transportation.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from January 27, 2026 through May 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 7 local median in 32401

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
17%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.57

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's driver did not have [An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
Correction / follow-up note
During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that the driver's annual physical had expired. T/A: Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 15 A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. Corrected - driver received a current annual physical before the inspection was uploaded.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 and SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Official code
06-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Inspector notes
During the file review, counselor observed that center director credentials had expired. T/A: Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 16, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 29 - Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Official code
29-01
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
Inspector notes
During the bus inspection, counselor observed that the vehicle alarm system did not work properly as the horn/siren did not work on the vans. T/A: Vehicle Requirements By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio al ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 2, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
Official code
07-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [parents were not given information regarding distracted driving for the month of September.]. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5
Correction / follow-up note
During the onsite inspection, counselor noted that parents were not provided information regarding distracting driving for the month of September. Enrollment Information T/A: Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com . Corrected: ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s.
Official code
36-10

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

What is your current process for ensuring that all drivers have their required physical examinations and certifications up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a December 2025 inspection show that a driver's annual physical examination had expired. Asking about the current tracking process helps clarify how the center maintains compliance with these requirements.
Context
The record notes the driver obtained a current physical before the inspection was completed.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you explain the maintenance schedule for your vehicle safety alarm systems?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that vehicle safety equipment, specifically alarm systems, has been a topic of concern in past reports. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures these systems remain in working order.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that administrative staff, including the director, maintain their active credentials?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2025 noted that the director's credentials had expired. Asking about the current process for monitoring these certifications helps parents understand how the center manages staff qualifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for communicating important safety information, such as distracted driving awareness, to families?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2023 inspection indicate that documentation was missing regarding the distribution of distracted driving information to parents. This question helps clarify how the center ensures families receive these required annual updates.
Context
The record notes this was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question

How do you handle staff training and onboarding to ensure everyone is familiar with the facility's daily operational policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding the training approach provides insight into how the center maintains consistent standards and keeps staff informed about their responsibilities.