Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.86
- Local median
- 0.57
Childs Park Recreation Center
4301 13th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
- License:
- C06PI0049
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 195
- License expiration:
- June 10, 2027
Typical cost: $1,538 - $1,603 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,538 - $1,603/mo
Median daily rate: $71.00 - $74.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas 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 inspectionApril 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Childs Park Recreation Center from April 19, 2023 through April 8, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 6, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33711
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.13
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
April 8, 2024December 1, 2025April 6, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [Attestation was signed incorrectly]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a corrected attestation for the staff member listed on the Personnel Record summary.
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
- Official code
- 11-13
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance. (Section 19.5, number 2)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a complete employment history for the staff listed on the Personnel Records summary.
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
- Official code
- 11-16
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
- Report comments
- Completed at visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 12-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance record was not with the staff and a group of [school age ] children located[outside during a fire drill].
- Report comments
- Director will review the regulation with staff regarding attendance record and keeping it with them at all times children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- Official code
- 17-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [Staff did not document the transition at time of fire drill.].
- Report comments
- Director will ensure all staff are aware of documenting transitions.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
- Report comments
- Completed at visit
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13 Health Related Requirements, Pages 30-31)
- Official code
- 55-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a DCF transcript to show the staff start date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-07
No recorded violations in this report
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: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
- Report comments
- Completed at visit
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 12-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. (Section 13.4)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit current First Aid card for the staff listed on the Personnel Summary form.
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pages 31-32)
- Official code
- 67-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification training was not on file for child care personnel. (Section 13.4, number 6)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a current CPR card for the staff listed on the Personnel Summary form.
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pages 31-32)
- Official code
- 67-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child Care Personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive demeaning or intimidating in nature.
- Report comments
- A parent complained that a staff member swore at their child during an activity in the gym. This interaction was witnessed and substantiated by other staff members in the room. The staff member was let go. The allegation is substantiated and resolved.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT - 10 - Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C.
- Official code
- 10-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The childrens center failed to document accidents/incidents on the day of occurrence.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two staff members witnessed an inappropriate incident between a staff member and a child and did not report it to their supervisor or document it for the parent on the day of the incident. The incident was reported to the Director by the staff after a complaint was filed by the parent. The Director will re-train staff to ensure that they report all incidents on the day of moving forward. Please submit proof of re- training for all staff.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
- Official code
- 21-02
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
Can you walk me through your current process for tracking children during transitions or activities outside the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that staff did not have the attendance record with them during an outdoor activity and did not document a transition during a fire drill. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures accurate supervision and accountability for children when they move between locations.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on April 8, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members have their required background screening documentation fully up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that some personnel records were missing complete employment history details. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current administrative practices for maintaining staff qualifications.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on April 8, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage ongoing training requirements to ensure all staff members remain current with their certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 through 2026 show repeated findings regarding staff training documentation, including introductory training and first aid/CPR certifications. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and completing these requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on April 8, 2026.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with families if there is an unexpected change in the daily routine or an emergency drill?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel confident about how the center manages daily operations and unexpected events. This question provides insight into the center's transparency and parent-engagement practices.
General question
How do you support new staff members in learning the center's safety and record-keeping procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center mentors its team helps parents gauge the stability and consistency of the care environment. This question highlights the center's approach to staff development and operational quality.