Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 1.08
City of Gulfport Recreation Center
5730 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707
- License:
- C06PI0054
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 100
- License expiration:
- January 31, 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.
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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 inspectionApril 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 2, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for City of Gulfport Recreation Center from May 15, 2023 through April 1, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 1, 2026 and involved health or food records.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33707
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 2
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.
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
- Official code
- 55-07
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers.
- Report comments
- Staff signed at visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-12
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Acknowledgement Form that was not completed on or before first date of employment. [Staff did not complete an Acknowledgement form at time of rehire].
- Report comments
- Completed at visit
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-14
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.
- Report comments
- Director completed at visit
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- 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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit completed transcript
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids.
- Report comments
- Exposure Control Plan was not signed at time of rehire.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-06
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 process for verifying and maintaining complete employment history and background screening records for new hires?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2023 identified gaps in employment history documentation and personnel record forms for some staff members.
- Context
- The records were corrected at the time of the inspection, and the facility has had multiple clean inspections since that date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members remain up to date on required training and safety documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that documentation for staff regarding the center's exposure plan was not fully up to date at that time.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you tell me about the professional development or training requirements your staff must complete when they join your team?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2023 noted that a staff member had not yet completed the required introductory child care training.
- Context
- This item was addressed following the inspection, and the center has passed several subsequent inspections.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center keeps families informed helps parents feel confident in the transparency and consistency of daily operations.
General question
What steps do you take to support new staff as they integrate into the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding and supervision process for teachers provides insight into how the center maintains a stable and well-prepared team for the children.