Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.55
- Local median
- 0.54
Lake Vista Recreation Center
1401 62nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
- License:
- C06PI0146
- 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:
- 250
- License expiration:
- December 3, 2026
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
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 inspectionJune 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Lake Vista Recreation Center from April 6, 2023 through June 10, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 10, 2026.
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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33705
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.53
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 3 recorded violations.
April 4, 2024February 26, 2026May 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit completed employment history for the staff listed on the Personnel Summary form.
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2026
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 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 DCF transcript for clock hour start date for the staff listed on the Personnel Summary form.
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-07
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit current vehicle inspection
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 75 - Annual Inspection: VIII.E.
- Official code
- 75-01
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
- One staff started her 40 clock hours late.
- 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. .
- Official code
- 12-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [Group 3 had 19 children marked in but 20 children were present. ].
- Report comments
- The attendance was fixed during the visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-01
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 director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential.
- Report comments
- The director is working on getting his credential renewed.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 14 - Director Credential: I.B.
- Official code
- 14-01
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
Could you describe the process for verifying the employment history of new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection indicate that some employment history documentation was missing specific required details. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all staff records meet regulatory standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current schedule for ensuring all center vehicles receive their required annual mechanical inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that a vehicle did not have a current annual inspection on file. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains safety documentation for transportation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What systems are in place to ensure that daily attendance logs are always accurate and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2025 inspection mention a discrepancy in attendance records. This question allows the provider to explain the current procedures used to verify that every child is correctly accounted for throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are up to date with their required training and introductory coursework?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding staff training and credential documentation. Asking about the current tracking system provides insight into how the center manages ongoing professional development requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the center's daily routines and any changes to classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center handles communication helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily environment. Consistent updates on routines and staffing changes are important for maintaining a collaborative relationship between families and the center.