Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0.5
Willis S. Johns Recreation Center
6635 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
- License:
- C06PI0318
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 240
- License expiration:
- March 5, 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
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 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Willis S. Johns Recreation Center from January 31, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 4, 2025 and involved medication.
Three later inspections, from August 19, 2025 through May 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33702
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 19%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1
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
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The written medication record was not complete in that [It stated the correct child received the medication. ].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Corrected at visit, licensing instructed staff to put a line through the entry.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-13
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Prescription or nonprescription medication provided for a child was not dispensed when needed in that [the correct child did not receive their medication. ].
- Report comments
- The child the medication was prescribed for did not get their medication .
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-18
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A child was given the wrong medication in that [The child who received the medication was not prescribed that medication. ].
- Report comments
- The prescription medication was given to the incorrect child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-23
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 emergency medical release was not complete. The release was updated during inspection which brings this area into compliance. The annual childrens records inspection was conducted. There are 151 children enrolled, and 151 records were reviewed; 150 were found in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 walk me through the current process your staff follows to ensure the right child receives the correct medication?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection show a finding regarding the administration of medication to the incorrect child. This question helps parents understand the updated safety protocols currently in place to prevent such errors.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to verify that a child's medication record is fully documented and accurate before and after a dose is given?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 identified an incomplete written medication record. Asking this helps parents understand how the center ensures documentation remains precise and complete for every child.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children's emergency medical release forms are kept up to date and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2025 show a finding regarding an incomplete emergency medical release form. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current system for managing and reviewing important health documentation.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How often do you conduct training for your staff on health and safety procedures, such as medication administration or emergency protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular staff training is a key component of maintaining a secure environment. Understanding the frequency and focus of these sessions helps parents feel confident in the team's ongoing preparation.
General question
What is your process for communicating with families if there is ever a change in a child's health status or a need for medication during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between caregivers and parents is essential for child health. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed about daily care routines and health-related updates.