Gladden Park Recreation Center
ST PETERSBURG, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address3901 30th Ave N, St Petersburg FL, 33713
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7278937458
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity250
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium4
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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3901 30th Ave N, St Petersburg FL, 33713, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/13/2026
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 043/13/2026
04. Emergency Person II. A. (04-01)
There was no second person on the premises available for emergency purposes as evidenced by [only the maintenance staff member was present.]. Comments: At the program start time only the maintenance staff member was present. 2 staff members must be present at opening of program. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-13. View official inspection document (report 483970e0-62f9-4880-81e9-e5f096245a2d)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 173/13/2026
17. (17-05)
Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no signature documenting verification was complete for 3-12-26.]. Comments: Closing log did not have a signature for 3-12-26. Not Monitored Comments None currently enrolled. 18. Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-13. View official inspection document (report 483970e0-62f9-4880-81e9-e5f096245a2d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 573/13/2026
57. (57-08)
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. Comments: Indoor/outdoor daily checklist was not signed/verified for 3-12-26. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-13. View official inspection document (report 483970e0-62f9-4880-81e9-e5f096245a2d)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 127/28/2025
12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-03)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Comments: Staff member noted on personnel record summary needs to complete the required training. CA: Submit updated transcript for staff member noted on personnel record summary. Due: 8/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-28. View official inspection document (report c0781c92-f201-4ddd-8db7-68850260d2b4)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ST PETERSBURG, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 250
- Type: Child Care Facility
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