J.W. Cate Recreation Center

ST PETERSBURG, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity250
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
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address5801 22nd Ave N, St Petersburg FL, 33710

CityST PETERSBURG, FL 33710

CountyPINELLAS

Phone7278937751

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: 9/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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Location

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5801 22nd Ave N, St Petersburg FL, 33710, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33710

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/8/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 119/8/2025

    11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-16)

    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. Comments: Submit a completed employment history check for the staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary Due: 9/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-08. View official inspection document (report 29ec91f2-e2b9-4523-a8ea-a579ea4a867e)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 559/8/2025

    55. Isolation Area (55-07)

    The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan. Comments: Completed at visit SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments A food inspection was conducted on 4-22-25 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-08. View official inspection document (report 29ec91f2-e2b9-4523-a8ea-a579ea4a867e)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 609/8/2025

    60. Toxic Hazardous Materials (60-03)

    Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. Comments: Corrected at visit - all hazardous products were removed and stored in a locked cabinet. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-08. View official inspection document (report 29ec91f2-e2b9-4523-a8ea-a579ea4a867e)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 1211/18/2024

    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: Submit a completed transcript for the staff listed on the personnel summary form. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-18. View official inspection document (report b1dde5e6-db2f-4724-9fbd-698da4df07d8)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

13Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,009/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

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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