J.W. Cate Recreation Center
ST PETERSBURG, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address5801 22nd Ave N, St 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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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/8/2025
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- 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 - 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 - 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
- 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.
(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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