Thomas "Jet" Jackson Recreation Center

ST PETERSBURG, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity200
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

Address1000 28th St S, St Petersburg FL, 33712

CityST PETERSBURG, FL 33712

CountyPINELLAS

Phone7278937750

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

Capacity200

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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Location

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1000 28th St S, St Petersburg FL, 33712, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33712

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/20/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 161/20/2026

    16. (16-02)

    See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments: One students file was missing the entire back page of the enrollment form. Due: 1/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-20. View official inspection document (report f622b47b-2177-42ed-b23b-121ec0ccce36)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 161/20/2026

    16. (16-05)

    See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments: One EMR was not notarized. 17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Compliance Due: 1/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-20. View official inspection document (report f622b47b-2177-42ed-b23b-121ec0ccce36)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 181/20/2026

    18. Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) (18-01)

    Prescription/non-prescription medication [inhaler] brought to the childrens center was not in the original container. (Section 16, number 3) Comments: All medication must be in its original container with prescription label. Due: 1/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-20. View official inspection document (report f622b47b-2177-42ed-b23b-121ec0ccce36)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 181/20/2026

    18. Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) (18-05)

    Medication which had expired or was no longer being given remained at the childrens center. (Section 16, number 8) Comments: Send home all expired medications Due: 1/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-20. View official inspection document (report f622b47b-2177-42ed-b23b-121ec0ccce36)

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 181/20/2026

    18. Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) (18-20)

    Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. Comments: Several staff must be trained to administer medication. Due: 1/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-20. View official inspection document (report f622b47b-2177-42ed-b23b-121ec0ccce36)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 271/20/2026

    27. (27-01)

    The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Comments: The center has a fire inspection that was conducted on 12-29-25. It is not a passing inspection. Submit an approved inspection to PCLB. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-20. View official inspection document (report f622b47b-2177-42ed-b23b-121ec0ccce36)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 1210/6/2025

    12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-18)

    Program personnel returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. Comments: One staff needs the SA appropriate practices. Due: 10/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-06. View official inspection document (report c92bc802-0cf3-44bc-b54c-1a2db0c377d2)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 5510/6/2025

    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: Two staff had not updated the exposure control. The forms were signed during the visit. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments The center has a food inspection dated 8-28-25 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-06. View official inspection document (report c92bc802-0cf3-44bc-b54c-1a2db0c377d2)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High riskStandard 018/12/2025

    01. General/Direct II. A. (01-01)

    Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [School Age] group of children as evidenced by [a child was injured by another child due to inappropriate indoor play]. Comments: Video was observed of the incident. Three bouncy houses were set up in half of the gym along with a group of older children throwing a football back and forth while a younger child was sitting on the floor. Submit training from all staff on Direct Supervision. 02. Infants Separate: II.A. Not Monitored 03. Staff Member in Charge/Teacher in Charge (SMIC/TIC): II. A. Not Monitored 04. Emergency Person II. A. Not Monitored 05. Authorized Release II. A. Not Monitored 06. Adult-Child Ratio: II. B. Not Monitored 07. Infant Group Size II.C. Not Monitored 08. Swimming Pool/Areas: II. D., E. Not Monitored CHILD DISCIPLINE III 09. Disciplinary Practices III. Not Monitored REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV 10. Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C. Not Monitored PERSONNEL I 11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-12. View official inspection document (report 4340748c-8e60-45e2-afd5-2c57aba4bc69)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low riskStandard 218/12/2025

    21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. (21-03)

    The accidents/incidents documentation of the childrens center, dated [7/24/25], did not include the following information: [Parents signature] Comments: Submit a plan to ensure all incident/accident reports are signed by the parent on the same day of occurence. 22. Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A. Not Monitored 23. Written Plan (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 24. Written Report (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 25. Field Trips V. A. Not Monitored 26. Emergency Plan/Diagram Posted V. A. Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT VI 27. Fire Inspection VI.B. Not Monitored 28. Telephone VI.B. Not Monitored 29. Fire Drills. VI. B. Not Monitored Due: 8/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-12. View official inspection document (report 4340748c-8e60-45e2-afd5-2c57aba4bc69)

    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: 200
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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