Willis S. Johns Recreation Center
ST PETERSBURG, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address6635 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St Petersburg FL, 33702
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7278937756
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
Capacity240
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High4
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- Low0
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Location
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6635 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St Petersburg FL, 33702, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33702
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/4/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 188/4/2025
18. Medication: V. A. (18-13)
The written medication record was not complete in that [It stated the correct child received the medication. ]. Comments: Corrected at visit, licensing instructed staff to put a line through the entry. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-04. View official inspection document (report 8ca28930-071e-463f-9508-c39017f37f22)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 188/4/2025
18. Medication: V. A. (18-18)
Prescription or nonprescription medication provided for a child was not dispensed when needed in that [the correct child did not receive their medication. ]. Comments: The child the medication was prescribed for did not get their medication . Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-04. View official inspection document (report 8ca28930-071e-463f-9508-c39017f37f22)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 188/4/2025
18. Medication: V. A. (18-23)
A child was given the wrong medication in that [The child who received the medication was not prescribed that medication. ]. Comments: The prescription medication was given to the incorrect child. 19. License Posted V. A. Not Monitored 20. Administrative Fine Posted: V. A. Not Monitored Compliance Comments An incident report was completed. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-04. View official inspection document (report 8ca28930-071e-463f-9508-c39017f37f22)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 161/23/2025
16. (16-05)
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments: 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. 17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Compliance Not Monitored Comments No current medications. 18. Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-23. View official inspection document (report a4f518bf-acf4-46c3-a67d-9a2602392f6d)
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: 240
- Type: Child Care Facility
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