City of Gulfport Recreation Center
5730 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport FL, 33707
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity100 children
Overview
About Us
City of Gulfport Recreation Center is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 100 children in Gulfport, Florida. The program has served Gulfport families for over 34 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting City of Gulfport Recreation Center.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C06PI0054
Inspection History
6 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 8
FindingMay '23
May 15, 2023
11-12: See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers. Comments Staff … | 11-14: See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Acknowledgement Form that was not completed on or before first date of employment. [Staff did not complete an Acknowledgement form at time of… | 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 … | 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 completed transcript Compliance Co… | 55-06: The childrens center did not have a written expos
- CleanMay '24
- CleanAug '24
- CleanDec '24
- CleanApr '25
- CleanSep '25
- CleanDec '25
FindingApr '26
Apr 1, 2026
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 AN…
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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