1 / 5Gladden Park Recreation Center
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 21 and 38. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
3901 30th Ave N, St Petersburg FL, 33713
At a glance
Gladden Park Recreation Center is a recreation center with a licensed capacity of 250 children. Parents praise the peaceful atmosphere and amenities like the playground and basketball court. Some reviewers note concerns about maintenance, such as potholes.
Summary generated from parent reviews, licensing records, and Google Business signals.
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 250 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 8:30 AM–1 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Amenities
- Basketball court
Payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids birthday
Parking
- Free parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Gladden Park Recreation Center and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Before School
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C06PI0097
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 250 children
- Address
- 3901 30th Ave N, St Petersburg FL, 33713
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- +17278937458
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 17, 1995
- License expires
- May 4, 2027
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
0 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 5
FindingSep '23
Sep 15, 2023
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 updated DCF transcript for staff m… | 18-07: The written medication record did not include the following information:the childs name, the name of the medication, date, time, amount of dosage to be given, and signature of the custodial parent or … | 75-01: A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. Comments The annual van inspection expired on 4-6-23 and was not compl…
FindingSep '23
Sep 21, 2023
09-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Comments As observed on the video ,a group leader is seen frustrated with a 10 year old child… | 21-03: The accidents/incidents documentation of the childrens center, dated [9-19-23], did not include the following information: [parent signature] Comments An incident that occurred on 9-19-23 was document…
FindingJul '24
Jul 3, 2024
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 Please submit proof of annual refres… | 56-01: The childrens center did not have proof of a current approved annual food service inspection. Comments Please submit a current and approved food permit when it is received. 57. Premises Free of Health…
FindingJul '25
Jul 28, 2025
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 Staff member noted on personnel record su…
FindingMar '26
Mar 13, 2026
04-01: There was no second person on the premises available for emergency purposes as evidenced by [only the maintenance staff member was present.]. Comments At the program start time only the maintenance st… | 17-05: Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no signature documenting verification was complete for 3-12-26.]. Comments Closing log… | 57-08: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not…
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.4 average comes from 533 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star340
- 4 star113
- 3 star52
- 2 star13
- 1 star15
Questions parents ask about Gladden Park Recreation Center
Is Gladden Park Recreation Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Gladden Park Recreation Center holds Florida DCF licence C06PI0097, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 17, 1995. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Gladden Park Recreation Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Gladden Park Recreation Center participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
What are Gladden Park Recreation Center's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Gladden Park Recreation Center care for?
- Gladden Park Recreation Center is licensed for up to 250 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Gladden Park Recreation Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 14 inspections at Gladden Park Recreation Center, 5 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
