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LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 36 and 54. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
5801 22nd Ave N, St Petersburg FL, 33710
- 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–9 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–9 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–9 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–9 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–9 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–1:30 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Amenities
- Basketball court
- Has a tennis court
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids birthday
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 J.W. Cate 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
- Full Day
The public record
- License number
- C06PI0111
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 250 children
- Address
- 5801 22nd Ave N, St Petersburg FL, 33710
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- +17278937751
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 5, 1991
- License expires
- April 5, 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.
3 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 8
FindingAug '23
Aug 14, 2023
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 … | 12-01: See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments Submit high school diploma for staff listed on the Personnel Summary form | 12-10: See the Personnel Records Summary for[12]child care personnel or volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month who did not complete the 10 hours of in-service training for the previous fiscal year be… | 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 Submit Exposure Control Refresher fo…
FindingFeb '24
Feb 12, 2024
12-07: See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child car…
FindingAug '24
Aug 16, 2024
12-07: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child car… | 17-01: Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [Licensing specialist observed 28 children and 27 were marked in on the a…
FindingNov '24
Nov 18, 2024
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 sta…
FindingSep '25
Sep 8, 2025
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 … | 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… | 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 r…
- CleanFeb '26
- CleanMar '26
- CleanMay '26
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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 4.6 average comes from 115 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star83
- 4 star20
- 3 star8
- 2 star2
- 1 star2
Questions parents ask about J.W. Cate Recreation Center
Is J.W. Cate Recreation Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. J.W. Cate Recreation Center holds Florida DCF licence C06PI0111, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 5, 1991. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does J.W. Cate Recreation Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows J.W. Cate 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 J.W. Cate Recreation Center's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–9 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can J.W. Cate Recreation Center care for?
- J.W. Cate Recreation Center is licensed for up to 250 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has J.W. Cate Recreation Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 18 inspections at J.W. Cate Recreation Center, 6 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.
