Lake Vista Recreation Center
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 29 and 48. 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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On record in Florida.
1401 62nd Ave S, St Petersburg FL, 33705
At a glance
Lake Vista Recreation Center is a park-based daycare with a large licensed capacity of 250 children. Parents praise the various amenities like dog parks and skate parks. It has a 4.5-star Google rating.
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
- 7AM-8PM
- Tue
- 7AM-8PM
- Wed
- 7AM-8PM
- Thu
- 7AM-8PM
- Fri
- 7AM-7PM
- Sat
- 10AM-6:45PM
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Highlights
- Picnics
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Amenities
- Barbecue grill
- Baseball field
- Basketball court
- Cycling lanes
- Has a tennis court
- Picnic tables
- Public restroom
- Skateboarding area
- Slides
- Swings
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- Kid-friendly hikes
- Playground
Pets
- Dog park
- Dogs allowed
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 Lake Vista 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
- Half Day
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C06PI0146
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 250 children
- Address
- 1401 62nd Ave S, St Petersburg FL, 33705
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- +17278937744
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 21, 1991
- License expires
- December 3, 2026
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.
2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6
- CleanApr '23
- CleanOct '23
FindingApr '24
Apr 4, 2024
14-01: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. Comments The director is working on getting his credential renewed. RECORDS V A 15. Records …
FindingJun '25
Jun 13, 2025
17-01: Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [Group 3 had 19 children marked in but 20 children were present. ]. Comme…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 26, 2026
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…
FindingMay '26
May 27, 2026
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 … | 12-07: 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… | 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 Submit current vehicle inspection 76. Seating Capacity/Restra…
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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 4.5 average comes from 694 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star476
- 4 star153
- 3 star40
- 2 star14
- 1 star11
Questions parents ask about Lake Vista Recreation Center
Is Lake Vista Recreation Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Lake Vista Recreation Center holds Florida DCF licence C06PI0146, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 21, 1991. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Lake Vista Recreation Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Lake Vista 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 Lake Vista Recreation Center's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7AM-8PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Lake Vista Recreation Center care for?
- Lake Vista Recreation Center is licensed for up to 250 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Lake Vista Recreation Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Lake Vista Recreation Center, 4 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.
