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Verified evidence places this provider between 26 and 43. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
1000 28th St S, St Petersburg FL, 33712
At a glance
Thomas 'Jet' Jackson Recreation Center is a recreation center with a licensed capacity of 200 children. Parents praise the courteous staff and clean facilities. Some events can draw large crowds.
Summary generated from parent reviews, licensing records, and Google Business signals.
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 200 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–8 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–8 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–8 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–8 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–8 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
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
- Basketball court
Payments
- Credit 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 Thomas "Jet" Jackson 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
- C06PI0304
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 200 children
- Address
- 1000 28th St S, St Petersburg FL, 33712
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- +17278937750
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 28, 2001
- License expires
- March 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.
0 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 5
FindingDec '23
Dec 13, 2023
11-08: See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file. (Section 19.5, number 2) Comments Two new staff had incom… | 16-18: Parent permission for special occasion food consumption was not maintained for a minimum of 12months from the date of each activity. Comments One student did not have a FOOD Experience form in their f…
FindingMay '24
May 13, 2024
14-01: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. Comments The director is currently working on renewing his Director Credential. RECORDS V A …
FindingAug '25
Aug 12, 2025
01-01: Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [School Age] group of children as evidenced by [a child was injured by another child due to inappropriate indoor play]. Comment… | 21-03: The accidents/incidents documentation of the childrens center, dated [7/24/25], did not include the following information: [Parents signature] Comments Submit a plan to ensure all incident/accident re…
FindingOct '25
Oct 6, 2025
12-18: Program personnel returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. Comme… | 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 Two staff had not updated the exposu…
FindingJan '26
Jan 20, 2026
16-02: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments One students file was missing the entire back page of the enrollment form. Due Date 1/28/20… | 16-05: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments One EMR was not notarized. 17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A… | 18-01: Prescription/non-prescription medication [inhaler] brought to the childrens center was not in the original container. (Section 16, number 3) Comments All medication must be in its original container w… | 18-05: Medication which had expired or was no longer being given remained at the childrens center. (Section 16, number 8) Comments Send home all expired medications Name: Thomas "Jet" Jackson Recreation Cent… | 18-20: Child care personnel administering medication did
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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 214 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star155
- 4 star34
- 3 star19
- 2 star5
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about Thomas "Jet" Jackson Recreation Center
Is Thomas "Jet" Jackson Recreation Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Thomas "Jet" Jackson Recreation Center holds Florida DCF licence C06PI0304, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 28, 2001. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Thomas "Jet" Jackson Recreation Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Thomas "Jet" Jackson 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 Thomas "Jet" Jackson Recreation Center's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–8 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Thomas "Jet" Jackson Recreation Center care for?
- Thomas "Jet" Jackson Recreation Center is licensed for up to 200 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Thomas "Jet" Jackson Recreation Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at Thomas "Jet" Jackson 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.
