Child Daycare & PreschoolsSt. Petersburg, FL

Willis S. Johns Recreation Center

4.5(20 reviews)

About

Willis S. Johns Recreation Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 6635 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida FL. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Willis S. Johns Recreation Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its friendly, helpful staff and diverse programming. The facility offers excellent amenities including multiple playgrounds, sports courts, dance and karate classes, and summer camps that parents say provide fun experiences and help children make new friends. Parents appreciate the cleanliness, variety of activities, and staff willingness to go above and beyond.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitydiverse programs (dancekaratecamps)multiple playgrounds and sports facilities (tennis courtsbasketball courtsskate park)fresh produce standsummer camps with new friendshipsemployment opportunities for teenslarge facility sizehelpful desk staff
After-care snacks portion sizes too small for older/hungry children

Recent Reviews

2 months ago

Took my kid there. It was not very crowded. We had a blast.

10 months ago

Hi, I just want to thank all the teens that worked so hard on the beautiful gift for the 41st Seniors Hall of Fame. I truly appreciate all your efforts. It bring a big smile on my face and warms my heart. Thanks

2 years ago

Andy and Judy are amazing. They went above and beyond to help me out with camps. Our kids went to summer camp there last year and had an amazing time and made a tone of new friends. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

5 years ago

I was a child who used to go here every year for summer camp or after school. They do have great activities and trips to do but this place is toxic. Especially teen group. I remember a girl who was dating a boy and they kissed (mind you she was 16 maybe older) and they called her parents, caused her to get in extreme trouble, I'm not 100% sure but I think they made them split up. My friend got bullied non stop and they did nothing about it until I practically yelled at them. All they did was talk to the bullies once. It still continued for the whole summer. People where constantly aggressive, not all but most of them. In teen group they made a rule where you could not go on ur phone at all. But we hardly ever left that small room and the only games we had where card games and similarthings to that. Yes they do have video games but all the boys would take over and be so passionate about it, half of the time we wouldn't be allowed to use them. Some days we would have the option to go outside but its FL and I don't feel like smelling like sweat all day. I'm not going this year or ever again due to moving to far away. I made some amazing friends here and met people that I would rather never met. Every year that I been to fossil I was depressed and aggressive and now that I'm not going here and been gone for a year or so I can tell I wasted so much energy and time there. Sure, go ahead and put your kid here but as soon as ur child is clearly unhappy take them out. Its not worth the emotional and physical effort. This isn't all the problems I have with this place. Its just toxic and I was happy once when I was in group 2 or so. Mm.

9 years ago

Kids dance classes here are great. There are also two playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a skate park. Lots to do while waiting for your kid to be done with a lesson. They also offer a fresh fruits and vegetables stand/cooler where you can get a snack or just some cheap vegetables.

Frequently asked questions

Willis S. Johns Recreation Center is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The facility has a capacity of 240 children.
Willis S. Johns Recreation Center has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 20 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Willis S. Johns Recreation Center, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Willis S. Johns Recreation Center through Florida's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Florida must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
6635 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33702
County
PINELLAS

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
240 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
27.83296, -82.64611