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School Year Child Care Program

Recreation Center

Michael J. Yakes Recreation Complex & Gulfport Recreation Center
Address: 5730 Shore Blvd. S. Gulfport, FL 33707

(727) 893-1068

Staff

Marivel Gutierrez, Recreation Supervisor
(727) 893-1592; mgutierrez@mygulfport.us

Jami Rowell, Recreation Coordinator
(727) 893-1079; jrowell@mygulfport.us

Alton Hooker, Staff Assistant II
(727) 893-1068; ahooker@mygulfport.us

Jessica McKinney, Preschool Teacher
(727) 893-1069; jmckinney@mygulfport.us

Pinellas County License #C092052

2026-2027 School Year

The School Year Child Care Program is for children entering Kindergarten thru 5th Grade (in-service days up to age 14). It is a quality program which provides a nurturing atmosphere where each child has the opportunity to experience many recreational, social, creative and enriching activities at a cost affordable to families. The program is licensed by the Pinellas County License Board and the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas, Inc.

School Year Child Care information and pricing:

For pricing and detail information, please call or visit the Recreation Center’s front office at (727) 893-1068 or at 5730 Shore Blvd. S. in Gulfport. 

Registration accepted Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Gulfport Recreation Provides:

  • Quality after school program (grades K & up).
  • Regular school days, August thru May.
  • Full day care on in-service days.
  • Thanksgiving, winter and spring break days.
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Homework Time
  • Games
  • Outdoor activities
  • Nutritious snacks.
  • and more! 

Transportation provided from Pasadena Fundamental Elementary, Douglas Jamerson Elementary and Gulfport Elementary.

Licensed by the Pinellas County License board and Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc.