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Happy Go Lucky

1606 55th Ave W, Bradenton FL, 34207

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School ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity132 children

Overview

About Us

Happy Go Lucky is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 132 children in Bradenton, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 19 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Happy Go Lucky.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12MA0163

ExpiresNov 19, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingApr '24

    Apr 19, 2024

    04-02: One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [a child in the group was able to remove his shoes and socks to stand on hot paver tiles], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and co… | 09-02: The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR] Comments According to daily schedule posted in the classroom, outside afternoo… | 17-03: The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed there was no shade area on… | 17-10: Equipment or surfacing on the playground that posed a burn risk was used and a child sustained a burn. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, D Comments OM received 2nd degree burns while standing on the blue pav… | 23-25: The facility failed to notify the licensing autho

  2. FindingApr '24

    Apr 25, 2024

    18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed bedding in the tw… | 39-04: Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handb… | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [the time of the accident, childs last name, staff or director signature. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Healt…

  3. FindingJun '24

    Jun 10, 2024

    12-07: A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection licensing speciali… | 14-04: The facility failed to maintain a temperature between 65 degrees and 82 degrees Fahrenheit at all times. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.3, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection lic… | 17-03: The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection Licensing Specialist observed there was no shade provide… | 17-10: Equipment or surfacing on the playground that posed a burn risk was used and a child sustained a burn. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, D Comments At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and…

  4. FindingJul '24

    Jul 1, 2024

    03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments At 8:52 am … | 04-01: Supervision of children in the [2 yr old group] group was inadequate in that [teacher left the room to open the front door leaving the group unsupergvised.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirem… | 24-11: Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments During the inspec… | 24-13: Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments During the inspection, licensing specialist… | 24-14: Child care personnel working in the food preparat

  5. FindingJul '25

    Jul 14, 2025

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensi… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 36-03: The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and …

  6. FindingOct '25

    Oct 27, 2025

    33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with … | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) …

  7. FindingFeb '26

    Feb 25, 2026

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [one-year-old] group was inadequate in that [ a child was bit 3 times.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Licensin… | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments During the complaint inspection, the childca…

  8. FindingMar '26

    Mar 24, 2026

    42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) …

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

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.

What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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