HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 46 and 66. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
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On record in Florida.
451 Tarpon Dr, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33301
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 8:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 150 children
Hours
On the state licence record
8:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- 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
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 HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C17BO0038
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
- Address
- 451 Tarpon Dr, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33301
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- +19544636051
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- October 1, 1985
- License expires
- March 31, 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.
5 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 8
- CleanJun '23
- CleanOct '23
- CleanFeb '24
- CleanJun '24
- CleanOct '24
FindingJun '25
Jun 13, 2025
06-02: 7.4(A), Handbook: Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include a complete e… | 50-02: Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster m…
FindingOct '25
Oct 17, 2025
01-08: 5.1(I)(1), Handbook: An individual may be hired if all components are complete with an eligible screening and documented in the employees file. The personnel record for the individual indicated the pe… | 03-01: 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have docu…
FindingMay '26
May 14, 2026
09-02: 2.8(A-B), and (F)(1-9), Handbook: The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to …
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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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 10 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star10
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
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- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL
Is HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL holds Florida DCF licence C17BO0038, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 1, 1985. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL offer free VPK?
- Yes. HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
What are HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8:30 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL care for?
- HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL is licensed for up to 150 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 14 inspections at HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL, 3 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.
