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A Happy Place For Children

Licensed
61Mixed Signals

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Gold SealSchool Readiness
Home daycareAccredited · National Association for Family Child Care

On record in Florida.

2603 Martha St, Jacksonville FL, 32209

Licensed for
10 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

Monday
12:00AM to 11:59PM
Tuesday
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Wednesday
12:00AM to 11:59PM
Thursday
12:00AM to 11:59PM
Friday
12:00AM to 11:59PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Ages and programs

Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by A Happy Place For Children and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Programs on record

  • After School
  • Drop In
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care
  • Night Care

The public record

License number
F04DU1737
License status
Licensed
License type
Family Day Care Home
Licensed capacity
10 children
Address
2603 Martha St, Jacksonville FL, 32209
County
Duval County
Website
Not listed
License issued
December 2, 2021
License expires
December 1, 2026

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.

Inspection record

Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.

✅ Passed the last 7 inspections

  1. CleanApr '23
  2. CleanOct '23
  3. CleanApr '24
  4. CleanOct '24
  5. CleanMay '25
  6. CleanNov '25
  7. CleanApr '26

Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.

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

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
  • Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 10 children)

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

Questions parents ask about A Happy Place For Children

Is A Happy Place For Children a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. A Happy Place For Children holds Florida DCF licence F04DU1737, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 2, 2021. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Is A Happy Place For Children a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. A Happy Place For Children holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

Does A Happy Place For Children accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows A Happy Place For Children 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.

How many children can A Happy Place For Children care for?

A Happy Place For Children is licensed for up to 10 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has A Happy Place For Children had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 7 inspections at A Happy Place For Children, none of which cited a violation. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.