Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 32 and 54. 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.
3509 Soutel Dr, Jacksonville FL, 32208
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 24 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6 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 Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC 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
- After School
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C04DU1359
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 24 children
- Address
- 3509 Soutel Dr, Jacksonville FL, 32208
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19049823969
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- November 26, 2019
- License expires
- November 25, 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.
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.
6 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 8
FindingMar '23
Mar 15, 2023
04-18: An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and CCF Handbook, Section 5.2, C General Requirements [SR] Comments Family Service Counselor (FSC) observed an unscr… | 20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Comments FSC ob… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments Family Serv… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…
FindingJun '24
Jun 14, 2024
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [9] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments Upon complain… | 04-02: One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [an injury to an infant occured], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health,… | 04-10: A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requi… | 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 time of the complaint inspection on 6…
- CleanFeb '25
- CleanMar '25
- CleanJul '25
- CleanNov '25
- CleanMar '26
- CleanJul '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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 2.6 average comes from 5 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star2
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star3
Questions parents ask about Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC
Is Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC holds Florida DCF licence C04DU1359, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on November 26, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC offer free VPK?
- Yes. Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC 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.
Does Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC 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.
What are Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC care for?
- Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC is licensed for up to 24 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC, 2 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.
