1 / 6Happy Faces Academy Center Corp
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 12 and 28. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
10710 Westwood Lake Dr, Miami FL, 33165
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 37 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 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 Faces Academy Center Corp 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
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C11MD3225
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 37 children
- Address
- 10710 Westwood Lake Dr, Miami FL, 33165
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13058040812
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- May 26, 2023
- License expires
- May 25, 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.
4 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 7
- CleanApr '23
- CleanSep '23
FindingJan '24
Jan 12, 2024
Staff did not complete 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training.
FindingSep '24
Sep 23, 2024
Fire extinguisher not properly maintained
FindingJan '25
Jan 23, 2025
Insufficient floor space and missing room capacity postings were cited.
- CleanJan '26
- CleanMay '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.
From Yelp
Recent parent reviews
- Yelp
Estamos encantados con el centro, una interacción con los padres maravillosa, se nota el avance en el desarrollo del niño por lo q estamos muy agradecidos...
Vivian E.Feb 28, 2024
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How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 35 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star35
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about Happy Faces Academy Center Corp
Is Happy Faces Academy Center Corp a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Happy Faces Academy Center Corp holds Florida DCF licence C11MD3225, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on May 26, 2023. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Happy Faces Academy Center Corp offer free VPK?
- Yes. Happy Faces Academy Center Corp 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 Faces Academy Center Corp accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Happy Faces Academy Center Corp 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 Faces Academy Center Corp's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Happy Faces Academy Center Corp care for?
- Happy Faces Academy Center Corp is licensed for up to 37 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Happy Faces Academy Center Corp had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at Happy Faces Academy Center Corp, 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.
