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Happy Garden Day Care And Preschool

Licensed
14Elevated Risk

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5.0(22)Yelp5.0(1)Claimed on Google
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

4440 NW 7th St, Miami FL, 33126

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:30AM to 6:30PM
Licensed for
26 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 6:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–6:30 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 Happy Garden Day Care And Preschool 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
C11MD0042
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
26 children
Address
4440 NW 7th St, Miami FL, 33126
County
Miami-Dade County
Website
Not listed
License issued
July 30, 2003
License expires
July 29, 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 · 4 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingJul '23

    Jul 12, 2023

    No violations were cited.

  2. FindingMar '24

    Mar 13, 2024

    First aid kit was missing bottled water.

  3. FindingJun '24

    Jun 27, 2024

    No violations were cited.

  4. CleanFeb '25
  5. CleanJul '25
  6. CleanNov '25
  7. CleanDec '25
  8. FindingMar '26

    Mar 2, 2026

    Staff not within sight and hearing of children during nap time.

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

    My friend sends his daughter here, his daughter seems to love it, ours will be starting shortly. Took a tour of the place, very clean, organized. Backyard...

    Kathleen T B.Aug 5, 2017

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How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 22 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star22
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  • 1 star0

Questions parents ask about Happy Garden Day Care And Preschool

Is Happy Garden Day Care And Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Happy Garden Day Care And Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C11MD0042, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 30, 2003. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Happy Garden Day Care And Preschool offer free VPK?

Yes. Happy Garden Day Care And Preschool 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 Garden Day Care And Preschool accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Happy Garden Day Care And Preschool 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 Garden Day Care And Preschool's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Happy Garden Day Care And Preschool care for?

Happy Garden Day Care And Preschool is licensed for up to 26 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Happy Garden Day Care And Preschool had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 17 inspections at Happy Garden Day Care And Preschool, 4 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.