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Little Happy Kids, Inc

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VPKSchool Readiness
Large Family Child Care Home

On record in Florida.

9378 SW 38th St, Miami FL, 33165

Hours
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Licensed for
12 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

7:00AM to 6:00PM

Monday through Sunday

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

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Parking

  • Free parking garage
  • On-site parking

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 Little Happy Kids, Inc and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Programs on record

  • After School
  • Before School
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care
  • Weekend Care

The public record

License number
L11MD0434
License status
Licensed
License type
Large Family Child Care Home
Licensed capacity
12 children
Address
9378 SW 38th St, Miami FL, 33165
County
Miami-Dade County
Phone
Not listed
Website
Not listed
License issued
February 8, 2013
License expires
February 7, 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.

Inspection record

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

2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6

  1. CleanJan '23
  2. CleanJul '23
  3. FindingJan '24

    Jan 17, 2024

    Toxic substances were accessible to children.

  4. FindingMar '24

    Mar 25, 2024

    Exceeded licensed capacity with 15 children present.

  5. FindingAug '25

    Aug 4, 2025

    No operable smoke detector and incomplete health records were found.

  6. FindingJan '26

    Jan 27, 2026

    Staff lacked required 30-hour training.

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
  • Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 12 children)

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

Questions parents ask about Little Happy Kids, Inc

Is Little Happy Kids, Inc a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Little Happy Kids, Inc holds Florida DCF licence L11MD0434, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on February 8, 2013. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Little Happy Kids, Inc offer free VPK?

Yes. Little Happy Kids, Inc 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 Little Happy Kids, Inc accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Little Happy Kids, Inc 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 Little Happy Kids, Inc'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 Little Happy Kids, Inc care for?

Little Happy Kids, Inc is licensed for up to 12 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Little Happy Kids, Inc had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 9 inspections at Little Happy Kids, Inc, 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.