Happy Hearts Kindergarten, Inc.
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Verified evidence places this provider between 56 and 78. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
208 SE Tuscawilla Ave, Ocala FL, 34471
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Licensed for
- 238 children
Hours
On the state licence record
- Monday
- 8:30AM to 1:30PM
- Tuesday
- 8:30AM to 1:30PM
- Wednesday
- 8:30AM to 1:30PM
- Thursday
- 8:30AM to 1:30PM
- Friday
- 8:30AM to 12:00PM
- 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 Happy Hearts Kindergarten, Inc. 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
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C05MA0057
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 238 children
- Address
- 208 SE Tuscawilla Ave, Ocala FL, 34471
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- +13526227636
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 1, 1986
- License expires
- May 14, 2027
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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.
7 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 8
- CleanDec '23
- CleanApr '24
- CleanAug '24
- CleanDec '24
- CleanApr '25
- CleanAug '25
- CleanDec '25
FindingMar '26
Mar 30, 2026
32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [chipped paint]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Comments Counselor observed blue seesaw with …
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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Happy Hearts Kindergarten, Inc.
Is Happy Hearts Kindergarten, Inc. a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Happy Hearts Kindergarten, Inc. holds Florida DCF licence C05MA0057, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 1, 1986. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Happy Hearts Kindergarten, Inc. offer free VPK?
- Yes. Happy Hearts Kindergarten, 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.
Is Happy Hearts Kindergarten, Inc. a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Happy Hearts Kindergarten, Inc. holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
How many children can Happy Hearts Kindergarten, Inc. care for?
- Happy Hearts Kindergarten, Inc. is licensed for up to 238 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Happy Hearts Kindergarten, Inc. had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Happy Hearts Kindergarten, Inc., 1 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.
