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Happy Feet Daycare Center

359 E Jefferson St, Quincy FL, 32351

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School ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity37 children

Overview

About Us

Happy Feet Daycare Center is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 37 children in Quincy, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Gadsden County for 7 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Happy Feet Daycare Center.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C02GA0018

ExpiresJul 8, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingNov '23

    Nov 6, 2023

    03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments 2.3 Ratios Th… | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF … | 36-02: Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A Comments B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall main… | 37-07: Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A…

  2. FindingFeb '24

    Feb 15, 2024

    12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments FSC observed 2 space heaters in an area that was … | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments FSC observed gate area with a… | 23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Reviewed 13 childrens files (A-L) incl… | 45-01: A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening

  3. FindingJun '24

    Jun 24, 2024

    36-01: The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.… | 37-01: The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook,… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping …

  4. FindingJun '24

    Jun 24, 2024

    41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed 2 immuni…

  5. FindingFeb '25

    Feb 25, 2025

    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 Licensing S… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments Per… | 36-03: The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]… | 37-02: The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Req… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per m

  6. FindingApr '25

    Apr 16, 2025

    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 Personnel l… | 36-03: The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]… | 37-02: The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Req… | 45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Personnel listed on supplemental does not have a completed background…

  7. FindingFeb '26

    Feb 24, 2026

    12-08: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing Specialists also observed a portable heat… | 12-12: A fire hazard, [build up of lint and dust on heating and air return vent ], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing Specialists observed… | 17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments … | 31-05: Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B Sanitatio… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not a

  8. FindingJun '26

    Jun 16, 2026

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [two through eleven-year-old classroom ] group was inadequate in that [staff left the children unattended to complete a task.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - … | 13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safet… | 21-05: Cleaning and sanitizing potty chairs did not take place after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the facility insp… | 24-13: Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Dur… | 24-14: Child care personnel working in the food preparat

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

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.

What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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