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Happy Faces Learning Center Caritas Felices Inc

1207 Louisiana St, Wauchula FL, 33873

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity68 children

Overview

About Us

Happy Faces Learning Center Caritas Felices Inc is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 68 children in Wauchula, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Hardee County for 10 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Happy Faces Learning Center Caritas Felices Inc.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C10HA0529

ExpiresAug 27, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingApr '25

    Apr 21, 2025

    29-15: Single service items were not discarded after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed Kix cereal a…

  2. FindingMay '25

    May 13, 2025

    43-10: The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child an…

  3. FindingJun '25

    Jun 19, 2025

    03-01: A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [13 children (3 which were age 1)] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13 children (3 which were age 1)] children was observed. s.402… | 09-07: The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR] Comments… | 13-01: A potentially harmful item, [bleach and water and soap and water], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the licen… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the … | 26-01: The facility's menu was not [ did not have substi

  4. FindingJul '25

    Jul 23, 2025

    46-03: Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time …

  5. FindingAug '25

    Aug 12, 2025

    17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the … | 23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspect… | 24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, th… | 25-01: Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [the current menu has water listed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with snack.]. C… | 36-03: The facility had an inadequate number of child ca

  6. FindingDec '25

    Dec 8, 2025

    17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the … | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time of the ins…

  7. FindingApr '26

    Apr 23, 2026

    17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the … | 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 … | 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…

  8. FindingJun '26

    Jun 2, 2026

    34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments At the time of the inspection, the facility does not have…

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

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. 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

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