Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.23
- Local median
- 0.82
Happy Time Instructional Child Care Center Inc
1566 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 32327
- License:
- C02WK0213
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 141
- License expiration:
- September 30, 2026
Typical cost: $1,061 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,061/mo
Median daily rate: $48.96 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Wakulla County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Happy Time Instructional Child Care Center Inc from January 3, 2023 through April 20, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 17, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 28, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from June 18, 2025 through April 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 0 local median in 32327
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.38
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed (1) Childcare 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 Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed 2 bottles and one sippy cup not labeled. FSC remove the items from the fridge. The teacher labeled the bottles and sippy cup. Corrected at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed two new childcare personnel files without employment verification check. See supplemental. Corrective Action Needed. 5.1 Initial Screening The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring all new staff members have their employment history verified before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an earlier inspection where employment history documentation was missing for new personnel. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all background screening requirements are met for new hires.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track staff training progress to ensure everyone completes their required introductory courses on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted that some personnel had not completed the required introductory training. This question allows the center to explain the systems currently in place to monitor and manage staff training compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your daily routine for labeling and storing items brought from home, such as bottles or food containers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a previous instance where items were not properly labeled, though the issue was corrected at the time of the visit. Understanding the current labeling routine helps families know how the center keeps track of individual child belongings.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily updates or any changes in their child's routine?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between the center and families is essential for maintaining consistent care. This question helps parents understand the methods used to share information about a child's day.
General question
What is your approach to supporting staff development and ensuring that teachers are well-prepared for their roles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the center's philosophy on professional growth provides insight into how they maintain a high quality of care. It helps parents feel confident in the qualifications and preparedness of the individuals working with their children.