Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.79
- Local median
- 0.1
Happytime Preschool Of Florida, LLC
1012 N Washington St, Perry, FL 32347
- License:
- C03TA0013
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 71
- License expiration:
- July 20, 2026
Typical cost: $867 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$867/mo
Median daily rate: $40.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Taylor 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 inspectionFebruary 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Happytime Preschool Of Florida, LLC from March 3, 2023 through February 5, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 18, 2024 and involved emergency preparedness.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Six later inspections, from June 28, 2024 through February 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32347
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 10%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0
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
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Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [SINCE 12/2023.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- A fire drill was not conducted monthly while children were in care since 12/2023. This was resolved when a fire drill was conducted during this inspection on 3/18/2024. Technical assistance: 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The cook did not have a head covering, nor any in the CCF. She bought some to wear during this inspection. Technical support provided. B. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Only three staff with CPR were present today, with 30 children. Technical support was provided. B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total minimum number of child care personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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 Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Only three staff with First Aid were present today, with 30 children. Technical support was provided. B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total minimum number of child care personnel with first aid training on site when chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed all nine personnel records. The three staff listed on the Supplemental Sheet had not signed this form in over one year. Technical support provided. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- The 2 y/o playground's grass needs to be cut. In some places, it was thigh high on this FSC, along with some weeds with thorns. Technical support provided. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- The staff listed on the Supplemental sheet started working in the Child Care Industry on 5/24/21 and has not completed the Literacy Training Requirement. Technical support provided. 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- The two staff listed on the Supplemental sheet has not completed their 10 hours of In-service training for last training year: 7/1/22 - 6/30/23. Technical support provided. 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed all seven personnel records. The staff listed on the Supplemental sheet has not signed a Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting form since 5/24/21. Technical support provided. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- An employment history verification was not completed for the new staff listed on the Supplemental Sheet. Technical support provided. D. 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 be documented i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff member stated that an incident report was not completed regarding the bites that the child received. Technical assistance given: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents that occur while a child is in the care of program staff must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program staff and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program staff signatures m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
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
How does the center ensure that enough staff members with current first aid and CPR training are always present with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted that the facility did not have an adequate number of staff trained in first aid and CPR on-site to maintain required coverage. This question helps parents understand how the center manages staffing levels to ensure safety requirements are consistently met.
- Context
- The issue was identified in a 2023 report and was subject to a correction deadline.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying the employment history of new staff members during the hiring process?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection indicated that employment history verification was not documented for some staff. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center screens personnel to ensure they meet professional standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you share how the center schedules and tracks monthly fire drills to ensure they happen regularly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from 2024 noted that fire drills were not being conducted monthly as required. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for maintaining emergency preparedness routines.
- Context
- This finding was corrected at the time of the 2024 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that outdoor play areas remain free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted concerns regarding the maintenance of the outdoor play area. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for inspecting and cleaning play spaces.
Related violations
General question
How do you support staff in completing their required annual training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ensuring that staff stay current on training requirements is important for maintaining high-quality care. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to ongoing professional development for their team.