Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0
Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC
3509 Soutel Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32208
- License:
- C04DU1359
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 24
- License expiration:
- November 25, 2026
Typical cost: $1,192 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,192 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $55.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Duval County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMarch 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Happy Feet Childcare Center,LLC from March 15, 2023 through March 12, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 14, 2024 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Seven later inspections, from June 28, 2024 through March 12, 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
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- 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 32208
Compared to 44 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.23
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.
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [9] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon complaint inspection on 6/14/2024 the licensing specialist observed the following. Ratio Room #1 2's 1:5 Room#2 Infants 1:2 Room#3 Mixed age 1:9 ( Three 3's, Two 4's, Two 5's & Two 7-year-olds) However, after reviewing the video tape footage on 5/28/2024 the licensing specialist observed the classroom to have the following. 1:9 (Mixed age group: One infant, One 5-year-old, Two 4's, Three 3's, Two 2's) Therefore, after reviewing the video this standard was out of ratio however the teacher(s) took the infant out of the room leaving the standard in compliance. This standard was resolved on 5/28/2024. 1:1 Infant 1:8 (Mixed group One 5-year-old, Two 4's, Three 3's, Two 2's) T ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [an injury to an infant occured], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The licensing specialist observed via video that staff allowed a five-year-old child to care for an infant. The staff allowed the child to pick up an infant while in a car seat to move the child to another location within the building however this caused the child to trip, stubble and fall on top of the infant child which caused injury to the infant's leg. This staff was observed allowing the five-year-old child to feed the infant. This staff also was observed leaving the infant alone in the infant room with no adult staff supervision approximately 30-45 minutes. The Florida Handbook states the following: 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B . Childcare pe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- On 6/3/2024 staff/employee(s) admitted that a one-year-old child was left in a room alone without any supervision. Another agent within the department witnessed and inquired about the child in the classroom area alone without Adut/staff/employee supervision. Licensing specialist interviewed all persons involved and they all admit that a one-year-old child was left alone in a classroom. The Florida Handbook states the following: Supervision 2.4 B. Childcare personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without childcare personnel supervision inside or outside ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-10
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
- During time of the complaint inspection on 6/3/2024 and 6/14/2024 the childcare facility did not have documentation of incident/accident report, and they had no documentation of the parents' signature. The Florida Statutes state the following procedures must be applied. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care 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, dat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and CCF Handbook, Section 5.2, C General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Family Service Counselor (FSC) observed an unscreened individual (DR Volunteer) with an infant. The issue was resolved due to the provider/owner returned to childcare facility and was in care of the infant. FSC provided the following information: FSC gave TA from the Florida Statutes. (2)(a) An employer may not hire, select, or otherwise allow an employee to have contact with any vulnerable person that would place the employee in a role that requires background screening until the screening process is completed and demonstrates the absence of any grounds for the denial or termination of employment. If the screening process shows any grounds for the denial or termination of em ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-18
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the child sleeping on a "Boppy Pillow", as well as blankets were in the crib while the child was sleeping under the supervision of DR. FSC spoke to staff and provider and the items inside of the crib were immediately removed for the safety of the child. FSC gave TA, The Florida Handbook states the following: All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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
- Report comments
- Family Service Counselor (FSC) reviewed training requirements of (JJ & LB) two employees who have not completed the 40hr Introductory Child Care Training. The two employees will have 30 days to complete the training required 4/24/2023. The following TA was given from Section 4.2.1 of the Handbook. Section 4.2.1 Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004, ar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Report comments
- Family Service Counselor (FSC) reviewed training requirements of (JJ & LB) two employees who have not completed the 5hr Early Literacy and Language Development Course. These two employees will have 30 days to complete the training required 4/24/2023. The following TA was given from Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C of the Florida Handbook. Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed employee file of the Director (GK)and although they had provisional status of six months, the time frame elapsed on March 5th, 2023. FSC will give the childcare facility 30 days to attain director's credentials that is required. FSC gave the following TA from the Florida Handbook as follows. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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
Could you describe the current process for ensuring that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from June 2024 where the center was found to be out of ratio. Asking about current staffing practices helps parents understand how the center manages classroom coverage to ensure every child receives appropriate attention.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are in place to ensure that children are always under direct supervision by staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2024 noted an instance where a child was left without supervision. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current supervision protocols and how they monitor classroom activities.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center handle training and oversight to ensure that all staff members are fully prepared to provide a safe environment for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from an inspection in June 2024 included a finding regarding inadequate supervision that resulted in an injury. Asking about training and oversight helps parents understand the center's commitment to child safety and staff preparedness.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's policy for verifying that all individuals who have contact with children have completed the required background screening?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2023 inspection report indicate a finding regarding an unscreened individual being present with children. This question helps parents understand the center's current procedures for vetting staff and volunteers.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your current safe sleep practices for infants in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2023 noted a concern regarding items in a crib that could pose a risk to an infant. Asking about current safe sleep policies helps parents ensure the center follows recommended safety guidelines for nap time.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations