Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.23
- Local median
- 0.56
Happy Faces Academy LLC
9557 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33173
- License:
- C11MD1851
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 52
- License expiration:
- November 8, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Miami-Dade County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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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 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Happy Faces Academy LLC from March 9, 2023 through February 27, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 6, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 19, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Four later inspections, from March 26, 2025 through February 27, 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
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 15.5 local median in 33173
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 20, 2024February 6, 2025Inspection 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: 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the outdoor playground area was uneven causing a trip hazard for the children, also notice that rocks came out the ground and broke the fake grass carpet. T.A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the playground being dirty and having leaves all over the floor accumulated. TA The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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 [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC noticed one child with an expired health form. TA was given to provider referencing the CCF Handbook. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination.
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
What steps does the center take to maintain the outdoor play area and ensure it remains free of hazards like uneven surfaces or debris?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2025 inspection noted concerns regarding the condition of the outdoor play area. Asking about current maintenance routines helps clarify how the facility ensures a safe environment for active play.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on February 27, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the upkeep of the playground equipment and surfaces on an ongoing basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that concerns regarding the outdoor play area were identified in both 2024 and 2025. This question allows the director to explain the current process for monitoring and addressing these specific environmental areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking student health records to ensure all required documentation stays current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2023 noted an instance where a student health form was not current. This question helps parents understand the administrative systems in place to keep all children's health files up to date.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families when it is time to update their child's health records or other important documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Proactive communication regarding documentation helps ensure that all children's files remain compliant with state requirements. Understanding the center's notification process provides insight into how they partner with families on administrative tasks.
General question
Can you describe the daily routine for supervising children while they are playing in the outdoor area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Supervision is a key component of maintaining a secure environment during outdoor play. Learning about the staff's approach to monitoring children during these times helps parents feel confident in the daily care provided.