Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.78
- Local median
- 0.31
Happy Kids Daycare, Inc
2050 W 56th St Ste 21-22, Hialeah, FL 33016
- License:
- C11MD2964
- 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: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- License expiration:
- March 26, 2027
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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Happy Kids Daycare, Inc from January 24, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 17, 2025 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of October 31, 2025.
Four later inspections, from January 13, 2026 through June 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33016
Compared to 35 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.77
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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [27] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSCS observed 27 children, ages 1 to 4 years old, in one classroom with a single staff member present. The non-compliance was corrected at the time of the inspection when two additional staff members and the director arrived at the facility. The children were then divided into their assigned classrooms with their designated teachers. TA was given to director (In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times.) Ratio at FSCS arrival: 1 to 4 year old: 27 children 1 staff infants: 4 children 1 staff Ratio at FSCS departure ... [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
- Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSCS observed five children seated in highchairs outside of the designated feeding time. The children were part of a group of 27 children supervised by one staff member. The non-compliance was corrected at the time of the inspection when two additional staff members arrived at the facility, and the children were taken to their assigned classrooms. TA was given to director (Children must not be left in high- chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. The use of safety straps is required to prevent children from falling out of the high-chair).
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-09
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSCS observed multiple cans of Lysol spray placed throughout the center, including in classrooms and bathrooms. Additionally, a shelf located in the bathroom was observed storing various cleaning products. Technical assistance was provided to the director regarding the proper storage of cleaning supplies to ensure they are kept out of childrens reach (All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessib ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- FSCS observed that the facility does not have a current approved fire inspection on file. Technical assistance was provided to the director (Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSCS observed that a staff member hired in April 2025 did not have documentation of completed fire extinguisher training on file. Technical assistance was provided to the director (All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.)
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S.
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed provider had the license from last year posted Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by posting the correct license.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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 and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [missing]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed distracted brochures missing in student files. Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Aveeno baby eczema therapy], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- As technical assistance, The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non-prescription medications that are used on an as needed basis require the parent/ legal guardian to provide additional documentation on the authorization form to describe symptoms that would require the medication to be given. The child care provider must never adminis ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
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
- Report comments
- As technical assistance, 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 no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. This is the second violation of this standard and it is at fine level.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- As technical assistance, Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- 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
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Aveeno baby eczema therapy ], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- As technical assistance, The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non-prescription medications that are used on an as needed basis require the parent/ legal guardian to provide additional documentation on the authorization form to describe symptoms that would require the medication to be given. The child care provider must never adminis ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [Influenza dated 1/17/2022]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- As technical assistance, Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare.
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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 and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [Form signed 1/7/2022]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- As technical assistance, Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175-12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com .
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- TA: When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. The mats in the infant and 2 years were not impermeable at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 do you ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in October 2025 where cleaning products were found in areas accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps confirm that the facility maintains a secure environment for all students.
- Context
- The facility was required to correct this by October 31, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your process for maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted a concern regarding the number of children supervised by a single staff member. Discussing how the center manages staffing levels helps parents understand how supervision is prioritized.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy regarding the use of high chairs or other confining equipment for children when it is not feeding time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2025 mention that children were observed in high chairs outside of designated feeding times. Asking about this policy helps clarify how the center ensures children have appropriate opportunities for movement and play.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members complete their required safety training, such as fire extinguisher operation, shortly after being hired?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate that documentation for specific staff training was missing for a new hire. Asking about the current tracking process shows how the center ensures all employees are prepared for emergencies.
- Context
- The facility was required to correct this by November 17, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that all required safety documentation, such as fire inspection reports, is kept current and readily available?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that a current fire safety inspection was not on file. Asking about how the center manages these administrative requirements helps parents understand the facility's commitment to ongoing compliance.
- Context
- The facility was required to correct this by April 17, 2026.
Related violations