Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0.48
Happy Place Academy, Inc.
16951 NE 4th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
- License:
- C11MD3034
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 104
- License expiration:
- February 2, 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
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 inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Happy Place Academy, Inc. from January 26, 2023 through May 26, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 9, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from May 27, 2025 through May 26, 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
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- 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 12 local median in 33162
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.88
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
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 7 out of 12 childcare personnel's files reviewed had CAN form expired as of 1/8/25. The issue was resolved as LS asked provider to have all pertaining staff updated the form ATI.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
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 [2] child care personnel for [1 infant and 7(1 yr.)] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [1 infant and 7(1 yr.); the other new staff does not have all trainings yet.] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 staff / 13 VPK 1 staff / 20[3 4 yrs.] 2 staff / 10[2 yrs.] 1 staff / 8[1 infant, 7(1 yr.)] The provider came into compliance at time of inspetion with another staff present. As technical assistance, in groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times.
- 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
- Supervision of children in the [Infant and One Year] group was inadequate in that [On January 18th, the child was picked up with school and he could not move his elbow. The mother asked the staff what had happened, and they told her nothing had occurred to the child in the school. The mother took the child to the hospital, and they told her that he had his left elbow popped out (no fracture). On March 14th, when picking up the child, he had the same elbow (left) popped out and mother asked again what happened and they said nothing happened. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- As technical assistance, Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. Child care 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 child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not use disposable gloves, utensils or similar items to prevent bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff from the kitchen had no gloves while opening crackers snacks. Provider came into compliance at time of inspection. As technical assistance, to prevent contact with ready-to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-14
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed one child's immunization record that was expired. Technical assistance was provided that the child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001 (7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most cur ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 your process for ensuring constant supervision and safety for children during outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted concerns regarding the supervision of children, and asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility ensures constant oversight today.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage staffing schedules to ensure that appropriate ratios are maintained at all times, especially during transitions or mixed-age group activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection identified a temporary gap in required staffing ratios, and this question allows the provider to explain their current staffing management and training procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure all staff follow proper hygiene and food handling protocols during snack and meal times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 noted a need for improved food handling practices, and this question helps parents understand the current health and safety training provided to staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and update important health and immunization documents for the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 identified an expired immunization record, and asking this helps parents understand the current administrative process for maintaining accurate health files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members have their required training and annual forms up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection noted that some staff files were missing updated annual forms, and this question allows the provider to explain their current record-keeping system.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the 2025 inspection.
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