Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.38
Happy Faces Academy Center Corp
10710 Westwood Lake Dr, Miami, FL 33165
- License:
- C11MD3225
- 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:
- 37
- License expiration:
- May 25, 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
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Happy Faces Academy Center Corp from April 3, 2023 through May 1, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 23, 2025 and involved administrative posting.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Five later inspections, from February 21, 2025 through May 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33165
Compared to 43 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.51
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
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [Six (6)] based on 35 square feet and [Eight (8)] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- License Specialist observed that the facility did not have the useable floor space of 35 sq ft per child for the number of children observed in the Front Area designated for the Three (3) Year Old Area. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF Handbook that ( Usable indoor floor space refers to space available for indoor play, classroom, work area, or nap area. Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child. The total number of children in care on-site and while on field trips may never exceed the facilitys licensed capacity.) Violation was corrected at the time of inspection by Pr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed that the facility failed to post the room capacity for Front Area: Three (3) Year old Classroom. License Specialist observed that as per the Capacity Calculator given and signed by the Provider at time of Initial Inspection, Five (5) out of Six (6) classroom capacity posted were incorrect. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF Handbook that ( A child care that had a valid license on October 1, 1992 must have a minimum of 20 square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child. This provision is not affected by a change of ownership as long as the program remains continuously licensed at the original site. A child care fac ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that One (1) fire extinguisher near the food preparation area was not properly maintained. The Fire Extinguisher's pressure gauge was not within the safety zone (overcharging,) the extinguisher needed service by service technician. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection when the Service Technician arrived and replaced the Fire Extinguisher and the hook in which it rests on the wall in the Food Preparation area. License specialist completed and departed the Routine Inspection before completion of the Technical Service, however Provider did send the invoice of Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Paid Invoice to include a 5lb. Recharge. Last ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- FSC reviewed one staff's file and transcript and staff has not completed training. Technical assistance was provided that child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regul ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
Can you tell me about the current process for maintaining and servicing fire safety equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2024 noted that a fire extinguisher was not properly maintained. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps confirm that all safety equipment is regularly serviced and ready for use.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are up to date with their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2024 identified a gap in staff training requirements. Discussing how the center tracks professional development helps parents understand the commitment to maintaining a qualified team.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how the center monitors classroom capacity to ensure it stays within the licensed limits?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2025 indicated concerns regarding the posting of room capacities and the number of children in a classroom. This question helps clarify the current procedures for tracking and managing group sizes.
- Context
- A later inspection in May 2026 did not note any similar issues.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating daily routines and schedules with families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information about daily activities and transitions helps parents feel more connected to their child's experience and daily care.
General question
How do you handle staff-to-child ratios during transitions or outdoor play times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about supervision practices during active parts of the day provides insight into how the center maintains a consistent and attentive environment for all children.