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Happy Hearts Kindergarten

208 Se Tuscawilla Ave, Ocala, FL 344714.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
238
open each week
5 days
daily, posted tuition
$15
year first licensed
1986

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About Happy Hearts Kindergarten

Happy Hearts Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Ocala, Florida. The state has licensed it since December 1, 1986, for up to 238 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It lists daily tuition of $15.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
238 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian-based nondenominational)
EnrichmentMusic and Movement, STEM, Nature and Exploration
Staff-to-child ratioEARLYBIRDS (age 2): Teacher student ratio 2:10
Assistance it acceptsVPK Certificate
AccreditationOther accreditation (Green Apple Accreditation of Children's Services (GAACS))
Licensed capacity238 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Hearts Kindergarten lists daily tuition of $15. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Marion County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
After School Enrichment Club $15 each day from 12:00-1:30$15
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
EARLYBIRDS (Age 2 prior to September 1, 2026) 2-Day (T/TH) - 10 Payments of $325.00 or $3,250.00$3,250
EARLYBIRDS (Age 2) 3-Day (MWF) - 10 Payments of $375.00 or $3750.00$3,750
HUMMINGBIRDS (Age 3 prior to September 1, 2026) 3-Day (MWF) - 10 Payments of $375.00 or $3,750.00$3,750
HUMMINGBIRDS (Age 3) 5-Day - 10 Payments of $450.00 or $4,500.00$4,500
K4/ADVANCED K4/VPK (Age 4) without VPK - 10 payments of $475.00 or $4750.00 for the year$4,750
Registration fee for all tuition based students (non-refundable)$275
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Marion County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$180

Toddler

Center$155
Home daycare$132

Preschool

Center$142
Home daycare$125

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$100

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Happy Hearts Kindergarten

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
238 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1986
License number
#C05MA0057
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Happy Hearts Kindergarten

Is Happy Hearts Kindergarten licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 1, 1986.

Does Happy Hearts Kindergarten have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Happy Hearts Kindergarten care for?

238, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Happy Hearts Kindergarten's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Hearts Kindergarten cost?

Daily tuition of $15, as it lists it.

What is Happy Hearts Kindergarten's phone number?

(352) 622-7636.

Where is Happy Hearts Kindergarten?

208 Se Tuscawilla Ave, Ocala, FL 34471. The nearest other daycare we list is The Academy At Downtown Ocala, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).