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Happyland Day School

451 Tarpon Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 333015.0· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$233
year first licensed
1985

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About Happyland Day School

Happyland Day School is a licensed child care center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The state has licensed it since October 1, 1985, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.

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.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 22 months – Kindergarten
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 22 months – Kindergarten
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
MoreFounded 1942
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Happyland Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Broward County has a median price of $233 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Broward County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$233
Home daycare$185

Toddler

Center$190
Home daycare$160

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$150

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$119

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 Happyland Day School

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
150 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1985
License number
#C17BO0038
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 Happyland Day School

Is Happyland Day School licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 1, 1985.

Does Happyland Day School 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 Happyland Day School care for?

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

What are Happyland Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happyland Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (954) 463-6051 to ask.

What is Happyland Day School's phone number?

(954) 463-6051.

Where is Happyland Day School?

451 Tarpon Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. The nearest other daycare we list is Downtown Jewish Center, 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).