Happy House
LAKE CITY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address544 NW Lake Jeffery Rd, Lake City FL, 32055
CountyCOLUMBIA
Phone3867524736
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Capacity327
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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544 NW Lake Jeffery Rd, Lake City FL, 32055, LAKE CITY, FL 32055
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- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/20/2026
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2026
- Medium riskStandard 125/20/2026
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The three-year-old playground has exposed metal sides with rust and was observed to not be in good repair. At todays inspection the director roped off the play equipment and will not allow kids to play until repairs are made. Technical assistance given: CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. Due: 6/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-20. View official inspection document (report bff0d706-bac8-42b3-a291-55703c4d41da)
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: LAKE CITY, COLUMBIA County
- Capacity: 327
- Type: Child Care Facility
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