Happy Faces Academy LLC
MIAMI, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address9557 SW 72nd St, Miami FL, 33173
CityMIAMI, FL 33173
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3052798300
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity52
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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9557 SW 72nd St, Miami FL, 33173, MIAMI, FL 33173
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/6/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 172/6/2025
17. (17-01)
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that the outdoor playground area was uneven causing a trip hazard for the children, also notice that rocks came out the ground and broke the fake grass carpet. T.A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-06. View official inspection document (report cee3a399-d270-4cbb-a648-bbd49b7b6efb)
Not corrected
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
$1,065/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: MIAMI, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 52
- Type: Child Care Facility
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