Happy Place Academy, Inc.
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address16951 NE 4th Ave, North Miami Beach FL, 33162
CityNORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3058166566
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
Capacity104
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/9/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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16951 NE 4th Ave, North Miami Beach FL, 33162, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/9/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 441/9/2025
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-04)
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 7 out of 12 childcare personnel's files reviewed had CAN form expired as of 1/8/25. The issue was resolved as LS asked provider to have all pertaining staff updated the form ATI. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-09. View official inspection document (report aacfcd64-9370-4071-9cd6-6222be52fd48)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/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: NORTH MIAMI BEACH, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 104
- Type: Child Care Facility
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