Happyland Day School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

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Happyland Day School

401 Se 15th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Tel: (954) 463-6051

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Happyland Day School provides a Christian Environment for preschool children in which an excellent program of education, social development, and personal growth can take place in order to provide opportunities for further education upon the students' departure.

The school is governed by the Happyland Board of Directors, and is responsible to the Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale.

Debbie Stokes is Director of Children's Ministries, and Pamela Alexander is the Director of Happyland Day School.

Happyland is licensed by the Family and Child Development Services of Broward County, and is a 10 time recipient of their Gold Seal Award.

Our school boasts a tradition of over fifty years of excellence in preschool education and child care.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked FL School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 153 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Happyland Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Presbyterian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1912

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

153 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

38:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Where Faith Comes Alive!

Happyland Day School provides a Christian Environment for preschool children in which an excellent program of education, social development, and personal growth can take place in order to provide opportunities for further education upon the students' departure. The school is governed by the Happyland Board of Directors, and is responsible to the Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale. Debbie Stokes is Director of Children's Ministries, and Pamela Alexander is the Director of Happyland Day School. Happyland is licensed by the Family and Child Development Services of Broward County, and is a 10 time recipient of their Gold Seal Award. Our school boasts a tradition of over fifty years of excellence in preschool education and child care.

Source: Verified school update

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What is Happyland Day School's ranking?

Happyland Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Happyland Day School?

The application deadline for Happyland Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Happyland Day School located?

Happyland Day School is located in the Colee Hammock neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked FL School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 153 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $15,305 for elementary schools and $20,198 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).