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:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
153 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 48%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Happyland Day School is The Embassy Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Questa Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Anthony Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
5451 Southwest 64th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-3466
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-3466
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. Anthony Catholic School ![St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.]( "St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.")
(Catholic)
820 NE 3rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Bethany Christian School ![Bethany Christian School Photo - Bethany Christian School provides a Christian education for children who are Nursery-aged, all the way through Grade 8. The average BCS 8th grader graduates with a college freshman level education and matriculates into the area high schools of their choice.]( "Bethany Christian School Photo - Bethany Christian School provides a Christian education for children who are Nursery-aged, all the way through Grade 8. The average BCS 8th grader graduates with a college freshman level education and matriculates into the area high schools of their choice.")
(Presbyterian)
615 SE 9th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Embassy Academy
(Christian)
101se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Inspirations Academy
Alternative School
757 Se 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 376-4783
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 376-4783
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Embassy Academy
(Christian)
101se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Inspirations Academy
Alternative School
757 Se 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 376-4783
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 376-4783
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students
1600 SW 5th Place
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 999-0420
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 999-0420
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students
Permission To Succeed Academy
Alternative School
1918 Sw Yellowtail Ave
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(954) 951-0880
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(954) 951-0880
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
S.o.u.l. Academy
(Jewish)
1951 W Copans Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 532-5196
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 532-5196
2.2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 82 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5451 Southwest 64th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-3466
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-3466
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. Anthony Catholic School ![St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.]( "St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.")
(Catholic)
820 NE 3rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Bethany Christian School ![Bethany Christian School Photo - Bethany Christian School provides a Christian education for children who are Nursery-aged, all the way through Grade 8. The average BCS 8th grader graduates with a college freshman level education and matriculates into the area high schools of their choice.]( "Bethany Christian School Photo - Bethany Christian School provides a Christian education for children who are Nursery-aged, all the way through Grade 8. The average BCS 8th grader graduates with a college freshman level education and matriculates into the area high schools of their choice.")
(Presbyterian)
615 SE 9th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Embassy Academy
(Christian)
101se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Inspirations Academy
Alternative School
757 Se 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 376-4783
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 376-4783
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Anthony Catholic School ![St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.]( "St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.")
(Catholic)
820 NE 3rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Bethany Christian School ![Bethany Christian School Photo - Bethany Christian School provides a Christian education for children who are Nursery-aged, all the way through Grade 8. The average BCS 8th grader graduates with a college freshman level education and matriculates into the area high schools of their choice.]( "Bethany Christian School Photo - Bethany Christian School provides a Christian education for children who are Nursery-aged, all the way through Grade 8. The average BCS 8th grader graduates with a college freshman level education and matriculates into the area high schools of their choice.")
(Presbyterian)
615 SE 9th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Florida Montessori Academy
Montessori School
642 Nw 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 533-1773
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 533-1773
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 30 students
Delmar Arts Academy
Montessori School
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 537-9278
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 537-9278
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 84 students
Mount Bethel Christian Academy ![Mount Bethel Christian Academy Photo - Mural in K3 Classroom]( "Mount Bethel Christian Academy Photo - Mural in K3 Classroom")
(Baptist)
901 Northwest 11 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 462-0255
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 462-0255
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
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(305) 889-5757
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 889-5757
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(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Miami, FL 33178
(305) 863-5750
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 863-5750
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Gr: PK-8 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 60-79%)
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(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 995-1000
8179.5 miles
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(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
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(305) 805-1900
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 805-1900
8179.5 miles
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