Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Happyland Day School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Happyland Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Faith Comes Alive!
Student Body
Total Students
153 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 Private 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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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
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5451 Southwest 64th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-3466
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
820 NE 3rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Presbyterian
615 SE 9th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Christian
101se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students
Alternative School
757 Se 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 376-4783
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Christian
101se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students
Alternative School
757 Se 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 376-4783
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
1600 SW 5th Place
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(954) 999-0420
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
Alternative School
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(954) 951-0880
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-11 | 82 students
Jewish
1951 W Copans Rd
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(954) 532-5196
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
Montessori School
5451 Southwest 64th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-3466
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
820 NE 3rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Presbyterian
615 SE 9th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Christian
101se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 440-2900
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students
Alternative School
757 Se 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 376-4783
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
820 NE 3rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Presbyterian
615 SE 9th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 30 students
Montessori School
642 Nw 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 533-1773
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 84 students
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1400 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 537-9278
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
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901 Northwest 11 Avenue
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(954) 462-0255
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