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Happy Hearts Kindergarten

208 Se Tuscawilla Avenue Ocala, FL 34471

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,100
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,100
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Happy Hearts Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1946
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Student Body

Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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School Notes

  • Happy Hearts Kindergarten is a is a non- denominational, non-profit educational preschool and kindergarten program designed to enhance child development with a positive self-image.
  • With encouraged parental involvement and small class size, children explore the world around them in a non-rigid environment.
  • The Happy Hearts program is designed to enhance all facets of the child's development- the emotional, the social, the physical and the intellectual.
  • We believe that a child's positive self-image is a building block to learning and is therefore equally as important as learning the ABCs or numbers.
  • Balancing between a traditional school format and a modern curriculum including creative hands-on learning experiences, our graduates go on to first grade with the necessary skills and social foundation needed to enable them to meet future school challenges with their fullest potential.
  • Happy Hearts Kindergarten is a is a non- denominational, non-profit educational preschool and kindergarten program designed to enhance child development with a positive self-image.
  • With encouraged parental involvement and small class size, children explore the world around them in a non-rigid environment.
  • The Happy Hearts program is designed to enhance all facets of the child's development- the emotional, the social, the physical and the intellectual.
  • We believe that a child's positive self-image is a building block to learning and is therefore equally as important as learning the ABCs or numbers.
  • Balancing between a traditional school format and a modern curriculum including creative hands-on learning experiences, our graduates go on to first grade with the necessary skills and social foundation needed to enable them to meet future school challenges with their fullest potential.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Happy Hearts Kindergarten cost?
Happy Hearts Kindergarten's tuition is approximately $3,100 for private students.
What is Happy Hearts Kindergarten's ranking?
Happy Hearts Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Happy Hearts Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Happy Hearts Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Happy Hearts Kindergarten located?
Happy Hearts Kindergarten is located in the Historic District neighborhood of Ocala, FL. There are 2 other private schools located in Historic District.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Ocala, FL is $8,752 for elementary schools and $9,469 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Ocala, FL is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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