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Best Special Needs Schools in Pinellas Park, Florida (2026)

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Happy Days Academy, LLC

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Pinellas Park, FLAges 2-5

Happy Days Academy in Pinellas Park takes children ages 1 to 6, full time or part time, and our hours run 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., five days a week. Classrooms follow The Creative Curriculum, and our motto, "I am and I can," guides the hands-on activities teachers plan for each age group. Toddlers and our Discovery Preschool group for 2 and 3 year olds get daily small-group instruction, and teachers keep parents updated on each child's day. Our Preschool 3-4 and Prekindergarten classes add observation-based assessments, daily hands-on math and science, and group activities that build social and communication skills before kindergarten. Art and music are part of the week, and summer camp runs during the break. We offer free VPK with a wrap-around program, take part in free food programs, and accept ELC, CCC and NACCRA child care assistance. Our staff meets the qualifications set by the Pinellas County licensing board, teachers keep taking college classes, conferences and workshops, and the center uses a surveillance system.

  • Child care center and preschool
  • Creative Curriculum
  • Hands-on learning
  • Financial aid
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Comparing school options in Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park students are served by Pinellas County Schools, the countywide district, which reports serving about 13,500 students with disabilities and 10,000 gifted students. Eligible students ages 3 through 21 receive special education services. Each ESE student is assigned a case manager, the person who oversees ESE processes, compliance, and progress for that student.

Children not enrolled in public school, from birth through age 22, can be referred through FDLRS Gulfcoast Child Find, which places its main emphasis on ages 3 through 5. FDLRS Gulfcoast serves Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando counties and lists an associate center at 2929 County Road 193 in Clearwater (727-793-2723). The district ESE department is at 301 4th Street SW in Largo (727-588-6032).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Pinellas Park

Who should I contact first about my child's ESE services?
Pinellas County Schools recommends starting with your school-based team, including your child's teacher and ESE case manager. Unresolved issues can go to the school administrator or the school's ESE compliance designee. For more help, the district lists ESE Parent Services at 727-588-6000, extension 2148, and a contact request form.
How do I refer a preschooler who is not in school?
FDLRS Gulfcoast Child Find helps locate and identify children with disabilities, from birth through age 22, who are not enrolled in public school, with its main focus on ages 3 through 5. It serves Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando counties. The associate center is at 2929 County Road 193 in Clearwater, phone 727-793-2723.
How do I get copies of my child's ESE records?
Pinellas County Schools says ESE records can be requested from your child's current school or the last school attended. If you have questions about the request, contact the district's Central Files office at 727-793-2701. Keep copies of evaluations and IEPs at home; our IEP prep checklist helps you organize them before meetings.
How long does an initial evaluation take in Florida?
Florida requires the initial evaluation to be completed within 60 calendar days after the district receives parent consent. School holidays, Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks, and summer vacation do not count. If you request an evaluation, the district has 30 days to seek consent or explain a refusal in writing. Our evaluation request guide covers the request.

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