HAPPY FACE DAY CARE

MERCED, CA 95340, Merced, CA 95340LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 31, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
HAPPY FACE DAY CARE
License number
243804595
Location
MERCED, CA 95340, Merced, CA 95340
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 88.0/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected January 31, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good88.0 / 100
Health60/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

6

Total Violations

Jan 31, 2025

Last Inspection

14

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (6)

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJan 31, 2025

Based on LPA records review and Licensee interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Licensee and assistant's mandated reporter are EXPIRED which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated the requested forms will be completed and copies will be sent to LPA via email by end of business on 02/07/2025.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102421(a)Type BJan 31, 2025

Based on LPA records review and Licensee interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in child 01 is missing LIC9149 - Property owner/landlord consent in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated she will submit copie sof the requested form to LPA via email by end of business on 02/07/2025.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102418(g)Type BJan 3, 2024

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 children. Licensee stated she misplaced files for children and did not have any required CCL forms available for review, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee to obtain all of the documents which are required to be in each's child's file. She will send verification of completed chidlren's records to CCL by POC due date 1/5/24.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(9)(A)Type BJan 26, 2022

Based on review of facility records, LPA observed that the last documented fire drill was more than six months old. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated she will conduct a fire drill and provide documentation to Community Care Licensing by 2/25/22.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJan 26, 2022

Based on review of facility records, LPA observed that Licensee and her Spouse do not have current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter certification. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated that she and her Spouse will complete the required training and provide a copy of the certificate to Community Care Licensing by 2/25/22.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102418(g)Type BJan 26, 2022

Based on observation of children's records, LPA did not observe immunization records in the two children's files reviewed. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated she will have children's authorized representative's provide her with a copy of each child's most current immunization records and provide documentation to Community Care Licensing by 2/25/22.

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

INFANT (CENTER)

$1,058.81/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HAPPY FACE DAY CARE's safety grade?

HAPPY FACE DAY CARE has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 88.0 out of 100.

How many violations does HAPPY FACE DAY CARE have?

HAPPY FACE DAY CARE has 6 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was HAPPY FACE DAY CARE last inspected?

HAPPY FACE DAY CARE was last inspected on January 31, 2025.

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