Happy Kids Daycare

832 Bridge Street, Schenectady, NY 12303License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

22 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 6, 2026

Provenance

New York 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 Kids Daycare
License number
881986
Location
832 Bridge Street, Schenectady, NY 12303
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 12.0/100
Inspection record
22 inspections, last inspected March 6, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor12.0 / 100
Health40/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

147

Total Violations

Mar 6, 2026

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (147)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Mar 6, 2026

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(23)Mar 6, 2026

The premises must be kept free of vermin.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Mar 6, 2026

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Mar 6, 2026

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(a)Mar 6, 2026

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Mar 6, 2026

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(23)Mar 6, 2026

The premises must be kept free of vermin.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Mar 6, 2026

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Mar 6, 2026

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(a)Mar 6, 2026

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Mar 6, 2026

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Mar 6, 2026

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Mar 6, 2026

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(a)Mar 6, 2026

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Mar 6, 2026

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(23)Mar 6, 2026

The premises must be kept free of vermin.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(23)Mar 6, 2026

The premises must be kept free of vermin.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Mar 6, 2026

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Mar 6, 2026

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(a)Mar 6, 2026

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(b)Mar 4, 2026

Rooms that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilating and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(v)Mar 4, 2026

Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(b)Mar 4, 2026

Rooms that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilating and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(c)Mar 4, 2026

Portable electric heaters or other portable heating devices, regardless of the type of fuel used, may not be used in rooms accessible to the children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(v)Mar 4, 2026

Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(b)Mar 4, 2026

Rooms that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilating and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(c)Mar 4, 2026

Portable electric heaters or other portable heating devices, regardless of the type of fuel used, may not be used in rooms accessible to the children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(v)Mar 4, 2026

Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(b)Mar 4, 2026

Rooms that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilating and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(c)Mar 4, 2026

Portable electric heaters or other portable heating devices, regardless of the type of fuel used, may not be used in rooms accessible to the children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(v)Mar 4, 2026

Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(c)Mar 4, 2026

Portable electric heaters or other portable heating devices, regardless of the type of fuel used, may not be used in rooms accessible to the children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Dec 8, 2025

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Dec 8, 2025

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Dec 8, 2025

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Dec 8, 2025

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Dec 8, 2025

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Jul 29, 2025

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(1)Jul 29, 2025

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(2)Jul 29, 2025

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Jul 29, 2025

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(2)Jul 29, 2025

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Jul 29, 2025

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(1)Jul 29, 2025

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(2)Jul 29, 2025

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Jul 29, 2025

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(1)Jul 29, 2025

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(1)Jul 29, 2025

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(2)Jul 29, 2025

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Jul 29, 2025

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(1)Jul 29, 2025

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)(2)Jul 29, 2025

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)May 8, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)May 8, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)May 8, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)May 8, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)May 8, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(n)Mar 21, 2025

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Mar 21, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Mar 21, 2025

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Mar 21, 2025

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Mar 21, 2025

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(n)Mar 21, 2025

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Mar 21, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(n)Mar 21, 2025

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Mar 21, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Mar 21, 2025

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(n)Mar 21, 2025

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Mar 21, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Mar 21, 2025

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(n)Mar 21, 2025

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Mar 21, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(u)Mar 21, 2024

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(u)Mar 21, 2024

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(u)Mar 21, 2024

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(u)Mar 21, 2024

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(u)Mar 21, 2024

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(i)Oct 12, 2023

Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(u)(2)Oct 12, 2023

A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(t)Oct 12, 2023

The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for children to swallow.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Oct 12, 2023

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(i)Oct 12, 2023

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Oct 12, 2023

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Oct 12, 2023

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Oct 12, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)(1)Oct 12, 2023

Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(v)Oct 12, 2023

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(i)Oct 12, 2023

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Oct 12, 2023

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(t)Oct 12, 2023

The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for children to swallow.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(u)(2)Oct 12, 2023

A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(i)Oct 12, 2023

Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(v)Oct 12, 2023

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)(1)Oct 12, 2023

Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Oct 12, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Oct 12, 2023

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Oct 12, 2023

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Oct 12, 2023

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(t)Oct 12, 2023

The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for children to swallow.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(u)(2)Oct 12, 2023

A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(i)Oct 12, 2023

Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(v)Oct 12, 2023

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)(1)Oct 12, 2023

Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Oct 12, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(i)Oct 12, 2023

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Oct 12, 2023

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Oct 12, 2023

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(i)Oct 12, 2023

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Oct 12, 2023

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(t)Oct 12, 2023

The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for children to swallow.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(u)(2)Oct 12, 2023

A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(i)Oct 12, 2023

Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(v)Oct 12, 2023

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)(1)Oct 12, 2023

Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Oct 12, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Oct 12, 2023

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Oct 12, 2023

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(i)Oct 12, 2023

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Oct 12, 2023

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(t)Oct 12, 2023

The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for children to swallow.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(u)(2)Oct 12, 2023

A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(i)Oct 12, 2023

Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(v)Oct 12, 2023

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)(1)Oct 12, 2023

Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Oct 12, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)Oct 12, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Oct 12, 2023

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Oct 12, 2023

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy Kids Daycare's safety grade?

Happy Kids Daycare has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 12.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Happy Kids Daycare have?

Happy Kids Daycare has 147 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 147 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Happy Kids Daycare last inspected?

Happy Kids Daycare was last inspected on March 6, 2026.

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