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Happy Child Academy Learning Center

317 Elmgrove Ave, Hazelwood, MO 630424.8· 24 reviews
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About Happy Child Academy Learning Center

Happy Child Academy Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Hazelwood, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 86 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
86 children

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Programs

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity86 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Happy Child Academy Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
86 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002684180
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 2

For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Oct 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  6. Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  7. Oct 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  8. Oct 2, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Transportation

      5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

Copied from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Happy Child Academy Learning Center

Is Happy Child Academy Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Happy Child Academy Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Child Academy Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Happy Child Academy Learning Center care for?

86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Happy Child Academy Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (314) 764-2002 to confirm.

How much does Happy Child Academy Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 764-2002 to ask.

What is Happy Child Academy Learning Center's phone number?

(314) 764-2002.

Where is Happy Child Academy Learning Center?

317 Elmgrove Ave, Hazelwood, MO 63042.

Sources: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (license and visits).