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Happy Day Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 79
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Happy Day Child Development Center
Happy Day Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Landis, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 79 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 79 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Day Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rowan County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$199
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$138
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$162
State record
Inspection reports for Happy Day Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 79 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #80000086
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Transportation 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
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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- Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
Corrected during the visit
The staff/child ratio for the youngest child was not maintained when children of all ages were cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
Corrected during the visit
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.
Corrected during the visit
The driver was not at least 21 years old or a licensed bus driver.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
- Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2025
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Day Child Development Center
Is Happy Day Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Happy Day Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Day Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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 Day Child Development Center care for?
79, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Happy Day Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Day Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Day Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 857-8712 to ask.
What is Happy Day Child Development Center's phone number?
(704) 857-8712.
Where is Happy Day Child Development Center?
710 South Main Street, Landis, NC 28088. The nearest other daycare we list is W 22nd Street Head Start, 1.3 miles away.