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Happy Day Preschool

8875 Lackland Rd, St Louis, MO 631145.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
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About Happy Day Preschool

Happy Day Preschool is a child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with pre-k and preschool.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsPre-K and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Christian (Overland Church of Christ)), Play-based
StaffTeachers receive program training, support, and ongoing training
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Day Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Happy Day Preschool

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#002195315
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 31, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 4

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. Jan 31, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • Records and paperwork

      RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.

  2. Dec 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • Records and paperwork

      RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.

  3. Jan 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

  4. Dec 11, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

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 Day Preschool

Is Happy Day Preschool licensed?

No. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Missouri.

When was Happy Day Preschool last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on January 31, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Day Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 4 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 Day Preschool care for?

49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Happy Day Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Day Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 427-0353 to ask.

What is Happy Day Preschool's phone number?

(314) 427-0353.

Where is Happy Day Preschool?

8875 Lackland Rd, St Louis, MO 63114. The nearest other daycare we list is His Little Lambs Child Care and Preschool, 0.6 miles away.

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