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Happy Hands Prep

421 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott, CT 067164.9· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
52
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2017

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About Happy Hands Prep

Happy Hands Prep is a licensed child care center in Wolcott, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 17, 2017, for up to 52 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
52 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Hands Prep has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Happy Hands Prep

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
52 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2017
License number
#DCCC.70366
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2

For comparison: 92% of Connecticut 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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See all 13 visits
  1. Apr 8, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

  3. Apr 9, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(6) 109- Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records

  5. Mar 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

  6. Mar 22, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

  7. May 19, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

  8. Jul 15, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

  9. Oct 7, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 9, 2019Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 14, 2019Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff

  2. Jan 23, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 13, 2018Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

Copied from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Mar 1990. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Happy Hands Prep

Is Happy Hands Prep licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 17, 2017.

When was Happy Hands Prep last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Hands Prep had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 92% of Connecticut 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 Hands Prep care for?

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

What are Happy Hands Prep's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Hands Prep cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 441-4455 to ask.

What is Happy Hands Prep's phone number?

(203) 441-4455.

Where is Happy Hands Prep?

421 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716. The nearest other daycare we list is Wolcott Latchkey@Frisbie Elem School, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing (license and visits).