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Happy Hearts Preschool

175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma, CA 949525.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
61
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$243
year first licensed
2016
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About Happy Hearts Preschool

Happy Hearts Preschool is a licensed child care center in Petaluma, California. The state has licensed it since August 17, 2016, for up to 61 children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since Nov 2023, with 1 Type A and 9 Type B citations.

Preschool / pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 year olds to kindergartners
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
61 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Full Day: 8:30-3:30”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 year olds to kindergartners
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumLearning Without Tears
EnrichmentWeekly music program and bi-weekly Spanish language program
Staff-to-child ratioLadybugs (ages 2-3) ratio 1:7
Daily lifeParents pack food. Potty training: Potty training not required; children may begin exploring potty learning when they show interest. Extended care: Extended Hour: 3:30-4:30 (Limited Availability)
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 2011
Licensed capacity61 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Hearts Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sonoma County has a median price of $243 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Sonoma County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$243
Home daycare$286

Toddler

Center$200
Home daycare$232

Preschool

Center$204
Home daycare$223

School age

Center$213
Home daycare$196

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Happy Hearts Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Happy Hearts Preschool since Nov 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 9 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
61 children
First licensed
2016
License number
#493009278
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Summary

2 visits since Nov 2023 · Last visit Aug 7, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 9, as the state counts them

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. Aug 7, 2026Inspection
  2. Nov 7, 2023Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Happy Hearts Preschool

Is Happy Hearts Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 17, 2016.

Does Happy Hearts Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Happy Hearts Preschool since Nov 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 9 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Happy Hearts Preschool care for?

61, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Happy Hearts Preschool's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Hearts Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (707) 774-5110 to ask.

What is Happy Hearts Preschool's phone number?

(707) 774-5110.

Where is Happy Hearts Preschool?

175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma, CA 94952. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Corner, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).