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Happy Horizons Child Care Center

865 Neighborhood Rd, Lake Katrine, NY 124493.5· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
94
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
2021

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About Happy Horizons Child Care Center

Happy Horizons Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Lake Katrine, New York. The state has licensed it since August 12, 2021, for up to 94 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
94 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity94 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Horizons Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ulster County has a median price of $285 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.
Ulster County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$285
Home daycare$230

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$211

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$200

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 Horizons Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
94 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2021
License number
#876861
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

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. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 7, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(n)(2) Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

  3. Apr 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(b)(23)(iv) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within 90 days.

  4. Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(g)(3)(ii) To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: an Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education Credential, Infant Toddler Child Development Associate Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler development period; and two years of experience related to caring for children; or

  6. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.15(c)(11) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart;

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services 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 Horizons Child Care Center

Is Happy Horizons Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 12, 2021.

When was Happy Horizons Child Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Horizons Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. 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 Horizons Child Care Center care for?

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

What are Happy Horizons Child Care Center's hours?

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

How much does Happy Horizons Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 901-2399 to ask.

What is Happy Horizons Child Care Center's phone number?

(845) 901-2399.

Where is Happy Horizons Child Care Center?

865 Neighborhood Rd, Lake Katrine, NY 12449. The nearest other daycare we list is Saugerties Early Childhood Center for Development, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).