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Happy Hours Children's Center

12 Lake Walton Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 125904.2· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
1998
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About Happy Hours Children's Center

Happy Hours Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Wappingers Falls, New York. The state has licensed it since January 14, 1998, for up to 65 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffNew York State Certified Teachers • Staff Trained in CPR and First Aid
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Hours Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dutchess 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.
Dutchess 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 Hours Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1998
License number
#43631
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 13 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.15(b)(29)(i) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 418-1.14;

  4. Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.15(b)(29)(i) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 418-1.14;

  5. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

  9. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Hours Children's Center

Is Happy Hours Children's Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 14, 1998.

When was Happy Hours Children's Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Hours Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 3 of 13 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 Hours Children's Center care for?

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

What are Happy Hours Children's Center's hours?

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

How much does Happy Hours Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 226-5814 to ask.

What is Happy Hours Children's Center's phone number?

(845) 226-5814.

Where is Happy Hours Children's Center?

12 Lake Walton Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. The nearest other daycare we list is Goddard Wappinger's, 0.3 miles away.

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