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Happy House Discovery Playschool

Evansville, IN 47714 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
Call (812) 589-6439

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About Happy House Discovery Playschool

Happy House Discovery Playschool is a licensed home daycare in Evansville, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
16 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
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy House Discovery Playschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Happy House Discovery Playschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#82-9243
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: 6 rules cited

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

  • Background checks 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

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 8, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “1 caregiver present missing Safe Sleep Training Module 1 & 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(2) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care and their families

      “1 caregiver present missing Health and Safety Modules 1-4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect

      “1 caregiver present missing child abuse and neglect training. *Send documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home

      “2 ABC 2.5 LBS. Fire extinguishers expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(3) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Provide a fire extinguisher in each room that is used to provide child care services

      “2 ABC 2.5 LBS. Fire extinguishers expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies

      “Terro, Dawn, window cleaner, etc. under kitchen cabinet accessible to children and Tide, Downy etc. on washing machine in bathroom accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026

  2. Mar 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39

      “Fingerprint receipt missing for 1 caregiver present at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider

      “Drug test results missing for 1 caregiver present at time of visit. *Send documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age

      “Consent/Background check missing for 1 caregiver present at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “Safe Sleep Module 1 & 2 missing for 1 caregiver present at time of visit. *Send documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

  3. Feb 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider

      “Drug test result missing for 1 staff at time of visit. *Send documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39

      “Fingerprint reciept expired on January 13, 2024 for 1 staff present at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age

      “Consent/Background check missing for 1 staff present at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Happy House Discovery Playschool

Is Happy House Discovery Playschool licensed?

Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Happy House Discovery Playschool last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy House Discovery Playschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. 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 House Discovery Playschool care for?

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

Does Happy House Discovery Playschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Happy House Discovery Playschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy House Discovery Playschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 589-6439 to ask.

What is Happy House Discovery Playschool's phone number?

(812) 589-6439.

Where is Happy House Discovery Playschool?

Evansville, IN 47714. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).