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Happy House Nursery

1054 West Clinton St. Happy House Nursery, Elmira, NY 14905
licensed capacity
74
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2007
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About Happy House Nursery

Happy House Nursery is a licensed child care center in Elmira, New York. The state has licensed it since September 4, 2007, for up to 74 children, serving preschoolers.

It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-school

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: three and four year olds
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Three and four year olds
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool
Daily lifeParents pack food
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy House Nursery has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Chemung County has a median price of $200 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.
Chemung County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$247
Home daycare$190

Toddler

Center$230
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$200
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$194
Home daycare$175

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 House Nursery

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
74 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2007
License number
#315852
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(c)(33) 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

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 House Nursery

Is Happy House Nursery licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 4, 2007.

When was Happy House Nursery last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy House Nursery had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 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 House Nursery care for?

74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Happy House Nursery's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (607) 733-6854 to confirm.

How much does Happy House Nursery cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 733-6854 to ask.

What is Happy House Nursery's phone number?

(607) 733-6854.

Where is Happy House Nursery?

1054 West Clinton St. Happy House Nursery, Elmira, NY 14905. The nearest other daycare we list is Jennifer Jones, 0.4 miles away.

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