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Happy Kids Day Care

East Meadow, NY 11554 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.6· 42 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2016

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About Happy Kids Day Care

Happy Kids Day Care is a licensed group home daycare in East Meadow, New York. The state has licensed it since September 7, 2016, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-school
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon - Fri 6:00 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Kids Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Nassau County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Nassau County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

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 Kids Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2016
License number
#753650
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(m) All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(u)(2) A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Oct 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(f) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(c) Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

  8. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Dec 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      416.15(a)(9) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

    • Records and paperwork

      416.8(j)(3) When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Kids Day Care

Is Happy Kids Day Care licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 7, 2016.

When was Happy Kids Day Care last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Kids Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 10 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 Kids Day Care care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Happy Kids Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Kids Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 943-7314 to ask.

What is Happy Kids Day Care's phone number?

(516) 943-7314.

Where is Happy Kids Day Care?

East Meadow, NY 11554. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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