Kearns Junior High Afterschool Program
4040 W Sams Blvd, Kearns, UT
Happy Kids Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 58
- open each week
- 7 days
- year first licensed
- 2021
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About
About Happy Kids Daycare
Happy Kids Daycare is a licensed child care center in West Valley, Utah. The state has licensed it since March 30, 2021, for up to 58 children.
It is open every day, Open 24 hours. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 58 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Experienced educators with training in early childhood development, background checks, ongoing professional development |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: 24-hour care, 7 days a week |
| Assistance it accepts | Subsidized child care programs |
| Discounts | Discounts for families enrolling multiple children |
| More | Founded Since 2005 |
| Licensed capacity | 58 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Kids Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Happy Kids Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 58 children
- First licensed
- 2021
- License number
- #F20-82700
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 16 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 38% of Utah daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.
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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- Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
R381-100-10(1)(a)-(c) Single-age group ratios & group size (repeat citation)
“The provider was out of compliance with R381-100-10(1)(c) by failing to maintain ratios and exceeding the number of children in their single age group. In the infant/toddler classroom, there were 6 children with one caregiver. This is a repeat noncompliance as noted on 10/04/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
Jul 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
R381-100-19(12) Stationary play equipment not on hard surface
“The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-19(12) by not ensuring that stationary play equipment is placed on protective cushioning. In the outdoor area, there was play equipment that was placed on artificial turf. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on February 7, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
R381-100-6(10) Children's admission and health assessment form completed prior to admittance
“The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-6(10) by not ensuring that a child had a completed admission and health assessment form before being admitted into the program. At the facility, a child did not have a completed admission and health assessment form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
R381-100-14(9) Fire/disaster drill documentation kept onsite
“The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-14(9) by not having the documentation for fire and disaster drills on-site for review. At the facility, there was no documentation on-site for review of the previous 12 months of fire and disaster drills. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on August 9, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
R381-100-14(13) Medical attention reporting requirements (repeat citation)
“The provider was out of compliance with R381-100-14(13) by not submitting a critical incident report to OL within one business day, when a child was injured while in care and received medical attention. On April 28, 2025, a child in care fell and received an injury to their head that required stitches, and this was not reported to OL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
R381-100-11(1)(a)-(g) Provide and maintain active supervision
“The Provider was out of compliance with R381-100-11(1)(b) by failing to ensure each caregiver provides and maintains active supervision of each child and for school-age children, a caregiver can hear the children and is close enough to intervene. During the inspection, in the Dragonfly classroom, there were 13 school age children and no caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
- Mar 5, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
R381-100-6(12)(a)-(b) Children's admission and health assessment reviewed, updated, signed, and on-site (repeat citation)
“The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having incomplete children's records. At the time of the inspection, one child's admission and health assessment form was not reviewed and signed annually by the parent. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
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Aug 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
R381-100-6(12)(a)-(b) Children's admission and health assessment reviewed, updated, signed, and on-site
“The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having incomplete children's records. At the time of the inspection, 7 children's admission and health assessment forms were not on-site for review by the department. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
R381-100-24(13)(a)-(d) Baby food, formula, breast milk brought from home requirements
“The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring baby food, formula, or breast milk that is brought from home is properly labeled. In the infant's classroom there were bottles not labeled with the child's name or the date and time of preparation. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
R381-100-11(4) No unsupervised contact for student interns and guest
“The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring that guests do not have unsupervised contact with any child in care. At the facility, there was a guest who had unsupervised contact with children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
- Mar 27, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Mar 21, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
R381-100-13(4) Choking hazards inaccessible to children under 3
“The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having choking hazards accessible to children younger than three years old. In the 2-3 classroom, there were choking hazards accessible to children younger than three years old. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024
- Mar 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
R381-100-10(1)(a)-(b) Single-age group ratios & group size
“The provider was out of compliance with this rule by exceeding the number of allowed children with one caregiver. In the infant/toddler classroom, there were 9 children with one caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023
R381-100-20(4)(a)-(i) Driver requirements and responsibilities
“The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring that each child being transported is in an individual safety restraint. During transportation, the children were transported in a vehicle that did not have a child restraint for every child being transported.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023
R381-100-11(1)(a)-(f) Provide and maintain active supervision (repeat citation)
“The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring all children were supervised. In the facility, children younger than five years old were left unsupervised several times.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Kids Daycare
Is Happy Kids Daycare licensed?
Yes. Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 30, 2021.
When was Happy Kids Daycare last inspected?
Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Kids Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 38% of Utah daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. 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 Daycare care for?
58, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Happy Kids Daycare's hours?
Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Kids Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (801) 696-1458 to ask.
What is Happy Kids Daycare's phone number?
(801) 696-1458.
Where is Happy Kids Daycare?
4062 S 4000 W, West Valley, UT 84120. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Academy WVC, under 0.1 miles away.