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Happy Kids Playhouse

Mahopac, NY 10541 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families3.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
8
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2007
Call (914) 224-1006

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About Happy Kids Playhouse

Happy Kids Playhouse is a home daycare in Mahopac, New York. It is registered with the state (since December 27, 2007), for up to 8 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.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
8 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

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Kids Playhouse has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Putnam County has a median price of $300 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.
Putnam 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 Playhouse

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
8 children
First licensed
2007
License number
#306787
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(b) The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:

    • Background checks

      413.4(a) The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:

  2. Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      417.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      417.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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

  6. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jan 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      417.3(n) Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

  2. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo 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 Kids Playhouse

Is Happy Kids Playhouse licensed?

Yes. Happy Kids Playhouse is registered with the state and operating, first licensed December 27, 2007. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Happy Kids Playhouse last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Kids Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 12 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 Playhouse care for?

8, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Happy Kids Playhouse's hours?

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

How much does Happy Kids Playhouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 224-1006 to ask.

What is Happy Kids Playhouse's phone number?

(914) 224-1006.

Where is Happy Kids Playhouse?

Mahopac, NY 10541. 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).