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Happy Kids

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
8
a week, county median
$230
year first licensed
2009

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About Happy Kids

Happy Kids is a home daycare in Poughkeepsie, New York. It is registered with the state (since August 5, 2009), for up to 8 children.

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
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Licensed capacity
8 children

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Programs

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

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Kids has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dutchess County has a median price of $230 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Dutchess County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$285
Home daycare$230

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$211

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$200

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

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
8 children
First licensed
2009
License number
#396803
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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. Jul 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      417.14(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.

  2. May 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      417.11(c)(1) The Registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all caregivers and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • Records and paperwork

      417.5(b)(5) The registrant must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

    • Safety and hazards

      417.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.

  3. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      417.15(c)(6) 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: 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;

  10. May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 13, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      417.15(b)(12) The family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

    • Supervision and ratios

      417.8(j)(1) One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      413.2(b)(2)(iv) A family day care home may provide care for children six weeks through 12 years of age; for children 13 years of age or older who are under court supervision; for children 13 years of age or older who are incapable of caring for themselves when such inability is documented by a physician, psychiatrist or psychologist; and, in extenuating circumstances, for children under six weeks of age when prior approval has been obtained from OCFS. Children who attain the maximum age allowed during the school year may continue to receive child day care through the following September 1 or until they enter school for the following school year.

      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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Questions about Happy Kids

Is Happy Kids licensed?

Yes. Happy Kids is registered with the state and operating, first licensed August 5, 2009. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Happy Kids last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Kids 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 care for?

8, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Happy Kids' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 485-6274 to confirm.

How much does Happy Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 485-6274 to ask.

What is Happy Kids' phone number?

(845) 485-6274.

Where is Happy Kids?

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. 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).