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Happy Little Face's Child Care Center

75 Zion St, Hartford, CT 061064.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2022
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About Happy Little Face's Child Care Center

Happy Little Face's Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Hartford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 9, 2022, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Little Face's Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Happy Little Face's Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2022
License number
#DCCC.70663
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 25 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

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. Apr 15, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 5, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C) 121- Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) 136- Feeding

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(6)-(f)(3) 077- Exits, stairs, hallways unobstructed

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(7)(A-B) 113- Fences installed to protect from water hazards

  4. Feb 5, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

  5. Feb 8, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

Copied from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Mar 1990. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Happy Little Face's Child Care Center

Is Happy Little Face's Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 9, 2022.

When was Happy Little Face's Child Care Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Little Face's Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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 Little Face's Child Care Center care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Happy Little Face's Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Little Face's Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 890-1414 to ask.

What is Happy Little Face's Child Care Center's phone number?

(860) 890-1414.

Where is Happy Little Face's Child Care Center?

75 Zion St, Hartford, CT 06106. The nearest other daycare we list is Hyland Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing (license and visits).