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Happy Little Learners Daycare

Schenectady, NY 12304 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2021
Call (518) 377-5808Website

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About Happy Little Learners Daycare

Happy Little Learners Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Schenectady, New York. The state has licensed it since February 16, 2021, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Faith-based approach. It says it provides meals. 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 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-basedMeals providedBilingual program
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Ages 1 -12
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 1 -12
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English and Spanish), Faith-based (Christ-centered)
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
LanguagesSpanish
MoreFounded 2021
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Little Learners Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Schenectady County has a median price of $200 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.
Schenectady County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

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 Little Learners Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2021
License number
#865585
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • 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 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(c)(2) The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).

    • 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:

  7. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

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 Little Learners Daycare

Is Happy Little Learners Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 16, 2021.

When was Happy Little Learners Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Little Learners Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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 Little Learners Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Happy Little Learners Daycare's hours?

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

How much does Happy Little Learners Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 377-5808 to ask.

What is Happy Little Learners Daycare's phone number?

(518) 377-5808.

Where is Happy Little Learners Daycare?

Schenectady, NY 12304. 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).