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578 East 138th St, Bronx, NY
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Happy Tots is a licensed group home daycare in Bronx, New York. The state has licensed it since December 7, 2010, for up to 14 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care. 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp |
| Approach | Reggio Emilia |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Assistance it accepts | Department of Education 3K program, ACD and HRA |
| More | Founded 2003 |
| Licensed capacity | 14 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Happy Tots has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Bronx County has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all
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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416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b) the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, (not corrected)
416.13(d) All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to complete a Statewide Central Register database check. (not corrected)
416.13(b) All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title. (not corrected)
413.4(c)(3) a search of the state-based child abuse or neglect repository of any state other than New York where such person lives or lived during the preceding five years. (not corrected)
416.15(b)(12) The group 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.
416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
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.
416.15(b)(14) The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver:
Corrected during the visit
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578 East 138th St, Bronx, NY
Bronx, NY 10454 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bronx, NY 10454 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bronx, NY 10454 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bronx, NY 10454 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bronx, NY 10454 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bronx, NY 10454 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bronx, NY 10454 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bronx, NY 10454 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 7, 2010.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 9 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.
14, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 665-5699 to ask.
(718) 665-5699.
Bronx, NY 10454. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.