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Happy Tots

Bronx, NY 10454 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
14
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2010

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About

About Happy Tots

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.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
14 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
Hours it lists: “07:00 am – 05:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp
ApproachReggio Emilia
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
Assistance it acceptsDepartment of Education 3K program, ACD and HRA
MoreFounded 2003
Licensed capacity14 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Bronx County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$300
Home daycare$250

Toddler

Center$277
Home daycare$220

Preschool

Center$259
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$190

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 Tots

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
14 children
First licensed
2010
License number
#449624
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Background checks 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 13, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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)

    • Background checks

      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)

    • Background checks

      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)

    • Background checks

      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)

  2. Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

    • 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.

  5. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 22, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

  7. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo 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 Tots

Is Happy Tots licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 7, 2010.

When was Happy Tots last inspected?

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.

Has Happy Tots had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Happy Tots care for?

14, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Happy Tots' hours?

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

How much does Happy Tots cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 665-5699 to ask.

What is Happy Tots' phone number?

(718) 665-5699.

Where is Happy Tots?

Bronx, NY 10454. 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).