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The Happy Kids Learning Center

3233 Pennsylvania AVE, SE, Washington, DC 200201.7· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About The Happy Kids Learning Center

The Happy Kids Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving infants and toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Happy Kids Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Happy Kids Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
License number
#CDC-910287
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 2

For comparison: 98% of District of Columbia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 16.

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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See all 6 visits
  1. Jun 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

  2. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      129.4

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility premises current liability insurance information and documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025

  4. Jan 29, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

      “Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      130.8

      “Failure to maintain and upon request provide to OSSE current records and information related to enrolled children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.1

      “Failure to maintain information for each employee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      155.4

      “Failure to have at least one (1) staff member present who is certified as a Food Protection Manager.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025

  5. Jun 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      155.4

      “Failure to have at least one (1) staff member present who is certified as a Food Protection Manager.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025

  6. Feb 28, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

      “Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

      “Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      127.5

      “Failure to provide a copy of the Facility's current policies and procedures to parent(s).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.6

      “Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.4

      “Failure to ensure that the critical health and safety training are completed before staff members.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

Copied from Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning 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 The Happy Kids Learning Center

Is The Happy Kids Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Happy Kids Learning Center last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Happy Kids Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 98% of District of Columbia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 16. 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 The Happy Kids Learning Center care for?

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

What are The Happy Kids Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Happy Kids Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 581-0042 to ask.

What is The Happy Kids Learning Center's phone number?

(202) 581-0042.

Where is The Happy Kids Learning Center?

3233 Pennsylvania AVE, SE, Washington, DC 20020. The nearest other daycare we list is Agape Woodland Tigers Children Academy #3, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning (license and visits).