Description: Here at Happy Trails we are always working towards a nurturing, yet challenging environment. We are State Licensed, DES approved, on the USDA food program, and we have a state certified teacher on staff. A place where your child feels safe and educationally stimulated. We provide a place where each child can grow and learn at his or her own pace in an individual child directed classroom while enjoying fun and rewarding achievements that come with learning. Happy Trails is set up so each child the opportunity to investigate, explore, study and discover in and outside of the classroom. Phonics, music, reading, writing, arts and crafts, games, dramatic play, science and math will all be part of your child’s daily schedule.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0166011 | 2026-01-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on January 12, 2026, and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The DES group size was observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was emailed to the Compliance Officer following the inspection. The link for the Empower survey was emailed to the facility following the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Storing items in bathrooms, -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application in "Applications" or "Application History", -Renew license before 1/31/2026, -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards. | |||
| INSP-0133431 | 2025-06-05 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for Case #00132825 on June 5, 2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Staff : Children Infants: 2 : 5 One Year Olds: 2 : 10 Two Year Olds: 2 : 10 Older Two Year Olds: 1 : 6 Three Year Olds: 2 : 14 Four Year Olds: 1 : 14 School Age: 1 : 16 There were 14 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Facility documentation reviewed was the following: -Accident and Injury reports, -Behavioral reports, -Diaper changing logs, -Child welfare notes. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interviews and documentation that the allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies found. | |||
| INSP-0052220 | 2025-01-21 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on January 21, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The link for the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility following the inspection. Insurance: expires on 5/5/2025 Fire: inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 Gas: inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 Yuma County Health Dept: kitchen permit expires on 2/28/2025 Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Storing items in the bathroom. -Diaper changing logs -Review all staff/resident files for expiring fingerprint card | |||
| INSP-0036938 | 2024-01-24 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/24/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was observed at the time of the inspection. Insurance: 5/5/24 Fire: 11/10/22 Gas: 12/5/23 Sanitation: 8/22/24 Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Please send the current fire inspection within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0028462 | 2023-06-14 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #59388 on 6/14/23. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna Ratios observed were: Infants: 5 to 2 Ones: 13 to 2 2's: 18 to 3 2-3's: 16 to 2 3-4's: 19 to 2 4-5's: 20 to 2 School-Age: 18 to 2 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 children interviewed during this investigation. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. There were no deficiencies identified. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Article 1 | ARS 36- 883.02.C.1-3. | |
| Initial Comments: Upon review of staff files, the Team Leader found the following: 1. Staff #1's Criminal History Affidavit had yes documented for question #1. 2. Staff #2's Criminal History Affidavit was blank for question #2 and #3. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | article 3 | R9-5-305.A.1.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Upon review of 12 Emergency, Information, Immunization record cards, the Team Leader found that Child #1 (DOB: 12/8/2019) only had the first series of immunizations. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Upon review of the medications, it was found that Child #2 had a trainer in the box and not the actual medication. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.21.a.b. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed the following: 1. A broom that was next to an occupied crib in the infant room. A picture was taken of the broom and crib. 2. A broom and dust pan accessible to enrolled children in the 3 year old and school age bathrooms. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.9.a-c. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed the following: One year old room: 1. Coppertone water babies sunscreen and styling gel that did not have written approval from the parents for use. Two year old room: 1. Wipes and a diaper cream that were not labeled with a name 2. 3 diaper creams and an Aquaphor that did not have written approval from the parents for use. Three year old room: 1. A diaper cream that was not labeled with a name. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.1.a.b. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed a step stool sitting on the diapering surface in the 3 year old classroom. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.3.4. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed the following: 1. The infant, one year old and 2 year old classrooms did not have soiled clothing containers. 2. The diaper container lid was broken in the 3 year old classroom. 3. The diaper container in the one year old classroom did not have a lid. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | article 5 | R9-5-503.D. | |
| Initial Comments: The written diaper changing procedures were not posted in the 2 year old classroom. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | article 5 | R9-5-503.E.1-7 | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed that children did not wash their hands after diapering in the 3 year old classroom. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | article 5 | R9-5-507.A.1.a-j. | |
| Initial Comments: The Team Leader found the following: 1. Child #3 has an IEP that stated they needed seizure medication. There was no plan in place with the facility about the medication, they did not discuss this with the parent and do not have medication at the center for the child. 2. Child #4 did not have a individualized plan for toileting and was not in a room with diapering. | |||
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My daughter has been attending for 3 years now and we love it. We love the staff, the long hours, and love the stuff curriculum.
I am very disappointed and upset with Happy Trails.This day care/preschool deserves no stars. I enrolled my 4 year old daughter for the 2-day full time schedule. This was my daughter's first time attending day care or preschool. She was so excited especially since she was going to make friends. On her second day of school after I picked her up, I asked my daughter how her day was. My daughter starting crying and told me a boy had punched her head during picture time. When I asked my daughter why she didn't tell the teacher she said the teacher told them they had to stay quiet. My heart was broken especially since I had asked the teacher how her behavior was (I still believe in children being respectful and good manners) Teacher had informed me she was well behaved and was a sweet girl. I called Happy Trails the following day which was a Friday. They told me the teacher nor director was not in. I let them know what was going on and told me she would let them know what happened and will get a call back on Monday. I received the phone call and was informed since she didn't tell the teacher and no one saw it, they could do nothing. I was told basically it was her fault for not saying anything. I let her know this was very unacceptable behavior. It's not right for any child to punch someone in the head and no one do anything about it. I also let her know I will not be taking her back especially when my daughter didn't want to go back. When I asked her about the annual fee I had just paid, (she only attended two days) I was told there was no way I was getting it back and good luck trying to get it back since I informed her I will be filing a claim. I was hung up on. This just breaks my heart to know this type of behavior from school directors and teachers are acceptable!
Happy Trails has been an amazing experience for my 3 children. Their teachers are extremely caring and welcoming and the facility is always so clean!!!
My 3 children have attended Happy Trails since they were infants. The office staff, teachers and other families were always amazing. I have been in and out of other centers for years and this is by far my favorite! I highly recommended it!!!
I just wanted to make a comment on the courtesies of the staff at the desk. When I first walked in the place I had to wait for the person at the desk to finish telling a story to another staff member before they even asked me what I needed. It doesn't take much effort to do the little courtesy