Group Family Day Care
✓ Licensed
Happy Kids Daycare
Schenectady, NY
· Schenectady County
Bridge Street,
Schenectady, NY 12303
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age range (listing information)
12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
881986
Licensed Since
2022
License Issued
Nov 1, 2022
Expired
Oct 31, 2026
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Albany Regional Office
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About the Provider
Happy Kids Daycare is a Group Family Day Care in Schenectady NY, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
This facility is authorized to administer medications; Care is available during non-traditional hours;
Hours of Operation
- Monday03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Tuesday03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Sunday 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-ARO-098215 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-09-03 | Violation | 416.4(h)(4) | N |
| Brief Description: Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow | |||
| 2026-06-01 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-ARO-053983 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Fire Safety - Renewal | Fire Safety - Renewal | 2026-I-ARO-024254 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 416.3(h) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 416.4(a) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 416.4(h)(4) | N |
| Brief Description: Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 416.5(a) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 416.11(i)(23) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The premises must be kept free of vermin. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-ARO-011222 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Violation | 416.3(b) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Rooms that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilating and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Violation | 416.5(c) | N |
| Brief Description: No portable heaters used in rooms accessible to children, regardless of type or fuel source | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Violation | 416.5(v) | N |
| Brief Description: Working carbon monoxide alarm on all levels with a carbon monoxide source or a designated napping area (home built after 2008) | |||
| 2025-12-08 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-119671 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-12-08 | Violation | 416.14(m) | N |
| Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
| 2025-08-25 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-069241 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-07-29 | Documentation Review | Documentation Review | 2025-I-ARO-055306 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-07-29 | Violation | 416.14(c)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. | |||
| 2025-07-29 | Violation | 416.14(c)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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). | |||
| 2025-07-29 | Violation | 416.14(f) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are: | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-038525 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 416.4(b)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 416.8(j)(1) | P/V |
| Brief Description: One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 416.15(a)(9) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-ARO-012836 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Violation | 416.7(n) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Violation | 416.8(j)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Violation | 416.15(a)(9) | N |
| Brief Description: Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-114460 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-086277 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-052159 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-03-21 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-ARO-013376 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-03-21 | Violation | 416.7(u) | N |
| Brief Description: TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2023-I-ARO-014070 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 416.4(h)(4) | N |
| Brief Description: Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 416.7(v) | N |
| Brief Description: Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 416.14(m) | N |
| Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
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