Happy Day Care - Clinton MD Licensed Child Care Center

8303 Old Branch Avenue , Clinton MD 20735
(301) 868-5984
5 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: We're located in the heart of Clinton, Maryland. We take pride in serving local communities since 1975. We have a large facility where our highly qualified, motivated and certified staff, encourage growth of skills in all areas of child development. In this fun and safe environment, children are challenged and engaged in a broad range of age and skill appropriate educational programs. We engage the whole family and believe that parents and teachers are partners in our children's care and development. Realizing the ethnic diversity in our world, Happy Day Care strives to remain sensitive to the various holiday celebrations and traditions of our families. Recognizing young children learn through their experiences, the opportunity to foster understanding of different customs and beliefs is encouraged. Snacks, music and art activities may reflect the fun aspects of the monthly holidays. We welcome any homemade treats or family traditions you might like to share with us. Happy Day Care provides educational child care. But our commitment to kids doesn’t stop there. We are passionate about providing your children with the tools they need to be successful in all aspects of their lives.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 132779
  • Capacity: 75
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Waldon Woods Elementary
  • District Office: Region 4 - Prince George's County
  • District Office Phone: (301) 333-6940 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2022-03-09 Complaint 13A.16.08.03C(1) Corrected
Findings: A complaint investigation was conducted this date. The complaint alleges that caller stated that the student ratio is off in the morning. LS Observed the 2 year old room with 12 children and Toddler room with 5 children having only 1 teacher. Director states that 3 staff persons are running late and are on their way in.
2022-02-16 Mandatory Review 13A.16.05.12D Open
Findings: Observed the outdoor play space for toddler and 2 year old's having a large tree with the roots exposed to possibly cause a tripping hazard.
2022-02-16 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.04C Corrected
Findings: Observed in the school age bathroom cleaning agents accessible to the children in the unlatched cabinets. ***Director corrected this today by removing the cleaning solution bottles and putting them up out of the reach of children.****
2021-11-18 Complaint 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: Observed a new staff person working with children without being notified to the office, needing her CBC Clearance, Notarized Release of Information, Medical report, Staff Orientation and qualifying paperwork. Observed one other staff person needing CBC Clearance.
2021-11-18 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) Corrected
Findings: A complaint investigation was conducted this date. LS Observed in the preschool 4 room Ms. Rawls the new staff person working with the children without notifying the Office of Child Care. Ms. Marshall submitted documentation for 2 new staff persons today.
2021-11-18 Complaint 13A.16.08.03C(2) Corrected
Findings: A complaint investigation was conducted this date. Caller reports the staff child ratio is off. In the infant toddler classroom there are 11 children with 2 teachers. LS observed Upon entering the center this morning at 8:15 am observed in the Preschool 4 room (Ms. Hughley and Ms. Rawls) having 23 children, Infant room (Ms. Van Dyke) having 4 children and the toddler room (Ms. Emilie and Ms. Dayr) having 7 children. LS observed 3-4 parents and their children awaiting at the foyer to sign in their children and to receive temperature checks. Only one staff, Ms. Hughley was in charge with taking the children from the sign in area to their classrooms. By 9:00 am Ms. Marshall, Ms. Javonica and Ms. Comfort all came into their classrooms. ***LS observed staff come in their assigned classroom.
2021-11-18 Complaint 13A.16.08.03D(1) Corrected
Findings: A complaint investigation was conducted this date. Caller reports the staff child ratio is off. In the infant toddler classroom there are 11 children with 2 teachers. LS observed Upon entering the center this morning at 8:15 am observed in the Preschool 4 room (Ms. Hughley and Ms. Rawls) having 23 children, Infant room (Ms. Van Dyke) having 4 children and the toddler room (Ms. Emilie and Ms. Dayr) having 7 children. LS observed 3-4 parents and their children awaiting at the foyer to sign in their children and to receive temperature checks. Only one staff, Ms. Hughley was in charge with taking the children from the sign in area to their classrooms. By 9:00 am Ms. Marshall, Ms. Javonica and Ms. Comfort all came into their classrooms. ***LS observed staff come in their assigned classroom.
2021-09-28 Complaint 13A.16.11.02A Corrected
Findings: A complaint investigation was conducted this date. The complaint alleges that the complainant also stated her niece is enrolled in the same center has hand foot and mouth disease and parents were not notified. Director states last year a new enrollee came to daycare with the Hand Foot and Mouth Disease. The director called that parent to inform the parent that the child is sick and needs to be picked up. The parent come and picked up the child and didn't bring the child back until the child was better. The Director states she had the 2 year old room thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. LS informed the Director to always notify OCC and the Health Department of any communicable disease outbreak, just like the COVID situation.
2021-08-16 Complaint 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: Observed the staffing pattern not reflexing the teacher's in the classroom. Room 5B having a substitute in charge of the class.
2021-08-16 Complaint 13A.16.03.06D(2) Corrected
Findings: A complaint investigation was conducted this date. The complaint alleges that caller states on August 12, 2021, his 1 year old daughter came home yesterday with a long scratch on her face. No incident report was given and he had no knowledge that the incident happened. LS discussed this complaint with the Director. The Director states regarding the first incident, the child never had a black eye, the child walked into the table after grabbing her toy and hit her eye. They applied ice to the area. Director states that incident happened right before the parent came to pick the child up and the teacher had just went to get ice to apply to the area. The Director states the teacher informed the parent of the incident and informed the mom that she will give her the incident report on Monday. The Director states that she has moved around the tables in the classroom in order to prevent this from occurring again. Regarding the 2nd incident of the scratch on the face, no incident report was given to the parent, but the incident was discussed.
2021-08-16 Complaint 13A.16.08.02B Corrected
Findings: Observed 2 aides in the Infant room in charge of the group of children. Received the Variance for the Infant Teacher today.
2021-07-28 Complaint 13A.16.05.12D Corrected
Findings: Complaint alleges that the child care playground is not safe due to the root from the trees coming out of the ground. Observed the Toddler's outdoor playground area having artificial turf/grass and the roots are starting to come up which could result in a tripping hazard. Director has moved some play equipment around to cover some rooted areas, but is planning to move the toddler playground area to another side of the playground after the grass is mowed, tree limbs are cut back and the playhouses, toys and play area is thoroughly cleaned.
2021-07-28 Complaint 13A.16.06.02 Corrected
Findings: Observed new staff's files missing the Staff Orientation form.
2021-07-28 Complaint 13A.16.06.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: Observed new staff's files missing the medical report.
2020-05-11 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found

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Anyomous 2024-02-25 01:29:01
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

PLEASE DON'T LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN HERE. My spirit has been guiding me to complain about this Daycare facility for a while now. My child attended approx. 9yrs. ago and from the sound of things, in reading the recent comments, things have not changed; they are as egregious as they have always been. I will spare you all the details, but everything that these parents are complaining about is true. If your gut is telling you something is wrong, trust it because it is. If your children do not want to go, don't make them, you will pay for it later (therapy is expensive). Don't wait if CPS does nothing send the letters, get police reports. Mad I didn't do this.
Facts:
1. Children are left alone in the classroom (no teachers)
2. children are abused, I watched the grandson of the owner, and the son of one of the teachers (who has one good eye) kick at a baby and tell them to shut up, he was very aggressive (probably still is), and hope to GOD that he is not working there. My child was hit, slapped, etc., and hit by other students (I believe purposely, at the teacher's direction). By the way, the worker saw me there and said stop, did nothing.
3. the daughter is Rude, downright ghetto, and is relatable toward babies.
4. The owner is a liar and appears to be knowledgeable and caring, but I think she is downright deceitful and knows everything that takes place there.
5. I saw a comment about Soberity, There was a "white woman" there, who seemed nice, but had an issue present past, at the time, with substance abuse, it was apparent. Is this the same person, I don't know, but not far-fetched.
This place needs to be shut down, and arrest probable should be made. And a complaint with the CDC, Attorney General's office, or something. Consumer Affairs, I know parents have to work and it is hard, but your children can be permanently effected and you have to choose, these years are precious and they will never get it back. Please follow your guts!!!!

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Jay 2023-02-15 18:04:48
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This place has been nothing but chaos even with removing my child from the center, I still was dealing with an unpleasant owner. Who appears to be compassionate and caring but as soon as things aren’t going her way or under her control she becomes very intolerable. She has continued to receive payment from the state of Md (vouchers) even after I removed my child from the establishment. This has just been ridiculous and I removed my child due to a false healthy accusation, that she said my child had but her doctor (pediatrician) said my child did not have! I’m truly disgusted with how things have gone with having my child here and dealing with a provider who still received the money she wasn’t entitled to. She held on to important TAX information and never informed me that she had after seeing me a few days before her completing the tax information! This is just truly ridiculous! I do not recommend this organization at all!

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Doris 2019-04-09 18:38:52
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Our son attended Happy Day Care for a year and we had great peace of mind. He was three and attended 2017 to 2018. Ms. Mitchell and the staff are a wonderful and caring team. Our son blossomed so much socially and academically in that year, he was ready to attend Kindergarten by the summer/fall of 2018 and we attribute this to environment, the curriculum, and the caring staff.

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Selena 2017-08-05 12:52:01
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

NOT only did I go to this daycare my sister has also went and we have never complained. We have enjoyed it, they show us niceness, they give us items out of their own pocket, they give out some treats. Even if we have bad behavior they don't just give you another second chance they show you that wrong and you shouldn't do that they are not mean or wrong but no offense but parents these days are listening to their children and their children are wrong accidents happen but that doesn't mean you should blame the teacher sometimes your child does it tell you the truth but I know in the summer it take you on field trips you get to go outside run friends that you known or there so that's enjoyable and in the school year you have your tabs with a teach you your numbers your letters they help you with your homework if you're in school age group they have that only help us they show that they care and we have to listen and follow directions to time they have rules and regulations but all daycares do and I just don't think it's not the employee's fault or or the or the children but they don't deserve to get blamed either.

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Brionna McKlay 2017-01-08 00:15:22
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This daycare by far has been the worst daycare ever. This was my sons first daycare and he's been attending Hapoy Daycare for about almost 2 years. They always complain and try to send your child home over the most dumbest stuff. It's been 5 new teachers in one year how can my child build a connection with anyone of the teachers if the director keep firing people. The director is not at all professional when talking to the parent about their child I was told to my face from the director that I need to take better care of my child all because he was cranky at school. When going to pick my child up they had him sleeping on a hard a** cot with no blanket then tell me I didn't pack one. So your telling me a daycare with 70+ kids in it that you don't have a extra blanket to lend my child as he take a nap? Then didn't even try to call me or his father to let us know we forgot his blankie.. us parents are not perfect yes we may forget a blanket or forget his cup but "Happy Daycare" should have extras to accommodate their kids... worst daycare

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