Happy Time Day Care Center - Duluth MN Child Care Center

2431 W 3RD ST , Duluth MN 55806
(218) 722-0927

About the Provider

Description:

Happy Time Day Care Center provides early childhood education for children from Duluth Proctor Hermantown Esko Carlton Cloquet and Superior. Happy Time is located in the heart of Lincoln Park with easy access to anywhere in Duluth & Superior.

Happy Time began in 1969 and is the longest running child care program in the Duluth area.  A commitment to quality early childhood education has always been and will continue to be a top priority.  Providing a well planned environment for children to engage in to and learn from engages all learners. Building a child from the inside out to be respectful, kind and confident is the most important indicators for success.

Happy Time is located near beautiful Lincoln Park.  The children have wonderful opportunities to explore nature and hike in the park.    

 

Additional Information:

Happy Time provides home cooked meals and follow the My Plate requirements of the USDA.  Proper nutrition helps children grow and develop optimally.  A Food Service manager prepares the meals each day.

Per Building Inspector, temporary occupancy granted till 12/31/2023;
Happy Time Day Care Center Photos: (Click to enlarge)

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 800976
  • Capacity: 85
  • Age Range: Infants Toddlers Preschool
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations NECPA accredited, 4 Star Parent Aware Rated
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Day Time child care
  • Initial License Issue Date: Apr 03, 1970
  • Current License Issue Date: Aug 14, 2023
  • District Office: St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services
  • District Office Phone: (218) 726-2108 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Report Status
2023-04-18 Licensing Review In Compliance
2022-04-27 Licensing Review - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: Minnesota Statues, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b) (1) - Staff Training
Violation Description: Staff orientation training did not include all required items.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2021-10-26 Licensing Review In Compliance
2020-10-06 Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review In Compliance
2020-08-18 Licensing Investigation - See Violation(s)
Violation Category: 245A.02, subdivision 18; 9503.0045, subp. 1, item A - Program Practices
Violation Description: Staff did not supervise the children at all times.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved
2019-10-10 License Review Report
2018-10-29 Correction Order
2018-01-04 Reconsideration Response Correction Order

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