Happy Feet Child Care LLC
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes West Virginia's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. West Virginia caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Daycare
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Complete at Least Twelve (12) Clock Hours of Training Annually
Complete at least twelve (12) clock hours of training annually, selecting training that addresses a variety of the Core Knowledge areas listed in subsection 3.3 of this rule.
- Immunization Records Shall Be Updated Every Two (2) Years
Sep 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Report of the Child's Most Recent Medical Checkup, Within Thirty (30) Days of the Child's Enrollment
A report of the child's most recent medical checkup, within thirty (30) days of the child's enrollment. The child's health assessment is to be updated with new or current information at least every two (2) years for any…
- Lists of Regular Volunteers and Household Members with Documentation of Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Screening, TB Skin Test or Chest X-ray.
Sep 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of License Application and Renewal
At the time of license application and renewal, a family child care facility must demonstrate compliance with the provisions of the West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act (WV CARES), W.…