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Happy Hearts Children's Center

111 N. VILLA, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 64% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. 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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
84
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Feb 10, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Outdoor Activity Space (E) As a Condition of Licensure, the Areas Around and Under High Climbing Equipment, Swings, Slides and Other Similar Equipment Shall Be Cushioned With…CCR 101238.2(e)

      Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed areas under slides and swings in the preschool play yard did not have enough woodchips to cushion falls. The woodchips were sparse and exposed the hard dirt under which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/24/2026

  2. Oct 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (3) To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, Infliction of Pain, Humiliation,…CCR 101223(a)(3)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  3. Mar 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children’s Needs. No Child Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time, Except As…CCR 101229(a)(1)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

    • Activities/Napping (C) A Teacher-child Ratio of One Teacher Supervising 24 Napping Children Is Permitted Provided That the Remaining Teachers Necessary to Meet the Overall Ratio…CCR 101230(c)

      Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed one staff member supervising 29 children napping which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/27/2024

  4. Jul 11, 20221 Finding1 Important
    • Personal Rights - To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships with Staff and Other Persons. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced by Records Review Conducted…CCR 101223(a)(1)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  5. Feb 22, 20222 Findings2 Important
    • Reporting Requirements: Upon the Occurrence, During the Operation of the Child Care Center... a Report Shall Be Made to the Department by Telephone or Fax Within the Department's…CCR 101212(d)(1)(E)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

    • Personal Rights: A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (2) To Be…CCR 101223(a)(2)

      Personal Rights: a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations,…

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