Happy Kids Daycare
IN 46394Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.4 / 5
- 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 20% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025), 1 complaint over the same window, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Path to QUALITY Level 3 (Max 4) Learn more →
- 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in On My Way Pre-K, a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 29, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Caregiver Shall Keep Poisonous or Hazardous Materials That Would Harm Children,
There were several items that should be inaccessible to children within reach of children. There was sanitizer on kitchen counter and in the entry way. There was air freshener can spray in bathroom, main room, and entry way. There was also cleaner under the bathroom sink.
- An Applicant Must Submit the Necessary Information
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the d One staff member does not have the background check back from the background department and has started working.
- The Licensee Shall Maintain the Following Documentation in the Child Care Home F
One staff member does not have the background check back from the background department and has started working.
Dec 6, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days of a Childs Admission
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a writ One child file is missing current immunizations.
- Within Thirty (30) Days of a Childs Admission
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a writ One child file is missing a physical.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 6% of licensed capacity
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Whiting Family YMCA School Age Child Care at Franklin ElementaryWhiting · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Born 2 Explore Daycare3/5 Childery Rating
- Giggles and Grins Daycare3/5 Childery Rating
- Little Angels Day Care 24/5 Childery Rating
- Little Angels Daycare LLC5/5 Childery Rating
- Little Fireflies Academy4/5 Childery Rating