Happy Kids Daycare, Corp
WEST VALLEY, UT 84120Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Utah's licensing baseline. Utah caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 20 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
- Infants, Toddlers, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with R381-100-10(1)(c) by Failing to Maintain Ratios and Exceeding the Number Of…R381-100-10(1)(a)-(c)
The provider was out of compliance with R381-100-10(1)(c) by failing to maintain ratios and exceeding the number of children in their single age group. In the infant/toddler classroom, there were 6 children with one caregiver. This is a repeat noncompliance as noted on 10/04/2023.
Jul 7, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with Rule R381-100-14(9) by Not Having the Documentation for Fire and Disaster…R381-100-14(9)
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-14(9) by not having the documentation for fire and disaster drills on-site for review. At the facility, there was no documentation on-site for review of the previous 12 months of fire and disaster drills. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as n
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with Rule R381-100-19(12) by Not Ensuring That Stationary Play Equipment Is Placed…R381-100-19(12)
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-19(12) by not ensuring that stationary play equipment is placed on protective cushioning. In the outdoor area, there was play equipment that was placed on artificial turf. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on February 7, 2025.
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with Rule R381-100-6(10) by Not Ensuring That a Child Had a Completed Admission And…R381-100-6(10)
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-6(10) by not ensuring that a child had a completed admission and health assessment form before being admitted into the program. At the facility, a child did not have a completed admission and health assessment form.
Jun 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with R381-100-14(13) by Not Submitting a Critical Incident Report to OL Within One…R381-100-14(13)
The provider was out of compliance with R381-100-14(13) by not submitting a critical incident report to OL within one business day, when a child was injured while in care and received medical attention. On April 28, 2025, a child in care fell and received an injury to their head that required stitc
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