Happy Little Faces Child Care Center
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.3 / 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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Connecticut OEC Elevate rating of Member+. Structural quality reflects a 338% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Connecticut's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Connecticut caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Connecticut OEC Elevate Member+ (2 out of Max 3) 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
1 Inspection Visit Since 2025 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Mar 5, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 5, 20255 Findings5 Important
- 121- Adequate Sinks-handwashing-diapering/other Use-food Prep19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)
- 128- Diapering19a-79-10(e)(1-10)
- 136- Feeding19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5)
- 070- Lead Paint- Testing, Management Plans19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D)
- 077- Exits, Stairs, Hallways Unobstructed19a-79-7a(d)(6)-(f)(3)