Happy Place Day 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.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 7 complaints in the last 3 years and 5 injury reports on file. The structural rating also includes Delaware's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Delaware 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. Teachers must complete 18 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 103
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:6 12
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 1 reference letter.
- Indoor Space49U
Ensure vent in boy's bathroom is in good repair. Send a picture.
Aug 1, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Parents Right to Know38U
Ensure all children have a signed Parents Right to Know on file. Send copy of Child #11 to OCCL.
- Indoor Space49U
Ensure indoor space is in good repair. Vents cleaned in SA building (CAV) Cove in girls bathroom in good repair (CAV) Holes on the inside of the pr
- Toilet Facilities51U
Ensure bathroom or classroom sinks are in good working condition. Preschool sink was not draining. This was corrected at the visit.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 7
- 7% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 5
- 5% of licensed capacity