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Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 42 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (530) 677-0551
- Address
- 3900 Ponderosa Road
- Licensed since
El Dorado County context
158*CCLD
Total facilities
1.1*CCLD
Avg citations
5.7*CCLD
Avg visits
1.6*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
1 citation on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by; Based on observations LPA Martinez observed 4 out of 4 children in the 2 year old room playing without masks on at the same table inside the classroom. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-04-21.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Shingle Springs
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care licensed in California?
Yes, Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1986.
How many citations does Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care have?
Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits).
When was Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care last inspected?
Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care was last inspected on April 21, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care?
Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 42 children. It is located in Shingle Springs, El Dorado County, California.
How does Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care compare to other daycares in El Dorado County?
Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 1.1 citations per facility. There are 158 licensed childcare facilities in El Dorado County.
Does Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care have any serious violations?
Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care had any complaint inspections?
Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care serve?
Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 42 children.
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