Happy Kids Preschool & Child Care Centers

Happy Kids Preschool & Child Care Centers offers an Infant/Toddler program based on the Program for Infant Toddler curriculum developed from WestEd and the State Department of Education. It also offers a full early education program, full day funded childcare for qualifying families in El Dorado County, and half day State Preschool services for qualifying families in El Dorado County. The program serves children from 6 months to 5 years in the Infant/Toddler program and from 0 to 6 years in the full early education program.

Programs

• Infant/Toddler program — 6 months - 5 yrs · Based on the Program for Infant Toddler curriculum developed from WestEd and the State Department of Education; uses best practices for infants and toddlers and recent research on brain development.
• Full early education program — 0-6 years · A full early education program offered at three locations in El Dorado County.
• Full day funded childcare — Provided to qualifying families in El Dorado County.
• Half day State Preschool services — Provided to qualifying families in El Dorado County.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–6 years old
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

About the provider

Happy Kids Preschool & Child Care Centers says its primary mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and success-oriented environment where children experience the joy of learning and develop a positive self image. The program was selected by the California Department of Education to provide full day funded childcare and half day State Preschool services to qualifying families in El Dorado County, and it follows the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation Program Standards. Parents and guardians are encouraged to communicate with staff, take part in the Parent Advisory Committee, attend school programs, volunteer at special events, and join in activities at the school.

Provides free nutritious meals: breakfast, lunch and snack, for all children. Does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Also states no physical segregation or other discrimination because of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Last updated October 6, 2026.