Happyland Pre-School
Daycare center in Culver City, CA. 4045 Lafayette Place, Culver City, CA 90230
About the program
Happyland Pre-School is a licensed daycare center in Culver City, California, on the state register since 1996. It is licensed for 54 children and serves preschool ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Happyland Pre-School does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,183 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
1596.8662(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We went on several preschool tours and it all felt so overwhelming... but we are so happy with our choice. The overarching themes of peace and inclusion at Happyland are giving our child an educational foundation that starts with support, acceptance, and compassion. The teachers are all amazing and I truly enjoy every single other parent/Happyland family I've met. The school has been around for more than 80 years and…
Laura Seldon · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoHappyland is truly a gem in a sea of preschools! It can be daunting to find a place that fits both the needs of your kiddo and your family, but Happyland hits all the marks for us. My son eagerly heads to school in the morning and comes home at night energized and full of stories about his time with friends and teachers and things he learned throughout the day. The school themes of promoting hope, peace, inclusion…
Marissa Brasko · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoWe were referred to Happyland by neighbors and we couldn't be happier that we found such a wonderful preschool for our children. Our oldest started Happyland before the pandemic. It has always been a loving and supportive environment, where they try to not only nurture the child but they also try to create a community for the whole family. The Happyland staff navigated the pandemic with grace providing online support…
Kyra Lucchesi · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoI love everything about Happyland! The school culture is about peace and love and helping the children be good humans in the world. It is celebrated that when a child helps or cares, they get a kindness heart. My son received one when he saw a girl fall and ran to the teacher to get her help. They get to put their kindness heart up on the wall for all to see. Director Aly and the teachers make learning so much fun.…
Gina Vecchione · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoGetting there
4045 Lafayette Place, Culver City, CA 90230
Questions about Happyland Pre-School
Is Happyland Pre-School licensed?
Yes. Happyland Pre-School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191600942), with a licensed capacity of 54 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Happyland Pre-School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Happyland Pre-School, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Happyland Pre-School take?
Happyland Pre-School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Happyland Pre-School cost?
Happyland Pre-School does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
