Happy Time Co-Op Preschool
Daycare center in Pismo Beach, CA. 1091 Bello Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
About the program
Happy Time Co-Op Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Pismo Beach, California, on the state register since 1993. It is licensed for 25 children and serves preschool ages.
Happy Time Cooperative Preschool is a non-profit, play-based preschool located in Pismo Beach, California, operating since 1952.
The program follows a play-based and co-op approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Happy Time Co-Op Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $900 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.
What parents say
Words cannot express how special this place is. Happy Time gave my two youngest boys a safe, supportive environment where they were free and accepted to engage as their authentic self while also learning healthy dynamics of socializing with their peers. Director Amy and Teacher Jessica are wonderful souls who are clearly meant to be leading preschoolers. They, and the cooperative organization as a whole, helped me to…
Jessica Marsalek · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoWe absolutely loved Happy Times! My son was 3 going on 4 and it was his first preschool experience. He went Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 12. Teacher Amy was splendid from the start. Maverick would not let me go the first or second day and Amy was able to take him and distract him. Within a few minutes she had him smiling and playing with the other kids. She was kind enough to send pictures as soon as he stopped…
Jamie Moren · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe are the parents of two children and did not know which preschool to choose from when our older son reached the age of enrollment. We looked into several preschools within the Five Cities area and several in San Luis Obispo (we were willing to travel farther if it meant the right jump start into our son's education). I am a physician and my husband is an engineer and we both are familiar with traditional forms of…
Erin Chamberlain · 5/5 on Google · a year agoHappy Time is more than just a preschool, it is family. Our daughter had the best year there this year and one can overstate just how incredible the staff and families are that volunteer here. The children benefit so much from the hands on learning while being free to explore whatever they desire be it on the great playground, the art room, quiet room, etc. Cannot recommend enough!
Breanne Lyn · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
1091 Bello Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Questions about Happy Time Co-Op Preschool
Is Happy Time Co-Op Preschool licensed?
Yes. Happy Time Co-Op Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 401700158), with a licensed capacity of 25 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Happy Time Co-Op Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Happy Time Co-Op Preschool, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 0. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Happy Time Co-Op Preschool take?
Happy Time Co-Op Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Happy Time Co-Op Preschool cost?
Happy Time Co-Op Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.