Happy Time Preschool
Daycare center in Sacramento, CA. 7610 Elsie Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95828

About the program
Happy Time Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Sacramento, California, on the state register since 2020. It is licensed for 95 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Happy Time Preschool is a play-based childcare provider with multiple locations operating Monday through Friday.
The program follows a play-based approach and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Happy Time 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 $1,058 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
101229(a)(1) · 101223(a)(3) · 101223(a)(1) · 101216.1(c)(1) · 101170(e)(1) · 101173(b)(9) · 101212(d) · 101438.3(b)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My son has been going to Happy Time for about 8 months. He started out behind his peers because he was 3 and not potty-trained yet, so they put him in the two's class and they had him potty-trained within a week! I am so grateful for their help since-- my son's last school would not take him to the potty at all! My son's friends are so happy to see him when I bring him to school each day, they shout his name and give…
Kaitlyn Rose · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoAll 3 of my children have been going here for the past 3 years. Great teachers! I sent two of my children from the time they were newborns & always felt comfortable with them watching my kids! Great communication & they have an app so i can track my child’s activity all day.
Gabriella Beckham · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI cannot say enough wonderful things about Happy Time Preschool! From the moment we stepped through the door, we felt like part of a big, caring family. Here are some reasons why we adore this daycare: Dedicated Staff: The teachers and caregivers at Happy Time Preschool go above and beyond. Their commitment to each child’s growth and well-being is evident. They create a safe and loving space where kids thrive.…
Angelica Ramos · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoHappy time has shown a great deal a patience and gratitude toward not only my son but to me as well. They Greet you when you arrive and leave, respond in a timely manner and keep you up to date on what your child's day looks like though out the day. Informs you if any mishaps or concerns. But the best part is they are always cleaning and sending PICTURES!!! 🤗
Monique Carmicle · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
7610 Elsie Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95828
Questions about Happy Time Preschool
Is Happy Time Preschool licensed?
Yes, with a note. Happy Time Preschool holds a Day Care Center + Infant Center licence (state status: on probation) from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 343623499, 343623498), with a licensed capacity of 95 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Happy Time Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for Happy Time Preschool, 1 of them Type A, across 8 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Happy Time Preschool take?
Happy Time Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Happy Time Preschool cost?
Happy Time 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.

