Happy Campers Preschool
Daycare center in San Carlos, CA. 1776 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
About the program
Happy Campers Preschool is a licensed daycare center in San Carlos, California, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 122 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Happy Campers is a family-owned preschool and childcare center with two locations in San Carlos and Belmont, California.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Happy Campers 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 $1,507 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
101239(h) · 101229(a)(1) · 101212(c)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We couldn't have found a more perfect preschool for our infant daughter. Audra founded the pre-school with her parents 30 years ago, and one can feel the passion and love for children through out Happy Campers while talking to any of the wonderful staff members. We were a little skeptical about sending our daughter after she had developed stranger anxiety in line with her developmental milestones. But her teachers…
Rahul Ramchandani · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoHappy Campers has played an instrumental role in the early development of so many children. All tho I don’t have children of my own, I have cared for little ones who have attended Happy Campers and have many friends who have entrusted their children to the staff of this wonderful school. It’s obvious the children thrive in this happy & lovable environment. The entire staff is extremely knowledgeable & helpful with…
LC Fitzcharn · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoHappy Campers has been amazing! Two of my children have attended Happy Campers. My 9 year old started when he was 2 years old and my 4 year old (current student) started in the infant toddler center when she was 9 months old. I have recommended HC to all of my family, friends, and colleagues. The teachers have all been amazing. They communicate and keep you updated throughout the day, which I love (especially being…
Latrice · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoOur family loves Happy Campers Preschool! Our son has been attending for a year and a half, and the growth we’ve seen in his confidence, independence, social and learning skills has been incredible. When he first started, he was a little shy and hesitant in group settings, but the teachers helped him so much, using their expertise and caring, patient approach. Many teachers have been at Happy Campers for years, and…
Dasha D · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoGetting there
1776 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
Questions about Happy Campers Preschool
Is Happy Campers Preschool licensed?
Yes. Happy Campers Preschool holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 414005169), with a licensed capacity of 122 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Happy Campers Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 3 citations for Happy Campers Preschool, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Happy Campers Preschool take?
Happy Campers Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Happy Campers Preschool cost?
Happy Campers 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.
