Happy Times Child Development Center
Daycare center in Vista, CA. 755 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084
About the program
Happy Times Child Development Center is a licensed daycare center in Vista, California, on the state register since 2016. It is licensed for 61 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Happy Times Child Development Center does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,300 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
101223(a)(1) · 101238.2(d)(2) · 101216(g)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101239(n) · 101239(o)(1) · 101439.1(b)(1) · 101439.1(f) · 101216(g)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101419.2(a)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
I can’t find the words to express how blessed I am to have Ms. Sandra and Ms. Maria as my sons teachers. My son has been with this daycare since he was 6 months, he is now almost 2. Ms. Sandra and Ms. Maria have taken care of him like he was their own. I never worry when he’s in their hands. Both of them are always in communication about how he is and his progress in his development . They both bounce ideas with me…
Haley DeAnda · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoMy daughter has been attending Happy Times since she was 5 months. Im in awe of how much progression Ive seen over the years with her being here. We couldn’t be happier with this daycare. The staff are incredibly caring, patient, and attentive, and it’s clear they truly love what they do. My daughter feels safe, valued, and supported each day. The facility is always clean, well-organized, and welcoming. Communication…
Kathya Madrid · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoMy son has been attending Happy Times since he was 6 months old. From the very start Ms. Belen the director was very welcoming. She ensured us that our son was going to be taken care off by amazing staff….and boy was she not wrong. The staff at Happy Times is exceptional. Ms. Bethy always showed how loving and nurturing she was with our son. When our son transition to Ms. Sandra’s class his learning took off. She…
Zaida Colores · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoI cannot recommend Happy Times CDC highly enough. Over the years, this center has been more than just a daycare for our family it has truly been our village and a second home. With three children having passed through their care, we have seen firsthand the incredible, consistent dedication that makes this place one of the absolute best.The staff here does not just take care of the children; they actively help raise…
Cristina Meza · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoGetting there
755 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084
Questions about Happy Times Child Development Center
Is Happy Times Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Happy Times Child Development Center holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376701248, 376701276), with a licensed capacity of 61 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Happy Times Child Development Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 10 citations for Happy Times Child Development Center, 2 of them Type A, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Happy Times Child Development Center take?
Happy Times Child Development Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Happy Times Child Development Center cost?
Happy Times Child Development Center does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
