Happy Hands Prep
Daycare center in Wolcott, CT. 421 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716
About the program
Happy Hands Prep is a licensed daycare center in Wolcott, Connecticut, on the state register since 2017. It is licensed for 52 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Happy Hands Prep does not publish a fee schedule.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Connecticut records each regulation cited at an inspection with the date it was closed. The state does not assign a risk level. The text shown is the regulation the program was cited under.
No Violations [-]
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Consultants [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)]
Regulation: An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program super
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [19a-79-7a(c)(2)]
Regulation: For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
Consultants [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)]
Regulation: An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program super
Show all 18 violations on file
Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around [19a-79-7a(g)(6)]
Regulation: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpet is not considered a shock absorbing surface.
Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1)]
Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children.
Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)]
Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.
Local Health Inspection [19a-79-2a(c)(7)]
Regulation: At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.
Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]
Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as nece
Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)]
Regulation: Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program
Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)]
Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.
Lead Water Test/Bottled Water [19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)]
Regulation: Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable sections of the Public Health Code. All water supplies shall be tested every two (2) years for lead content and the results submitted to the local and state health departments. Whenever water is obtained from other than a Department of Public Health-approved public water supply, it shall be of a safe and sanitary quality and tested every two (2) years for bacterial and chemical quality and the re
Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)]
Regulation: Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic [19a-79-7a(g)]
Regulation: All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.
Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)]
Regulation: The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment.
Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]
Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as nece
Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage [19a-79-9a(b)(5)]
Regulation: Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. Equipment and medications prescribed to treat asthma, administer glucagons, or as an emergent first line of defense medication against an allergic response shall be s
What parents say
I can’t say enough about Happy Hands PREP. The entire staff is extremely compassionate and all work together with your child. I can say from experience that they truly take each child’s individual needs to heart. They let the children take the lead when it comes to learning and the teachers work with the child’s pace and I truly believe that’s why my son excels so much. He never feels rushed and is able to really…
Amanda Champagne · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoI highly recommend Happy Hands to anyone seeking childcare in addition to early education. My oldest daughter has attended for 3 years. When she started, she was very shy and nervous. The teachers are so sweet and comforting and now she is totally out of her shell. My daughter found it comforting to play with one of the teacher's necklaces when she was having a moment. The teacher made her one that looked just like…
Samantha Barbieri · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoAbsolutely incredible school. Our daughter started here in the toddler program at just two years old and she has loved every second since. Everyone is kind, understanding, extremely knowledgeable about toddlers/preschoolers, and they all seem to truly care about the kiddos and love what they do. We are amazed at all that our daughter has learned at Happy Hands thus far and look forward to her continuing her learning…
Julia Marnett · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoWe absolutely love happy hands! This will be our 4th and last year attending and we are so sad to be saying goodbye! My oldest daughter only went 2 days a week and she was reading before she started kindergarten and she excelled so much this past year! My youngest was super shy and didn’t really like people much and they brought her out of her shell a lot! They do so much with the kids and I always know my girls are…
Michelle Wright · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
421 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716
Questions about Happy Hands Prep
Is Happy Hands Prep licensed?
Yes. Happy Hands Prep holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70366), with a licensed capacity of 52 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Happy Hands Prep had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 11 violations for Happy Hands Prep in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 15. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Happy Hands Prep take?
Happy Hands Prep is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Happy Hands Prep cost?
Happy Hands Prep does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
