Happy Place Early Learning Center
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 4638 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713
About the program
Happy Place Early Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 103 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Happy Place Childcare operates two locations in Middletown and Newark providing care with daily meals and Christian enrichment.
The program follows a faith-based approach and includes meals.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Happy Place Early Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $590 a month.
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. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. 1 service letter and two references or 4 references for Staff #1. 1 reference letter for Staff #2 or 1 service letter. 2 references or a service letter and OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #3. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #4.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 1 reference letter.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure vent in boy's bathroom is in good repair. Send a picture.
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Ensure all children have a signed Parents Right to Know on file. Send copy of Child #11 to OCCL.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure indoor space is in good repair. Vents cleaned in SA building (CAV) Cove in girls bathroom in good repair (CAV) Holes on the inside of the preschool door repaired (CAV) Repair ceiling tiles in SA bathroom and classroom near the closet. Send a picture to OCCL.
Show all 15 violations on file
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Ensure bathroom or classroom sinks are in good working condition. Preschool sink was not draining. This was corrected at the visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a physical with TB test.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure indoor space is in good repair. Replace floor vents in classrooms.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure freezer is at 0' F or colder.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Repair toilet in SA building.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure fence post is repaired.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure children have medication permission. Send MAR forms for children #6, #8, #9, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23
Child Files (regulation 40U)
All child files must be complete. -A blood lead test result is needed for two children.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
All staff files must be complete. Staff #1 needs 7 hour Health & safety for children child care professionals certificate in lieu of Administration of Medication certification.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
All child files must be complete. Child #4 needs lead blood test results.
What parents say
I can’t say enough wonderful things about this daycare. My daughter has been attending since she was 1 year old and recently graduated from Pre-K, and during that time she has attended both the Newark and Middletown locations. The teachers and staff are truly amazing and genuinely care about the children. You can tell they treat each child with love, patience, and attention, and as a parent, that peace of mind means…
Aliana m · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoHappy Place of Newark is a great facility for your child’s every day needs and education. The teachers are all certified and trained to exceed beyond expectations for the children. My two daughters have been attending Happy Place for over a year and I have witnessed great progress between them both. I could not ask for anything more when it comes to curriculum and care.
Aleaha Cubbage · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoMy experience here has been wonderful. The staff are very nice and well trained. They provide excellent care for all the children enrolled. I love that it is Christian based and all the children hear a Bible story plus verse of the week. I would highly recommend this center for anyone looking for childcare.
Elly · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agohappy place daycare is a wonderful place for children to learn and grow. they had wonderful christian beliefs and teach their children about god with a new curriculum and lesson plan every week. all the staff is very kind and loving to the children and make learning fun and engaging for them.
maria perez · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoGetting there
4638 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713
Questions about Happy Place Early Learning Center
Is Happy Place Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Happy Place Early Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1034687), with a licensed capacity of 103 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Happy Place Early Learning Center had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 12 violations for Happy Place Early Learning Center in the last three years, across 6 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 7. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Happy Place Early Learning Center take?
Happy Place Early Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Happy Place Early Learning Center cost?
Happy Place Early Learning Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
