Child Daycare & PreschoolsPortland, OR

Happy Day Child Care

4.8(17 reviews)

About

Happy Day Child Care is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 1830 Se 96th Ave, Portland, Oregon OR. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Happy Day Child Care in Portland receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional, long-tenured staff, nurturing environment, and strong academic curriculum. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically and emotionally, with many noting the facility's cleanliness, organization, and genuine care for individual child development. Several reviewers span multiple generations of family attendance, citing lasting positive impacts and deep staff-child connections.

Experienced and stable staff (many with 20+ years tenure)warm and nurturing atmospherestrong academic instruction (readingwritingmathletters)individualized attention and child-centered approachclean and well-organized facilitydiverse student bodywelcoming to parent feedback and involvementcreative activities and art projectsflexible hourslongevity (operating since 1970)safe environmentexcellent academic preparation for kindergarten

Recent Reviews

a month ago

This is truly one of the best daycares out there. I have visited many schools, and nothing compares to this one. My son attends here, and my second child will be following as well. The teachers are exceptional—many have been here for over 20 years, which speaks volumes about the quality and stability of this school. They are kind, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. They helped my son tremendously during a very difficult time after he was traumatized at another school. Their patience, structure, and genuine care made a real difference in helping him feel safe, stable, and supported again. I absolutely love the atmosphere here—it is warm, nurturing, and truly focused on the children. Unlike many modern schools where education, behavior, and individual attention can be neglected, this school is deeply committed to doing what is best for each child. Diversity wise-- it is very diverse than any school i have seen. My son learned to write his letters, his name, and his numbers here—all at age four and without any pressure. They have a wonderful curriculum that supports learning in a natural, encouraging way. The school is also very clean, well organized, and thoughtfully run. They have been serving families for many years, and we couldn’t be more grateful. We truly love this school.

a month ago

I wanted to share this that this child care is so much more then a person thinks ... I was a child in this daycare and I am now 52 . I still have the fondest memories and it carried on in our family next with my son who is turning 35 this month and eventually my daughter who is 28... we cried when she finally aged out and we had to head to the big schools ... she was way more then prepared and excelled very early on in every class directly attributed to the teachings and confidence she received at Happy Day. This school , the love the teaching and preparing are a 100/10 and worth every penny ... we are forever greatful for getting us all off to an amazing start!I forgot I should add one of the reasons this was so in my heart is not long ago we were at the troutdale food carts and we're approached by a teacher still reaching there who immediately knew who we were and what our child's name was and that she still missed her 26 now years later ... not sure I know of any place that could say that ...

a month ago

I love happy day Christian child care they work really well with the kids and my son is picking up on his writing and numbers and letters so well with the assistance and attentiveness from the teachers… I would definitely recommend happy day to any parent seeking safe helpful and great childcare and schooling!

a month ago

One of the best and experienced teschers. It has been around since 1970. I would definitely recommend to take your kids here. Go and checked out for yourself.

2 years ago

Happy Day has been such a blessing. We tried several places prior to finding Happy Day. They far surpassed our expectations! The staff care so much about the children and their well being, and they are so dedicated to their mission. My son loves going to Happy Day, and he loves all the teachers. The facility is organized and pristine! They welcome parent feedback and interaction which is rare these days. They have wonderful activities and are always creative with art projects and movement. For working parents, I think that finding a place for our children that is safe, loving and consistent is one of the greatest blessings we can ask for. I am so grateful to Happy Day and all their staff. They are truly a diamond in the rough, and I would highly recommend them to any parent looking for a nurturing and stellar environment for their child.

Frequently asked questions

Happy Day Child Care is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Portland, Oregon. The facility has a capacity of 130 children.
Happy Day Child Care has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 17 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Happy Day Child Care, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Happy Day Child Care through Oregon's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Oregon must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
1830 Se 96th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97216
County
MULTNOMAH

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
130 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
45.50956, -122.5639