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Every child is important; it's our goal to let every one of them know that there's a place for them at our center, regardless of their abilities.

Happy Lion Day Care Center, Inc. provides a unique opportunity for families, an inclusive child care setting with individualized care, structured environment, engaging early learning curriculum, and developmentally appropriate after school activities. Services include:
- Before and after school care with vanpool to/from school
- Preschool and extended care
- Fun and engaging summer camp activities
- Nutritious meals provided for all programs

We understand that children require meaningful learning opportunities in inclusive settings to maximize their growth and development.

The benefits are widespread for all children. Children with special needs who receive quality inclusive early childhood education have increased opportunities to develop their social and cognitive skills. Children without disabilities increase their understanding and appreciation for acceptance, diversity, and prepares children for an inclusive society.

COMMITMENT
Providing quality childcare, a positive learning atmosphere, and endeavors to enhance every child's self-esteem.

INCLUSION
Serving all children, from different backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging and appreciating diversity; because the real world is diverse!

PROGRAMS
Ages 2.5 to 5 years: preschool, full time or part time
Ages 6+ years: before and/or after school program (includes vanpool)
Summer day camp: all ages, full time or part time

In business since: 2003

Total Employees: 11-50

State license status: Licensed (Care.com verified on 6/19/2022)

This business has satisfied California's requirements to be licensed. For the most up-to-date status and inspection reports, please view this provider's profile on California's licensing website.

Licensing requirements typically include:

Complying with safety and health inspections
Achieving the required levels of educational training
Maintaining a minimum caregiver-to-child ratio
Other state-defined requirements

Monday :	7:00AM - 6:15PM
Tuesday :	7:00AM - 6:15PM
Wednesday :	7:00AM - 6:15PM
Thursday :	7:00AM - 6:15PM
Friday :	7:00AM - 6:15PM
Saturday :	Closed
Sunday :	Closed

Type

Child Care Center/Day Care Center

Preschool (or Nursery School or Pre-K)

Additional Details

Summer care / camp

Special needs care

Philosophy

Developmental (Play-Based)

Academic

Special Needs

Languages

English

French

Spanish

Costimate^™

^$264/week

At Care.com, we realize that cost of care is a big consideration for families. That's why we are offering an estimate which is based on an average of known rates charged by similar businesses in the area. For actual rates, contact the business directly.

OFFERINGS

Full Time (5 days/wk)

Part Time (1-4 days/wk)

Full-Day

Extended Care (Before School)

Extended Care (After School)

PAYMENT OPTIONS

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Credit Card

Eleana E

★★★★★

04/17/2022

My Daughter started happy Lion when she was almost three years old and newly diagnosed with autism. Before my husband and I found Happy Lion I was given a 5 page list by Coco for kids of different daycare's in the area San Pablo and Richmond. Going down the list I have called EVERY SINGLE Daycare. Once I mention that my daughter is on the spectrum, we get turned away. While understand that they were honest and they didn't have the necessary resources for a child on the spectrum. This became very frustrating as a parent looking for childcare. We Called happy lion and started asking questions Ms Wednesday reassured us of any fears of being rejected because of my daughter being on the spectrum. She was very welcoming and warm. The day that we came in she gave us a tour of the daycare, inside it is very spacious so many different activities to do. My daughter has been going to happy lion For roughly three years. In my honest opinion Ms Wednesday and Staff have taken such a big role in my daughters life they are usually my to go people. If I have questions Ms Wednesday has been such a big support when there is a problem in the daycare that needs to be addressed she's a very quick to have it resolved by the following day. When we were having money problems she had no problem in helping us, like adjusting payments. A big one for me is that she has given me so much support when it comes to Regional Center, my case manager personally hasn't really doesn't give me much support but I am grateful to have Ms Wednesday around to answer any questions that I have. Also the rest of the staff is amazing they are always so open to talk to you, always giving me an update about my daughter throughout the day. Overall Happy Lion child care has been almost a saving grace for my husband and I. Always providing the support that we need and also helping my daughter grow.

Mark

★★★★★

03/14/2017

As much as I would like to say good things about this daycare and how it is run nicely. But that would not be the truth. My child has gone here about the age of 5 to 6 and he has been saying that the teachers did not care and the students would often would make fun of my child and bully. One day it got so bad my child left the day care crying because of the way the teachers yelled at him. Weeks later, it had happened again and this time my child was crying very much and saying "They yelled at me!" and sobbing as much as my child could. Do not go to this daycare

Shopia

★★★★★

11/14/2016

This Daycare may look like a nice place or a happy place to be,but its not.My child has said that people would bully,and no one cared.Its not a good place to be as a kid.They have very bad things there such as rude people and bad food.They make you feel dumb.The teachers put you in time out for nothing.They teachers are very rude with the big kids,the place is so cold,no one cares for anything and must of the kids will be rude and people(like the teachers)will do nothing but put you on time!I hope you think before you put your child in this place!