Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Hemet. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Happy Times Child Development Center is a licensed facility in Hemet serving children ages 2–12 years, with a Spanish immersion program incorporating Montessori curriculum influences and before/after school care. The center operates Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM, with age-separated outdoor playgrounds including natural play structures and gardens, plus school transportation for school-age children. Recently acquired under new ownership, the facility has been praised by parents for its caring, professional staff and inviting environment at an established location operating since 1995. On-site parking and secure, keypad-restricted playgrounds support working families in the Hemet area, with professional deep-cleaning protocols and CPR-trained staff. The center does not serve infants—the youngest age accepted is 2 years—and infant care is available only at the provider's Vista campus.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Serves toddlers/young preschool (2-3 years), preschool (3-5 years), and school-age (5-12 years) with age-separated outdoor playgrounds including natural play structures, gardens where children can plant seeds, and school transportation for school-age children.
What sets it apart: Features on-site parking, centrally located near schools and parks. Playgrounds have high fences and keypad-restricted access. Professional weekly deep-cleaning and daily sanitization. Staff are CPR-trained. Note: Infant programs available at Vista campus only, not at Hemet location.
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