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Happy Hearts Children's Center

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

111 N. Villa, Porterville, CA 93257

Visit website ↗(559) 788-0483Directions ↗Licensed for 84
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
7
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
4
Last visit
12/20/2024
Total visits
11

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Happy Hearts Children's Center serves infants through preschool-age children with age-appropriate programs ranging from infant care to structured preschool curriculum. The center emphasizes child development principles with open-ended curriculum supporting physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth.

Philosophy
The program is based on sound principles of child development. The curriculum is carefully selected and open ended. Your child's individual potential through their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth will be achieved aided by the curriculum.
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Junior, Preschool

Programs

  • •Infant program with daily cuddling, socializing, talking, and singing
  • •Toddler program with finger painting, play dough, flash cards, and singing
  • •Junior program with potty-training and preschool curriculum including art, science, and ABCs
  • •Preschool program with structured schedule including art, science, cooking, dramatic play, and phonics

Highlights

  • ✓Online tuition payment available
  • ✓Structured curriculum for preschool-age children
  • ✓Infant care with daily socialization and singing
  • ✓Phonics program for preschool students

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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