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Happy Days Children's Learning Center

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

720 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Visit website ↗(831) 476-2000Directions ↗Licensed for 78
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
9/11/2024
Total visits
2

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 Days Children's Learning Center offers age-appropriate programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at two locations in Santa Cruz, California. Since 1995, the center has provided a child-centered, nurturing environment focused on developing self-esteem, independence, and social skills.

Philosophy
The center strives to maximize confidence and love of learning through an educational approach focused on developing self-esteem, independence, and social skills. The program emphasizes a nurturing environment that encourages cooperative and independent learning, with children actively participating in their own learning and developmental process.
Ages served
Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (2.5 to 4.5 years)

Programs

  • •Infants
  • •Toddlers
  • •Preschoolers

Highlights

  • ✓Two convenient locations in Santa Cruz (Harvey West and Live Oak)
  • ✓Experienced teachers with access to top-quality educational resources
  • ✓Rotating comprehensive monthly curriculum for preschoolers
  • ✓Good Times Best of Santa Cruz Runner-up 2021

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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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