My youngest son had his last day of daycare here on Friday and it was very bittersweet. He is my second child to attend this daycare and I'm so sad to leave after being a customer for 6 years. Today he had his first day of preschool and he did amazing! Didn't cry at drop off, listened to his teachers, ate his whole lunch, napped and used the potty without any assistance. I got raving reviews from the teachers and how they were pleasantly surprised considering he came from a home daycare. He will be three and a half next month. I give all the credit to Violet who has worked so hard to prepare him for school. She helped get him ready with potty training and trying new foods. Not to mention he can count to 30, knows his ABCs, a dozen songs and has already started adding! She has made this transition so seamless and we are so grateful for her! Though we won't be seeing her everyday now she is still part of our family and our first call for back up daycare and babysitting! read more

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My wife and I are very pleased to have introduced our 1st child to Mrs. Violet. We brought our little 4 month old munchkin to this program and have seen nothing but positive results from him. What I am particularly pleased about Happy Day Care is the level of attention and professionalism Mrs. Violette provides for her students. More importantly, Mrs. Violet is a very passionate teacher who provides my wife and I with very helpful tips and insight on our child. As a parent, it is difficult to send your child off to daycare, but after seeing the big smile on my son's face as I hand him off to Mrs. Violet every morning, I am always reassured that he is well taken care of. read more

About a month ago I told my son to say bye bye to Miss Violet as we left and he bent right over the fence and gave her a kiss. It was so sweet and make my heart sing. I feel so lucky to have found this place. Violet came into our lives exactly when we needed her and we are so incredibly thankful. We had toured other daycare facilities but they didn't feel right. If you're a first time parent who has left your child in daycare before then you know that this is one of the hardest decisions you'll ever make. When Violet called me on the phone the first thing she said to me was, "I don't just take care of the kids, I take care of the moms." And that's the truth. It still wasn't easy going back to work, but I can't imagine a better place for my son to be. For the first many weeks Violet sent me many pictures each day just to ease my mind. She really cared about not only my son but about me and how I felt leaving him there. When you see this little house you can tell it's been loved by many children over the years. It's not fancy, but it's perfect. Everything in here is for the kids, nothing is unsafe or off limits. It's like a real home. Violet is constantly tidying, sweeping, and just keeping the place spic and span. Honestly, I don't know how she stays on top of it, we know how fast toddlers can make a mess. There is always music playing and the children often are singing and dancing when we come to pick our son up. Since starting he loves to clap and stamp his feet along with music both there and at home. One thing I love about Violet is that she's an open book. You can come in at any time, you don't have to call ahead. She has nothing to hide. She'll tell you all about herself and her own family, both the good and the struggles, but it's real and sincere. I just felt the trust with her immediately and it never left throughout our relationship. Violet trains everyone who works with your children herself and as kind as warm as she is, she isn't afraid to offer advice and constructive criticism. I've seen her correct the other employees in a kind but firm way that made me know she takes the safety of her kids seriously. Leaving this place isn't something we would ever have chosen to do if we weren't moving out of San Diego. It really feels like part of our family now, both the other kids and Violet and her helpers. We love her and she has show us so much love in return. read more

I see a few good reviews here and to be honest, I am very surprised by it, if I could, I would rate zero. My daughter was there for I think 6 moths or so (6 months too long).. Violet acted in the most unprofessional manner towards the end of our "relationship" she had giving me NO notice on her hours change which put me in a very uncomfortable situation and not to mentioned a lot of stress in finding an alternative for my daughter. In the hot summer days she used to close the day care saying she doesn't have AC and then requested the parents to donate money to buy a new AC, of course I wanted to help and donated money though the new AC was NEVER installed when asked about it I got different excuses from her. Often I would come to pick up and find the kids ALONE watching TV, her assistants used to change way to often, and Violet was connected to her cell phone constantly! The facility in general is small (the main living area) and dirty. She even received a complaint with the department of Social Services. This women should NOT be in business of child care. I should have listens to my gut when I first met her and saw the facility and never put my daughter there.. but you learn. I will not recommend you put your child there. A.K read more

My daughter attended here for only 3 weeks, but 3 weeks was enough to love Miss Violet. We found her through a referral through my HR benefits (Cigna). Was a doll to speak to on the phone and we were lucky enough that she did have an infant slot for us. Finding child care for an infant I think is the next most stressful thing to giving birth! But after my daughter's first day at 4 months, we loved Violet. She offered to send pics and or video of my daughter, since its typically more harder on the mom than the baby, so seeing that she was enjoying herself was always a big relief and always adds a smile to the workday. Violet and her team and very knowledgeable about child care and education. She is a home day care facility so though she has various age groups, she has curricula specific to the age groups. all the kids start with circle time, for all the kids to learn to respect all sizes and ages of kids, and then the various age groups move to classrooms for applicable age activities. Since our daughter was one of the youngest, I appreciated Violet taking her under her own wing, and dedicated her time for our infant. Within the third day of attending our daughter knew Miss Violet and was excited to see her every morning. We wish Miss Violet and her teachers much success as she loves what she does and it definitely shows. ***we only attended three weeks unfortunately because my job was transferred elsewhere. Violet has even offered to be considered as back up care if we were ever in a bind. She's not about the money, she loves her kids :) She loved our daughter and thats what a parent needs, especially when putting their infant in childcare. Its heart breaking enough.*** read more

I knew of this daycare first because my nephew went here from the time he was a few months old up until he went to kindergarten. My nephew still loves Ms. Violet! And my 2 year old son loves her as well. It is so much more than a daycare, Ms. Violet has become like family, which was exactly what I wanted for my son, to know that he would be cared for, not just watched. My son has also learned SO much since being there, I like that the kids aren't separated by age all of the time so that the little ones learn from the little bit older kids. My son comes home everyday and surprises me with something new he's learned. I also have to say, it's the same price it was a few years ago when my nephew went here so it's nice that Ms. Violet is clearly in it for the kids and the families rather than the money and it shows through her care. I remember my own Mom stressing about my sibling's daycare because of their calloused, demeaning attitude. This is the opposite of that! This is truly a community daycare. read more

Happy Day Care is a wonderful place for my son with a caring and attentive staff. I love the fact that my son gets to socially interact with other infants and toddlers his age and that they're from all different backgrounds. Being an interracial child, it was really important to us that he feel comfortable within any group. You can tell that he loves playing with his friends and it has even motivated him to improve and develop his skills faster! He's formed real connections--especially to Ms Violet who's been super flexible and understanding with our changing schedule. I would highly recommend this daycare. read more

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Our two grandsons attended Happy Day Care. The oldest was there for two years and the youngest for one year. They were always happy to go and gave Violet big hugs. They spent time playing but also learning activities were sprinkled in throughout the day. They learned letters, colors and shapes. They loved the art and singing. Violet was loving yet firm. They learned boundaries and social skills. They would still be there if they hadn't moved to Virginia. Highly recommend read more

Love Happy Day Care and Ms. Violet! This is truly a great place for any child. It's totally affordable and the staff is amazing. I have a crazy schedule as a nurse and Ms. Violet was so accommodating for me and my son! She opened up 30 minutes early some days just so I could get to work. My son is loving it there. Gives the staff all hugs and says thank you everyday when I pick him up, and he's a two year old. Could have hoped for a better daycare. read more

Ms. Violet is amazing and her staff make you feel that it's the perfect place. She teaches them and provides a loving environment that encourages them to grow. I needed to find daycare right away for my kids and feel so blessed that she had an opening. My daughter loves her and as a mom that warms my heart. Anyone would be lucky to have their kids go here. read more

My son has been going here for a few weeks now. Miss Violet is such a good caregiver and so attentive, sweet, and patient with our child. She is very supportive, understanding, and was helpful along the entire process of applying and our initial transition. My wife and I love having our son go to Happy Day Care. read more

Just a quick follow up to confirm that things are still going strong at Happy Daycare. Some days our daughter is so excited when we drive up to daycare that she squeals with joy. Adorable! read more

We had our baby Jad in this amazing daycare for several months since he was one year old. Violet loves her work. She is an exceptionally loving and caring baby sitter. Every day I take my baby out from her place she detailed about my son activity and her observations which assured me how much she keeps very close eye on him. She send me frequently pictures and videos of him. I felt throughout this period that my son is in very safe hands. I have interviewed several baby sitters in San Diego and I am very glad to have the chance to recommend the best ever baby sitter I met. Thank you Violet for all the love and care you gave to our son. read more

We have been attending happy daycare for 4+ years now (with 2 children) and Violet and her team are amazing! Both my children love it here (my older- now a kid in elementary school) loves to come back when he's on break. Violet offers lots of playtime as well as learning opportunities and the children blossom in her care. We are blessed to have found happy daycare! read more

Happy Day Care is run by Ms. Violet who is passionate about her work and loves kids. My son has been there nearly 3 years. He's been happy there, made friends, and will surely miss it when he starts Kindergarten this fall. I asked him recently what he would like to say in a card to Ms. Violet and he said "I love her." Simple and to the point. She has been flexible with my requests and needs. My son is learning letters, numbers and will be very ready for Kindergarten. I can work all day in peace knowing that he is safe, loved and thriving at Happy Day Care! Highly recommend! read more

We love Happy Day Care! Violet and her staff are loving, fun, and just plane awesome. My son is always happy to be there, and I've seen other kids running and laughing on their way in. When my 5 year old is on school break he also attends and says he loves it. Violet is always including my older son in any special events or birthday party prizes and treats even when he doesn't attend. I checked out a ton of day care both home and centers and this was the one I found that was the most happy environment with a reasonable amount of structure for having infants and toddlers. I love to see and hear the new things my son learns, days of the week, little songs, etc. The price is reasonable and the care is amazing. Check it out, you wont be sorry. read more

When looking for daycare Mrs. Violet was one of a few I visited. Since, it was going to be my 2yr old nephews first time at a center I wanted it to be happy, fun, and non-stressful. After, visiting with Happy Day Care I still had other schedule appts to follow thru on, so I did. My nephew attended with me to each location to get feel for it and for me as well to see how he interacts with the provider. From all the home facilities we visited my nephew enjoy Mrs. Violet the most. Even then I still tour others. Mrs. Violet contacted me the following day for follow up on my decision and reassure me he would have been in no other better place and she had open door policy. So the following day I drop my nephew off and as I was told I can drop in by choice, I did just that only to freak my nephew out thinking it was time to go and he didn't wanted to go because in his words...."he wanted to stay in school to play with his new friends" he stayed there till school age and even now and then still comes visit where it all started. read more

Ms. Violet and Happy Day Care have been instrumental in my wife, son and I being able to function smoothly and seamlessly as a busy family. Her prices are bar none the best in San Diego and her care is exemplary as she is very in tune with the emotional and psychological needs of all the kids in her care. Ms. Violet and Happy Day Care bill themselves as a daycare but I like to think of them more as a kindergarten preparatory academy. We're glad we found her and when our son "graduates" from Happy Day Care, we'll know he will be well prepared for the next big step in life...kindergarten! read more

This daycare is like home to my son. This was the first time he was not at home and went to daycare. Ms. Violet and her staff are loving and caring. They care about the children and the well being of the children. Ms. Violet would keep me updated on my son's progress of adjusting to not being at home. She sends pictures and text messages of my son playing with the other children. I would recommend this daycare, as this is a great place with great people who care about your children as much as a parent does. read more