National Association for Youth Care
Recognizes programs that support social, emotional, and academic growth for young children.
Accreditation & Community
Giving families confidence through high standards and strong community partnerships.
An Accredited Center
At Happy Hands we believe that every child is capable of excellence. That is why we are committed to pursuing and maintaining our status as an accredited daycare center. By seeking national accreditation, you know that Happy Hands is striving to give your family the very best daycare experience.
Why it matters
Accreditation means we follow higher standards than basic state licensing, focusing on quality classrooms, curriculum, safety, and strong family relationships.
What is Accreditation?
Every daycare center must meet the state's minimum license requirements. We go beyond that. When a daycare center is awarded national accreditation they are meeting a higher standard that demonstrates its expertise in:
Classroom Management
Curriculum Development
Health and Safety
Parental Support
Community Involvement
Teacher Certification
Administrative Oversight
Our commitment to accreditation gives you assurance we provide a positive educational experience for your child.
How does Accreditation Work?
Every other year we go through an intense review by recognized national accreditation agencies. Their positive reports confirm that we are providing a clean, safe, and positive environment for our children. Accreditation verifies that our teachers are qualified and fully engaged in giving our children a first class educational experience.
Once we complete the self study process, trained professionals from our accrediting agencies conduct on site visits to validate our compliance with national early childhood education standards. Accreditation is not a one time event. It is an ongoing process of self evaluation, discussion, and parental reviews.
Who Provides Accreditation?
There are several national organizations that provide accreditation services. Who a center chooses for oversight is important. Happy Hands pursues national accreditation from three respected early childhood accreditation agencies:
United Accreditation for Early Care and Education
Sets standards for curriculum, health practices, and family partnerships.
National Daycare Accreditation
Reviews overall program quality, leadership, and teacher qualifications.
Feel free to contact us to discuss accreditation and learn more about our standards for care and education.
Our Community
Happy Hands is committed to improving the lives of children in our community. Our work with young children gives us a unique understanding of child development, education, and parenting. We partner with organizations that advocate for children and families.
Improving Literacy
Part of our mission is to promote literacy. We support reading programs and national literacy efforts, provide early access to books and reading materials, and participate in the Raised by Reading program to help parents share reading with their children.
Promoting Partnerships
We support the Big Siblings organization, Young Care Nursery, and Sunflower Friends to prevent child abuse, strengthen families, and create enrichment opportunities for underprivileged children. We welcome new partnerships that help children and families thrive.
Happy Hands • 3450 Regency Lane, Carmel IN