About Us

Early Childhood and School Age Development Center in Champaign, Illinois

Happi-Time Day Care opened in 1963 and has remained a local family owned and operated childcare center. We have two Champaign locations with a total of 9 classrooms making us the convenient and affirmative choice for family-oriented child care in Champaign, IL . With full-time Toddler, and Preschool programs, as well as afterschool and school day off care for K-5th available, you can rest assured that your child is enjoying an encouraging, educational atmosphere. We provide child care with a positive learning environment and specialize in enhanced learning through creative play. And being family owned and operated, with staff who feel like family, we are able to better connect with our children and their families.

We utilize the Brightwheel phone app in order to stay connected with families all day long. We send out updates and photos throughout the day and parents can message classroom teachers directly at any time. Call us at Happi-Time Day Care today to schedule a tour at either of our two locations, and to meet our experienced and caring staff.

Approximately six years ago, the State of Illinois introduced the ExceleRate Illinois Program to measure childcare quality. We have consistently achieved a Silver Circle of Quality through at each of our three buildings. To achieve this, our classrooms must have specific trainings, undergo a rigorous program assessment, and measure our program quality across every aspect of the child's day and classroom.

Contact our Stratford or Avondale Location to learn more about our day care services.

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Happi-Time Day Care is the convenient and affirmative choice for family-oriented child care in Champaign, IL. With full-time, part-time and school age programs available, you can rest assured that your child is enjoying an encouraging, educational atmosphere. We provide child care with a positive learning environment and specialize in enhanced learning through creative play.

We offer the options, opportunities, and convenience you are looking for in a child care program. We provide quality child care at a competitive price and accept the subsidized child care resource for payments. Call us at Happi-Time Day Care today to schedule a tour at either of our two locations, and to meet our experienced and caring staff.

Contact our Stratford or Avondale Location to learn more about our day care services.

Parent Reviews!

"My little ones have been attending Happi Time basically since birth and we absolutely love this place. There have been so many wonderful changes over the years which has made learning and growing for my children very special. I'm away from my children most of the week while they are in the care of Happi Time, but having the opportunity to learn and grow with my children has been amazing, as I am updated on my childrens' curriculum often so that we can continue an extension of learning and growing at home. The faculty and staff are amazing, there is no better feeling than knowing that my children are in great hands. " -D. Perkins

"My daughter started at Happi-Times daycare at 14 months and will be 5 years old in 2 weeks. It has been such a good experience and nothing beats a parent having confidence and knowing that this daycare has always done what was best for her. She has bloomed so much and is literally turning into her own little person right before my eyes. She has learned so much since starting at Happi-Times and I couldn’t thank them enough for watching over her and keeping her safe. Knowing that she was in good hands took away so much stress from day to day. " -J. Cooper

"I currently have a 3 and 9 year old at Happi Time and one Happi Time graduate who is now in high school. All of my children started attending as infants. My children have grown and learned so much from attending this center. The teachers are excellent and truly care for my children. Even when my high schooler comes with us for pickup, his old teachers remember him and enjoy hearing about how he is doing. Some of my children have minor health issues and their teachers have always made sure to stay knowledgeable about their conditions and keep me informed of any concerns they have. Happi Time also uses Brightwheel now which we love! We get updates and photos daily and are able to message staff at any time. We are extremely happy to have been part of the Happi Time family." -M. Williams