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Happy Days Child Care Center
Elementary School
6111 HARRISON ST, Merrillville, IN 46410
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Happy Days Child Care Center
Elementary School in Merrillville · grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
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About Happy Days Child Care Center
Happy Days Child Care Center is a private elementary school in Merrillville, IN. Happy Days Child Care Center serves approximately 16 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 16 students, Happy Days Child Care Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Happy Days Child Care Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Happy Days Child Care Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Happy Days Child Care Center compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Merrillville, IN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Happy Days Child Care Center (this school) | — |
| Henry P Fieler Elementary School | 4.7 |
| Higher Institute of Arts & Tech | 6.5 |
| Homer Iddings Elementary School | 4.4 |
| Edgar L Miller Elementary School | 4.8 |
| Jonas E Salk Elementary School | 5.1 |
| John Wood Elementary School | 6.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 16 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Address
- 6111 HARRISON ST, Merrillville, IN 46410
- Phone
- (219) 769-6005
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in IN aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
6111 HARRISON ST, Merrillville, IN 46410
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Happy Days Child Care Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Gary). Another option is Higher Institute of Arts & Tech (rated 6.5/10, 0.4 miles away). Additionally, AQUINAS CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.6 miles away). For more schools in Merrillville, see our Merrillville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 46410 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,735
Median Home Value
$192,100
Median Rent
$1,267/mo
Population
38,803
College Educated
24.4%
Homeownership
63.6%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Median Age
40.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Happy Days Child Care Center
What grades does Happy Days Child Care Center serve?
Happy Days Child Care Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Happy Days Child Care Center?
Happy Days Child Care Center has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Happy Days Child Care Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Happy Days Child Care Center is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Happy Days Child Care Center a private school?
Yes, Happy Days Child Care Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Happy Days Child Care Center a religious school?
No, Happy Days Child Care Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 16
- Gender Split
- 25% M / 75% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 255 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (219) 769-6005
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