Located in Sparks, NV, Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten enrolls 33 students in preschool and kindergarten grades within a city community setting.
Founded in 1906, the school is among the oldest private early childhood programs in Nevada.
The co–ed preschool and kindergarten program has a student–teacher ratio of 33:1, with one teacher serving all enrolled students.
The school has a religious affiliation with the Methodist orientation, providing faith–based early childhood education.
Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten serves a student body with 33% color representation, reflecting aspects of local diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NV School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 33%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boar
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten often compared to?
Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten is often viewed alongside schools like Treasure Chest Learning Center- The by visitors of our site.
What is Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten's ranking?
Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten vs. Treasure Chest Learning Center- The
The nearest high school and elementary school to Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten is Excel Christian School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Treasure Chest Learning Center- The (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Treasure Chest Learning Center- The
Daycare / Preschool
890 Roberta Ln
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 359-1122
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 359-1122
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1285 N McCarran Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-4211
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-4211
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Summit School/lpa
Daycare / Preschool
2301 Sparks Blvd
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 331-6622
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 331-6622
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 128 students
The Church Academy
(Church of Christ)
1205 N Mccarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Church Academy
(Church of Christ)
1205 N Mccarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
Truckee Meadows School
Alternative School
690 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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All-boys | Alternative School (Assembly of God)
7555 Pyramid Highway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-6777
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-6777
5.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4895 Village Green Parkway
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 358-0808
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 358-0808
7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Church Academy
(Church of Christ)
1205 N Mccarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
Koinonia Day Treatment
Alternative School
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-3774
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-3774
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 10 students
Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Alternative School
565 Reactor Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Truckee Meadows School
Alternative School
690 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Treasure Chest Learning Center- The
Daycare / Preschool
890 Roberta Ln
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 359-1122
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 359-1122
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1285 N McCarran Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-4211
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-4211
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Summit School/lpa
Daycare / Preschool
2301 Sparks Blvd
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 331-6622
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 331-6622
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 128 students
Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Alternative School
565 Reactor Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
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2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Greenbrae Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5530
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5530
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Lincoln Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5570
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5570
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Robert Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1216 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5590
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5590
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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