1 / 3HAPPY BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
License issued (IL)6718 OGDEN AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402
DCC in Cook County, Illinois
- Hours
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 41 children
The public record
- License number
- 452964
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 41 children
- Address
- 6718 OGDEN AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- +17084847170
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
What Illinois licensed
Illinois licenses day care and overnight care separately, so HAPPY BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.
- Day care, ages
- 6 weeks to 6 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 41 children
- Languages reported
- English, Spanish
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.3 average comes from 18 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star15
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star3
From Google
Recent parent reviews
Our daughter went here for about 3 years and absolutely loved it. The only reason we left was because it was time for kindergarten! The staff is so kind and attentive. My daughter always arrived and left with a smile.
Alessandra WilsonApr 24, 2026Proud to say my daughter is part of the Happy Bear Daycare family. The center and staff will always hold a special place in our family’s heart. My daughter attended since she was 8 weeks old, and I truly cannot express how grateful we are for the love and care she received during that time. It was so comforting knowing my daughter at that age was safe and in a nurturing environment and being looked after as if she was one of their own kids. Mrs. Adriana went above and beyond for us even during tough times and for that we will always be grateful to her. My daughter stepped into kindergarten confident and very prepared for their curriculum. To this day she remembers all her wonderful teachers and friends from her time at Happy Bear. I highly recommend this daycare for any family looking for care for their children.
Vanessa LApr 22, 2026Both of my children come here. Recommend this place to family and friends. My children love coming here they love their teachers. Im happy knowing they are happy and cared for.
MariaMar 13, 2026Happy Bear Daycare will always hold a special place in our family’s heart. Both my daughter and my son attended for several years, and I truly cannot express how grateful we are for the love and care they received during that time. From the very beginning, the staff treated my children as if they were their own. As a working parent, there is nothing more comforting than knowing your kids are in a safe, nurturing environment where they are genuinely cared for. Happy Bear Daycare provided exactly that. Every day I dropped my kids off, I knew they were surrounded by people who were patient, attentive, and dedicated to their well-being. Over the years, my children built wonderful memories, learned so much, and developed meaningful relationships with the staff and other kids. It was more than just a daycare—it truly felt like an extended family. I will forever be grateful for the role Happy Bear Daycare played in our lives. They provided a safe, loving place for my children to grow while giving me peace of mind as a parent. I highly recommend them to any family looking for a daycare that truly cares about the children they look after.
Elizabeth GarciaMar 13, 2026My daughter has been going to Happy Bear since she was 3 months old. (She’s 22 months now) I couldn’t ask for a better support system. There’s so much love from all the teachers. They have my daughter’s best interest in mind always and she’s flourished. My friends and family even tell me how I struck a gold with this daycare and the service that’s provided compared to daycares they’ve experienced in the past. Not only do they provide amazing experiences for my daughter throughout her day with art and activities, they’ve been a personal support when I had to go through a separation from her father with some legal circumstances. They knew exactly what to do and have been a constant, positive support for me. Summer water play days, holiday cookie parties, art projects, songs, books, outside play… they listen to my daughter’s routine and respect my wishes as a mother… I can’t say enough good things about Happy Bear.
Kristin MrozinskiMar 13, 2026I highly recommend Happy Bear! I would not bring my kids anywhere else! My kids are loved and cared for! The entire staff is great!!! Very flexible and understanding to different families' needs.
Taylor MabreyMar 12, 2026
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about HAPPY BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Is HAPPY BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. HAPPY BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER holds Illinois licence 452964, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in Cook County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.
What ages does HAPPY BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER accept?
- Illinois licenses HAPPY BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER for children 6 weeks to 6 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 41. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at HAPPY BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER?
- The licence record lists English, Spanish. That is what the provider reported to the state, not a guarantee that a speaker is on site at every hour.
Does this page show inspection results for HAPPY BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER?
- No. Illinois publishes monitoring and licensing reports going back to 2010 through Sunshine at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. Those reports are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects HAPPY BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the monitoring record.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Family Services. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services provider record, published through DCFS Sunshine, licence 452964. Monitoring reports back to 2010 are published there and are not included on this page.
- Context. Our explainer on how Illinois daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Illinois child care assistance.
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