How we started

Happy Day Childcare is a private, family-run in-home daycare and preschool, proudly owned and operated by longtime Freeland resident, Raven Bartlett. A devoted mother of four—Victoria, Aaron, Kaden, and Taj—Raven spent 24 years working as a dental assistant before following her passion for early childhood education.

Raven runs the daycare alongside her oldest daughter, Victoria—affectionately known as “Sissy” to the children. At 33 years old, Victoria brings warmth, creativity, and a natural connection with kids to the classroom every day. Together, this mother-daughter team creates a caring, consistent environment where children feel safe, loved, and supported.

What truly sets Happy Day Childcare apart is our deep commitment to building lasting relationships—with both the children and their families. We believe in nurturing the whole child through connection, play, and hands-on learning. Our home is more than a daycare—it’s a community where children grow with confidence and joy.