Happy Days Ahead!

As a school for little explorers, we are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment. Every class is taught with an abundance of warmth, encouraging our students to follow their creative endeavors and curiosity. 🌟

For many of our students, we are their very first steps into school. With this in mind, we strive to give our students an experience that will make them love and value learning in their everyday lives.

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Now Enrolling
2 - 6 Years Old

We are dedicated to helping your child grow and prepare for their future schooling days. We want to give them the building blocks they need to succeed.

7:30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Reasonable rates + extended hours
Large fenced backyard in quiet neighborhood
Loving, dedicated teachers
Teacher-directed and child-initiated curriculum
Computer activities
Morning and afternoon snacks
Pizza Fridays
Summer program for 2 - 8 year olds

Now Enrolling
Infants (6 Weeks Old) - 6 Years Old
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We provide each child with exemplary early education and best quality care. Our infant program offers a safe, supportive environment for even our littlest ones to grow and develop.

7:30am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Reasonable rates and extended hours
Safe, nurturing environment
Loving, dedicated teachers
Teacher-directed and child-initiated curriculum
Computer activities
Morning and afternoon snacks
Pizza Fridays
Summer program for 8 year olds and younger

Pillars of Success

Positive Education

At Happy Days Preschool, we encourage within our students a strong sense of independence and self-confidence. With this at the forefront of our philosophies, we greatly believe in positive education. Some techniques our teachers use regularly are positive reinforcement of good behavior, positive redirection, and offering appropriate ways to engage with emotions.

Family Partnership

It takes a village to raise a child, that’s why we believe in close partnerships with our student families. It’s important to us that we collaborate with our parents and families, giving students a sense of consistency at home and at school. From regular updates to newsletters, we make it a top priority to include parents and families in every step of their children’s development. We spend an equal amount of time listening to parents’ thoughts and feedback.

Curated Environment

Environment plays a huge role in child development. What children hear, see, and experience matters. At Happy Days Preschool, we apply this concept to both our classroom spaces and curriculum. We pay careful attention to how each classroom is set up, as well as all content placed before the children.

Lifelong Learning

We view our students as life’s little explorers. Our program gives students the necessary tools to delve into the world around them as they grow and develop. Happy Days children are equipped to continue their own educational endeavors for their whole life’s journey.

Testimonials

"As a former teacher and very hands on mom with high expectations, I can say with all integrity that Happy Days Preschool is a cut above the rest. Small setting, strong focus on curriculum and meeting the needs of each student based on ability and strengths. Not only am I pleased, but Finn is just in love with the staff and facility and the whole program. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for the best place for their child in the area, hands down." — Toby Sweeney

Creative Curriculum

The Creative curriculum for our Preschoolers is based on five fundamental principles:

Positive interactions and relationships with adults provide a critical foundation for successful learning.

Social-emotional competence is a significant factor in school success.

Constructive, purposeful play supports essential learning.

The physical environment affects the type and quality of learning interactions.

Teacher-family partnerships promote development and learning.

The curriculum takes on a “whole-child approach,” which includes supporting academic learning alongside social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development. These factors improve the readiness of each child as they move onto Kindergarten.

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Financial Assistance

Happy Days I & II are certified and approved child care providers of Ocean County. We are registered with the New Jersey Cares for Kids Program, and accept tuition subsidies from the state. Learn more about the program and find out if you’re eligible for a subsidy here.

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Get Involved

Happy Days is committed to providing high quality childcare and education in a safe and nurturing environment that builds a foundation for lifelong learning. Here’s a few ways you can get involved: