Welcome to Happy Days!
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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.
GROW NJ KIDS
We are currently enrolled in the GNJK process at all of our locations. We look forward to all the wonderful opportunities this new endeavor will bring to our center, the community, our staff and most importantly the families we serve.
"Grow NJ Kids is a state-sponsored initiative to raise the quality of childcare and early learning throughout New Jersey. Grow NJ Kids gives childcare and early learning programs resources to assess and improve their programs, while providing parents with information that allows them to evaluate the quality of programs and make the best choices for their child. The goal is to create a system that encourages ongoing improvement. Grow NJ Kids is part of a national effort. More than 40 other states are at some stage of launching their effort to improve quality. All types of programs can participate in Grow NJ Kids – a childcare center, a school- or center-based preschool program, a Head Start program, as well as a registered family childcare provider, who cares for children in his/her home."
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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."
Creative Curriculum
The Creative curriculum for our Preschoolers is based on five fundamental principles:
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.
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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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:
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