NECPA ACCREDITATION Welcome Educating children has always been the heart of what we do. Since our beginning in 1969, we have provided a safe, healthy and nurturing experience for children and families. Find out why Happy Time parents trust us with their children. Click Here Mission Statement Happy Time Day Care Center, an accredited preschool and child care center located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, provides quality care for infants through preschool aged children. The professionally trained staff partners with parents to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive during their first five years of life. Click here for more. Specialized Programs For Every Age Group We believe that all children are curious thinkers, skilled researchers and successful problem solvers.  At Happy Time, we honor the relationship between all members of our community-children, parents, educators and community members-and welcome open dialogue and collaboration to give children a jump start on life.   Click on the program below that you are interested in: Infant • Toddler Preschool • 2's • 3's • 4's Meet the staff Happy Time Day Care Center was founded by Delores Anderson in 1969. Her passion in life had always been teaching. Her journey in life led her down many paths. During the late 1960’s, women began to enter the workforce. Delores had the vision of providing a quality child care center that focused on learning and safety. She worked endlessly in quest for knowledge and understanding about group care for young children and families. She was a true pioneer in this industry. With a $4000 loan and a grant from the Ordean Foundation, Happy Time opened its’ doors. Click here for more.       We chose Happy Time carefully.  I read, called, observed and interviewed many preschools.  Happy Time was my first choice.  Even when we moved, making Happy Time the farthest away preschool, our choice remained firm- LaTina Else, Ph.D. LIcensed Psychologist click here to view more