Mission
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.
Philosophy-
Happy Time is committed to supporting
and nurturing…
All children as thinkers,
researchers, and problem solvers during their journey of learning and life.
All children as unique
learners by teaching them to learn and express their understanding in multiple ways.
A partnership with
parents. We respect that the parent is the child’s first teacher
and must be included in all decisions about the child’s growth and development.
Open dialogue and daily
communication with parents. This is essential for the healthy development for
the child.
A staff that provides a
rich and loving environment for children
A staff that sets consistent
and appropriate expectations and limits.
A staff that view
themselves as learners and continue to gain understanding and knowledge through professional development.
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.
Goals-
Happy Time fully embraces
the following goals:
To prepare children for kindergarten
and beyond.
To lay a strong foundation
of skills necessary for future learning
To develop enthusiasm for
learning by providing multiple opportunities for learning
To create a safe environment
for which all will learn and live
To develop an awareness of
community and the importance of being part of the community.
