Happy Day Preschool

We have an “open door” policy that encourages parents to visit their child at any time, and to actively participate in their daily lessons and activities.
We provide a secure environment for your child. The building is locked after arrival times and our playground is fenced in for your child’s safety. Children are only released to names on the registration form unless we receive a personal phone call from the parent.
We are in full compliance with state standards regarding fire safety, sanitation, and child safety. (Documentation will be provided upon request.)
Children are known by every staff member by name. We value the unique talents and abilities of your child.
Children are redirected in a positive manner. We understand that our children are young and learning to navigate their world. We teach, model, and give reinforcement to those skills that are needed to work with other children in a group respectfully.
We keep our program balanced between educationally structured time and plenty of large motor free play for our children.
We nurture and encourage each child, strengthening and challenging your child’s academic abilities while fostering independence and self-esteem. Children are well-prepared for the journey of life-long learning.
Children learn through play – naturally. Center play encourages positive social skills and helps develop a child’s natural curiosity about their world.
Our rooms have separate learning centers (reading, dramatic play, science, etc.) with interesting equipment and materials.
We use a literacy curriculum, Animated Literacy, which introduces children to letters and sounds (phonemic awareness) with songs, rhymes, and hands-on activities.
We provide an abundance of age-appropriate children’s literature.
Our curriculum gives your child the opportunity to learn and practice newly acquired skills. It offers challenges just beyond his/her present level in an inviting and safe environment.
We have a kindergarten readiness class especially for our older children to make sure they meet with success.
Our low teacher to child ratios and small group sizes make sure that your child gets the individual attention he/she needs to succeed.
Teachers work with children individually and in small groups of three or four.
We encourage creative expression and appreciation for the arts with daily art, music, and physical education activities.
Weekly newsletters keep family members informed.
Our children have outdoor unstructured playtime every day with access to age-appropriate playground equipment. There are indoor play areas in case of extreme weather.
When the children are outside, the teachers are actively engaged and encouraging the children’s play.
Our teachers receive program training, support, and ongoing training.
We have many certified teachers. Our executive director has a master’s degree in educational processes.
We offer a nurturing atmosphere which provides opportunities for your child to grow socially, emotionally, academically, physically, spiritually, and developmentally at his/her own pace.
We provide parents with confidence and peace of mind that your little one is loved and well cared for in our Christian learning center.
We teach what’s important to you – your littlest ones!!
HAPPY DAY PRESCHOOL is a License exempt preschool or child care program in SAINT LOUIS MO.

Child Ages:

2.5 years - 5 years

Rates:

$

Licenses & Accreditations:

State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 p.m.