Hello and THANK YOU for checking out our website! Did you know that Happy Times Preschool is one of the first, original preschools in Naperville? Our school opened in 1968! It has always been our dream to have our own school. Since little girls, we would make our own classrooms in our childhood home and "teach" anyone or anything that would sit down and listen to us!
Our passion for the early childhood years led us to attend some of the best college programs and work in the best childcare centers dedicated to this field. Year after year, we worked and learned from children: the best teachers! Happy Times is a family owned and operated private Preschool. We are located on a beautiful, quiet neighborhood street.
Our passion for the early childhood years led us to attend some of the best college programs and work in the best childcare centers dedicated to this field. Year after year, we worked and learned from children: the best teachers! Happy Times is a family owned and operated private Preschool. We are located on a beautiful, quiet neighborhood street.
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Note: Schedules are flexible because of developmental needs of the children and/or weather conditions. Circle Time: Planned activities emphasize socialization skills, cognitive development and small-motor experiences using music, fingerplays, science and stories to encourage listening skills. Some specific activities: calendar, weather, and show-and-tell.
Happy Time's mission is to create a warm and nurturing environment that will facilitate the best available early education for your child to ensure a lifetime love of learning. Dedicated, trained early childhood professionals create age appropriate classrooms while implementing NAEYC (National Association of Education of Young Children) recommended curriculum, The Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold; in each classroom.
Reviews (9)
Diane Flood
Jan 30, 2018
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We are finishing up our first year at Happy Times and have signed up for next year as well. My son was at a different school last year, and while we had no complaints, it's been obvious this year how much more he's learning and growing and thriving at Happy Times. He comes home with a BIG smile every day excited to tell me about what he did and learned, and even though it's a play-based curriculum which might not sound as rigorous as what you might find at other preschools, I truly feel like he's learning SO much more. Every month he's just gone on and on about what he's learning- parts of the
Kim Cocallas
Jan 06, 2018
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Happy Times is a wonderful experience for young children. The dedicated staff makes the first interactions in an academic setting warm and welcoming. We have been so pleased with the curriculum, learning projects, and caring support of teachers. The staff works hard to ensure activities are developmentally appropriate, engaging, and fun. We are so thankful for such a wonderful preschool setting!
Colleen Llacsa
Aug 02, 2017
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We love Happy Times Preschool. Our daughter feels so happy there and has transitioned into her first year so well. The entire staff treats each child like their own and there learning so much and having so much fun doing it. The most important things we wanted in a school was a place our child was loved and cared for by the teachers and somewhere she would learn and grow as well as develop skills she needed for elementary school as well as for life. She has learned so much in her first year I am so impressed and she is so happy I could not be more thrilled with Happy Times and all of the staff
Jennifer Rosenbaum
Jun 20, 2017
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All of my children have attended Happy Times Preschool and we couldn't have picked a better school for them! The owners, Sandra and Liz are phenomenal and are always looking for new, creative and fun ideas for hands-on-learning. All of the teachers are nurturing, patient and kind. The science lessons alone, are incredible- from taking care of native turtles to incubating chicken eggs to witnessing the butterfly's life-cycle in real time- there is always something new going on. Parents are always welcome and the family programs are so fun! My children were always more than ready to enter Kindergarten
Tejveer Soodan
Nov 25, 2014
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My son is going there from last 2.5 years. He loves to be there due to professionalism of staff. Teachers are kids friendly and keeps kids busy with activities. There has never been a rescheduling issue like if we miss a day. Definitely I would recommend this preschool for parents looking for a good school in Naperville and suburbs.
Stephen Maynard Caliendo
Oct 23, 2014
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We live in Chicago, but I work in Naperville, and while the commute can get exhausting with two preschoolers, we have never seriously considered moving our kids to another school. We could not be more pleased with Happy Times! Sandra, Liz and the entire staff are dedicated, nurturing, and patient. Our son has severe allergies (as do some of the other children), and the staff has been wonderful about ensuring a safe environment and making accommodations for meal and snack time. There is excellent communication throughout the year, as well as a number of special events (holiday programs, etc.) that
Sandra Garcia
Sep 25, 2014
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Happy Times Preschool has everything parents and children could ask for in a preschool. Offering full and half day programing 5 days a week, Happy Times offers what big box preschools can't- a traditional, FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED, small group, one on one discovery experiences that build a happy, solid foundation for future school success. Seasoned teachers who provide a loving, nurturing environment and teach the whole child as an individual. Check them out and see for yourself why they have been around since the 1960's!
Elizabeth Lenz
Aug 17, 2013
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I went to a few open houses for my sons first daycare experience and I have to say this was the BEST by far! Not only is it family owned but the people who work here genuinely care about the kids and their families.
My son came along with me on the open houses and this school was the only one I saw him feel comfortable. He lights up every time he talks about school. They are very accommodating and understanding with the rates, times and everything in between!
They have a wonderful school with a great back yard that they are always playing in. They do "jobs" with the kids and are constantly learning
My son came along with me on the open houses and this school was the only one I saw him feel comfortable. He lights up every time he talks about school. They are very accommodating and understanding with the rates, times and everything in between!
They have a wonderful school with a great back yard that they are always playing in. They do "jobs" with the kids and are constantly learning
Joseph Tanksley
Jul 25, 2013
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Happy Times Preschool is under new ownership now. The new owners Ms. Liz and Ms. Sandra are wonderful and dedicated to helping young children develop socially and emotionally. I am impressed by their wealth of experience and knowledge in the child care profession. If you are a family looking for QUALITY and not just ordinary day care then this is the place.
