Philosophy
We believe in providing a safe and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to be themselves while we lay the foundation for their intellectual and emotional growth. By promoting self-sufficiency in a family-like atmosphere, children feel safe to explore and learn about the world around them.
The Happa Approach
An educational style that values collectivism over individualism, with a strong focus on instilling family values, character-building and teaching relational skills and empathy to strengthen connections for our future generations.
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We believe that teaching young children traditional Chinese values that involve serving one’s family and others while also promoting pragmatism and self-sufficiency is the best way to ensure children develop into more adaptable and well-rounded adults.
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Happa Baby emphasizes building strong relationships between the child, the childcare provider, and the child's family to support the child's development.Building a strong relationship with the children helps staff tailor their learning and care to their individual needs.
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Educating our children to become responsible, courageous, honest, and kind human beings is our goal as parents. In other words, we want them to have good character. The process of character development involves developing good habits, which take time to develop. We are all works in progress! While we may not be able to predict what challenges and opportunities our children will face, we know these virtues will contribute to their success.
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A "hands off" and "hands on" approach is a teaching strategy used in early childhood education that encourages students to participate more actively in their own learning. The children are able to explore their interests independently, and you can help them if they run into trouble. For early childhood educators, hands-on learning is essential since it allows children to learn by doing, touching, exploring, and experiencing things rather than by simply hearing about them. This creates pathways in the brain for the acquisition of further knowledge.
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Creative activities such as drama, crafts, music, and dancing help preschoolers learn and develop. Children’s creative activities are centered around experiences, discoveries, and experiments. Make preschoolers feel appreciated by letting them lead creative activities, giving them time and space, and praising them for their efforts.
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Inclusion in early childhood education is important because it recognizes that children have different ages, interests, abilities, learning styles, and preferences. The benefits of inclusive environments include facilitating the development of children, engaging them in learning, and fostering a sense of belonging for them.
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A strong focus on social and emotional learning (SEL) begins early in life for preschoolers to learn how to understand and manage emotions, show empathy for others, establish healthy relationships, set positive goals, and make responsible decisions. A well-designed social and emotional learning program will promote the success of the development of interpersonal skills, the association with nonviolent peers, and academic success from preschool through college.
School Programs & Tuition Info (aug ‘25-jul ‘26)
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Low staff to child ratio: one to three
Aside from the basic physical needs, newborn babies seek comfort and security from their caregivers which is the early stage of learning about their world through relationships.
At HAPPA BABY, our staff understands the importance of relationship and bond building starts with the littlest members of our community. They aid in the development of healthy attachment with their caregivers through warm and gentle affection responsive interactions and loving touches. -
Low staff to child ratio: one to four
Older infants are ready to explore their world and are becoming more adventurous as their increasing mobility allows them to have new experiences. They are very curious and will actively investigate objects and people in their environment, while still needing the security that familiar adults provide.
Under close supervision, our little ones are given space to practice their fine and gross motor skills with lots of Pincer activities, child-led feeding, open-ended play space and music with movements. -
Staff to child ratio: one to six
As children move into the young preschool classroom, they have already established the basic social skills in their interactions with their peers and teachers. We work with them to provide more opportunities for them to practice their verbal communication skills, develop empathy and lengthen their patience.
In addition, we should create atmospheres and situations that allow them to combine different experiences in appropriate situations to promote creativity and confidence. Our teacher encourage children to take risks by setting up age-appropriate challenges or a new activity they may be hesitant to try to develop a sense of risk and managing it. -
Staff to child ratio: one to eight
Our preschoolers are entering into an exciting and rapid-learning stage in our oldest classroom. They are able to negotiate their social environment using dialogue as well as taking care of their own needs and those of others. This is a critical juncture to character and resilience building. Our teachers aim to inspire their students to take on just enough challenges and learn to navigate new territories, they’ll not only strengthen their character but learn to think and do for themselves, resulting in better decision-making as they grow.
Additionally, we integrate the teaching of Chinese traditional values into our educational model to promote collectivism over individualism. Our mission to build a stronger sense of family and community is carried through instilling the virtues of kindness, respect, loyalty and humility.
Students graduating from this class will be well-equipped and ready to transition to any kindergarten that you choose for your child’s educational path.
VIRTUAL TOURS: Watch the videos below to explore Our thoughtfully curated learning environments
SLOTHS
provides a calm, nurturing environment created specifically for our youngest learners. Teachers build secure bonds by following each baby’s natural rhythm — feeding, sleeping, and play are based on individual needs. With soft lighting, cozy spaces, and gentle sensory experiences, our infants feel safe, loved, and supported as they grow.
OTTERS
offers a joyful, active space where toddlers explore and learn through hands-on experiences. Teachers encourage emerging independence by supporting choices, self-help skills, and early social interactions. Through sensory play, music, and simple routines, our Otters build confidence as they communicate and discover the world around them.
MOOSE
Our Moose classroom supports young preschoolers as they transition into more structured learning while still exploring through play. Teachers focus on early social skills, encouraging children to share, take turns, and express their needs with growing independence. Hands-on activities, songs, and early academic concepts build confidence and curiosity as they discover their own abilities.
RHINOS
Our Rhinos classroom prepares older preschoolers for Kindergarten with purposeful learning and growing responsibility. Children practice problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills while building early literacy and math foundations. Through project-based play and real-world exploration, Rhinos develop confidence, readiness, and pride in their achievements.
Your child’s Mandarin learning begins here
Child: “I want to put there”. “I want to play that thing”.
Teacher: “Oh, you want me to bring this down for you”
Teacher: “How do you play this”? “See which side is heavier”. “You can try using these”.
Child: “They cannot fit here”
“The small one cannot fit here, the big one fits here”