Happy Family Day Care, Hyattsville

Every child is unique and we believe that success and growth come from encouragement and praise. Our teachers focus on building every child’s self esteem and confidence through positive feedback and rewards. We nurture their natural strengths. A child see’s the world around them with wonder and awe, we believe in encouraging their natural curiosity. ​ At Happy Family Daycare Center children are allowed to be children. They are not pushed to walk before they are ready, pushed to share when they can’t or pushed to recite letters, numbers, colors and shapes by rote. Children learn these concepts through play. This play includes active hands on activities in all areas of our curriculum. Children are allowed to develop at their own pace and our infants are allowed to eat and sleep according to their own biological needs. Our on going professional development is essential for high quality care of our children. Our staff trainings exceed the usual requirements set by the office of childcare in the state of Maryland. ​ Children are enrolled at Happy Family Dare Care Center regardless of race, color, religion or national origin. They are taught to respect each others similarities, differences and also to recognize the uniqueness of each individual. Programs Infant Program (6 Weeks - 15 Months) Infants grow and learn every day. Our program provides a safe and nurturing environment for your baby to explore and discover their world. Our infant room is designed to give your baby the skills that will serve as a building block for a lifetime of learning. Toddler Program (15 Months - 24 Months) Our toddler program is based on the fact that children learn best through play. Your toddler will experience their world through various play activities each day that will help them develop their language and social skills as they interact with staff and make their first friends. Pre-School Program (2 ½ Years - 4 Years) At 2 years, children are beginning to make new discoveries and to exert their independence. Our program prepares them and opens their eyes to a world of learning through daily activities in music, arts & craft and early learning activities that continue to grow with them through pre-school. At age 3-4 years, they have gained self-esteem and ready to take to the world. Our pre-school program enhances that confidence through structured and independent activities such as math, science, early literacy, social-studies and movement throughout the day . We provide both indoor and outdoor activities for a healthy child. School Age Program (5 Years – 12 Years) We provide before and after school care for your school age children and assist with home-work. Meal Program We provide breakfast, afternoon snacks and a nutritious hot lunch. Our menus are approved by the USDA, no need to "pack a meal" for your child.