Licensed bilingual preschool (ages 2–6) and daycare/after-school program (ages 1–12) in Mid City Heights / West Adams, just blocks from Culver City. For over 24 years, we have created a nurturing home away from home, where every child is known, loved, and encouraged to grow to their full potential.
Preescolar bilingüe con licencia (2–6) y guardería/programa después de la escuela (1–12) en Mid City Heights / West Adams, a unas cuadras de Culver City. Por más de 24 años, hemos creado un hogar lejos de casa donde cada niño es conocido, amado y motivado a crecer.
Everyday moments from our classrooms and play yard — climbing, building, cooking, and learning side by side.
Momentos reales de nuestras aulas y patio: escalar, construir, cocinar y aprender juntos.
Maintains speaking and teaching in both languages to build full fluency and literacy in each.
Mantenemos el habla y la enseñanza en ambos idiomas para desarrollar fluidez y lectoescritura completas en los dos.
We build the plan with you, so your child is supported at home and here.
Creamos el plan con usted para apoyar a su hijo en casa y aquí.
All-day and after-school options for kids ages 1–12.
Cuidado de día completo y después de la escuela, de 1 a 12 años.
Our heart
Un cuidado que se siente desde el momento en que entra.
To be a safe, joyful home away from home where every child is known by name, loved without condition, and free to explore. Care here is a calling, not a job.
Ser un hogar seguro y alegre lejos de casa, donde cada niño es conocido por su nombre, amado sin condiciones y libre de explorar. Cuidar aquí es un llamado, no un trabajo — el mismo corazón sincero con el que los Jurado comenzaron en 2002.
We grow the whole child: language and vocabulary in two languages, social skills and friendships, fine and gross motor play, emotional confidence, and the life skills and everyday routines that support their development — eating, potty training, and doing things for themselves.
Desarrollamos al niño completo: lenguaje y vocabulario en dos idiomas, habilidades sociales y amistades, motricidad fina y gruesa, confianza emocional, y las habilidades de la vida diaria que apoyan su desarrollo: comer, ir al baño y hacer las cosas por sí mismos.
Letters, numbers, listening, following routines, and speaking up in a group — taught through play by credentialed bilingual teachers, so children walk into kindergarten curious, capable, and confident.
Letras, números, escuchar, seguir rutinas y hablar en grupo — enseñados por medio del juego por maestros bilingües certificados, para que los niños lleguen al kínder curiosos, capaces y seguros.
The standards behind our care.
Cuidadores bilingües calificados · Currículo basado en investigación · Currículo bilingüe · Arte y manualidades · Meriendas incluidas · Actividades en grupo · Juego adentro y afuera con estructura de juegos · Programa después de la escuela · Espacio bien ventilado, seguro y protegido.
Preschool · 2–6 years
Full time, part time, or walk-ins. Research-based, bilingual curriculum taught by qualified bilingual teachers — plus individualized potty training in partnership with the parents.
Tiempo completo, medio tiempo o sin cita. Currículo bilingüe basado en investigación con maestros bilingües calificados, y entrenamiento individualizado para ir al baño en colaboración con los padres.
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Daycare · 1–12 years
All-day, part-time, and after-school care for elementary kids: homework time, art, group activities, and indoor and outdoor play — built around your work week.
Cuidado de día completo, medio tiempo y programa después de la escuela: tarea, arte, actividades en grupo y juego adentro y afuera, según su horario de trabajo.
See the program →Play with purpose
When they're stacking and sorting…
Balance, spatial reasoning, persistence, problem-solving.
When they're playing kitchen…
Language, imagination, cooperation, counting, confidence.
When they're exploring leaves…
Science, patience, responsibility, and wonder.
When they're painting together…
Fine motor skills, creativity, self-expression, sharing space.
Play isn’t time away from learning. Play is how children learn.
Construir una torre, jugar al restaurante, sembrar una semilla, pintar juntos : en cada momento hay lenguaje, matemáticas, ciencia, empatía y confianza. El juego no es una pausa del aprendizaje: es la forma en que los niños aprenden.
From first maraca shakes to graduation caps — the days families remember.
Desde las primeras maracas hasta el gorro de graduación: los días que las familias recuerdan.
Partnering with parents
Caring for a child means caring for the family behind them. Handing your child to someone else is a big transition — every parent deserves to feel seen, heard, and confident in the care their child receives.
Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Your questions matter. Your concerns matter. Your insight into your child matters. From day one and every stage after, we listen, communicate, and adjust.
Cuidar a un niño también es cuidar a su familia. Los padres son los primeros maestros: sus preguntas, sus preocupaciones y lo que saben de su hijo importan. Desde el primer día, escuchamos, comunicamos y buscamos la mejor manera de apoyarlos. No deja a su hijo con nosotros: gana un compañero de camino.
Home + school = one team
You know your child in ways no one else does — their personality, fears, comforts, and little victories. Our teachers want to know your child as much as you do.
If something concerns you, tell us. If something works beautifully at home, we’ll learn from it. When we find what helps your child thrive here, we’ll share it with you. We don’t replace your role — we come alongside it.
Usted conoce a su hijo como nadie. Si algo le preocupa, queremos saberlo; si algo funciona en casa, aprendemos de usted. No reemplazamos su papel: caminamos a su lado. Casa y escuela, un solo equipo.
Point your phone camera at the code — or write to us directly.
Apunte la cámara de su teléfono al código, o escríbanos directamente.
info@happypreschoolanddaycare.comPrefer to call? 323.301.8766 — walk-ins welcome.
Real 5-star reviews from families on Yelp — 24 years of little graduates and the parents who trusted us with them.
I sent all four of my boys to Happy Preschool over the years. Nidia and Hector are wonderful people, and I love knowing my children have been in their care. Other preschools, my kids would cry at drop off, but that doesn't happen at Happy Preschool. Also, the cost of this preschool is the most reasonable one we've found close to the west side. Wholeheartedly recommend!
We could not love Happy Preschool more! Nidia and Hector are so wonderful and loving; they clearly care about each child SO much. Our sons learned so much and made friends but, more importantly, truly came home each day happy! I recently had the opportunity to visit during a show and tell day and it was one of the cutest, sweetest, and most lovely, supportive school exercises I've ever witnessed.
Before my son attended this preschool/daycare he wasn't speaking much and was hard to get his attention at times. He has been here for a year and I have seen a lot of improvement in his behavior and speech. If I can give more stars, I would. Thank you to Nidia, Hector and Susana! I recommend this place to everyone all the time.
My son spent two wonderful years at, as he refers to it, “My” Happy Preschool. Nidia and Hector are incredibly nurturing and attentive, creating a warm and welcoming environment. The curriculum was thoughtfully designed to engage young minds, blending fun with learning, which helped him grow both academically and socially.
My son was speech delayed and hardly spoke when he first entered Happy Preschool. He enjoyed being here from day one and began talking, singing and counting. Both my son and daughter transitioned smoothly because of the foundation that Nidia and Hector gave them. I highly recommend this facility.
Definitely I recommend them. Their prices are reasonable and they took very good care of my kid as if she was one of theirs — they treated her with love and respect. They taught her a lot, including reading and writing numbers and letters, and kept her busy with activities all day.
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2314 Carmona Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016 — Mid City Heights / West Adams, blocks from Culver City.
2314 Carmona Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016 — Mid City Heights / West Adams, a unas cuadras de Culver City.
