Founded in 2002 · 24 years of care
Our story:A heart for children
For Hector and Nidia Jurado, caring for children has never been a profession. It has been a calling.
It began with a shared passion for nurturing young lives. They saw what their community needed: not just childcare, but a place where parents could leave their most precious gift knowing they’d be loved, protected, and treated like family.
That small dream became a home away from home, where every child is known individually and every family feels supported.
Para Héctor y Nidia Jurado, cuidar niños nunca fue un trabajo: fue un llamado. Todo empezó con la pasión por cuidar y enseñar. Vieron que su comunidad necesitaba más que una guardería: un lugar donde dejar a lo más preciado sabiendo que sería amado, protegido y tratado como familia. Ese sueño se convirtió en un hogar lejos del hogar.
Hector & Nidia Jurado
Founders and owners
Fundadores y propietarios
2002
Hector and Nidia Jurado open Happy Preschool and Daycare in Mid City Heights.
2008
Bilingual Spanish and English curriculum formalized across every classroom.
2013
Enrichment added: dance, art, music appreciation, and physical fitness.
2018
Afterschool and all-day options expanded for elementary-age children.
2026
24 years of care — still growing entirely by family referrals and 5-star reviews.
Desde 2002 hemos crecido junto a las familias de West Adams: currículo bilingüe, clases de enriquecimiento, programas después de la escuela y 24 años de cuidado basado en recomendaciones de familia en familia.
- Early Childhood Education units
- Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified
- Mandated reporter trained
- Health & safety certified
- Background cleared (Live Scan, DSS)
- Long-tenured, experienced teachers
Languages spoken
English
Native English speakers leading every classroom
Spanish
Fluent in Spanish, spoken with children every day
Bilingual curriculum
Songs, stories, and lessons taught in both languages
Nuestro personal es de habla inglesa nativa y habla español con fluidez, con unidades de educación infantil, CPR y primeros auxilios pediátricos, capacitación de salud y seguridad, y verificación de antecedentes por DSS.
- Every child is known
- Safety first, always
- Learning through play
- Two languages, one voice
- Partnership with parents
- A sincere heart
Cada niño es conocido. La seguridad primero. Aprender jugando. Dos idiomas, una sola voz. Colaboración con los padres. Y un corazón sincero por cada niño.
Our philosophy
Play isn’t separate from learning — play is where learning begins.
Aquí el juego no está separado del aprendizaje: el juego es donde comienza.
Supporting the whole child
Children thrive when they feel loved, encouraged, and like they belong. We partner closely with families, because parents know their children best.
Every child brings something special to our community. We celebrate those differences while nurturing kindness, compassion, respect, and confidence.
Los niños prosperan cuando se sienten amados y parte de algo. Trabajamos junto a las familias y cultivamos la bondad, la compasión, el respeto y la confianza.
Learning through play
Some of the most meaningful learning happens when children are simply allowed to play, explore, imagine, and discover.
Through playing together, children learn to share, express themselves, solve problems, and build friendships. Every question and creation becomes a chance to grow.
El aprendizaje más profundo ocurre jugando. Al jugar juntos, los niños aprenden a compartir, expresarse, resolver problemas y hacer amistades.
Our educational philosophy
Childhood should be filled with wonder, discovery, and joy. We honor each child's pace, balancing open-ended exploration with age-appropriate learning.
Hands-on experiences introduce botany, literature, language arts, music, science, and math — early academics that grow naturally out of curiosity.
La infancia debe estar llena de asombro. Con experiencias prácticas introducimos botánica, literatura, lenguaje, música, ciencia y matemáticas, al ritmo de cada niño.
Enrichment without the extra drive
We bring enriching experiences to the children — no extra stop on a busy family's schedule.
Spanish immersion, music, dance, movement, animals, science, and more: room to try something new, find what excites them, and enjoy being kids.
Each month families get simple ways to keep the discovery going at home — a question to ask, a small activity to try, and the Spanish word of the week.
Traemos el enriquecimiento aquí: inmersión en español, música, baile, movimiento, animales y ciencia — sin otra parada en su día. Cada mes las familias reciben ideas sencillas para continuar el descubrimiento en casa, incluida la palabra en español de la semana.
Come see it in person
2314 Carmona Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Visítenos en persona — estaremos encantados de conocer a su familia.
323.301.8766info@happypreschoolanddaycare.comSchedule your tour today!