Happy Days Child Care - Merrillville
Preschool in Merrillville, IN 46410
Our goal is to do everything possible to make sure you and your child are comfortable with the transition into our program. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Social Area
- To develop social identity while working with other classmates and teachers.
- To identify social groups – family school and friends.
- To respect property and the importance of sharing.
- To learn about responsibility through doing small tasks.
- To understand simple rules and follow them.
- To learn proper table manners and simple courtesies.
- To be able to complete an activity.
- To be sociable and avoid aggressive behavior.
Emotional Area
- To develop a positive self-esteem and sense of trust in others.
- To learn to express emotions in a socially acceptable way.
- To learn what causes another child to feel a certain way and to
associate facial expressions with those feelings. - To learn self-confidence through successful learning experiences.
- To develop pride in work and a sense of accomplishment.x
We operate licensed childcare centers in both the Highland and Merrillville Indiana area with a professional staff that provides developmental programs for children up to 12 years of age. Our entire staff is annually certified. Our staff undergoes drug testing upon hiring and randomly thereafter and completes a state background check annually through the state registry.
- Child Ages:
- 6 weeks - 12 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Level 1
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Open Mon-Fri 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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We know that choosing a child care center is one of the most important decisions parents can make. The early childhood years are critical future success. We understand the level of trust you place in us when you enroll your child at Happy Days and we strive to provide the best in educational opportunities for all children in our care. We are dedicated to providing your child the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
We begin with age appropriate environments that encourage children to learn play and explore every aspect of their childhood. We strive not only to motivate children to explore the world around them but also to come to better understanding of themselves. We are sensitive to the individuality of each child’s social emotional intellectual and physical needs.
Happy Days Childcare & Learning Center
6111 Harrison Street Ste. 145
Merrillville IN 46410
Phone 219-980-5437
86 East 70th Place
Merrillville IN 46410
Phone 219-769-6005
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When your child is in our classroom or out on our playground they will be in a physical environment that is safe clean healthy and child-oriented. Our center is designed to offer your child challenging play and learning opportunities appropriate for each stage of their development.
The strength of our program is our dedicated teaching staff. The development of our comprehensive curriculum is based on age-appropriate learning activities. Our teachers’ continuing training provides them with the resources to create unique learning experiences for our children. By creating a caring and nurturing environment the teachers are able to expand each child’s creativity and boost their self-image.
While at the center we strive to be the stepping stone to your child’s education we firmly believe that parents provide the roots that sustain children throughout their lives. For the benefit of your children we encourage the creation of mutually respectful partnerships between parents and teachers. Our doors are open to parents at all times and we encourage daily communication. By working together we can enrich the lives of each of our children and their families.
