Happy Times Child Care & Early Learning Centre
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Happy Times Child Care & Early Learning Centre overview
Welcome to Happy Times Childcare & Early Learning Centre, a fully funded Long Day Care Centre that provides a natural, warm environment for children to learn, grow and develop.
We are a 23 place centre for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old.
Happy Times has a full time cook on premises who prepares a nutritionally balanced menu of fresh meals daily.
We provide: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, 2nd Course, Afternoon Tea & Late Snack.
We are a purpose built facility that has been designed to foster children’s imaginations, while engaging their senses within an environment, rich with natural and raw materials.
We believe that children learn best through play which is why we strive to create aesthetically pleasing learning environments and access to natural materials, with the intent of provoking wonder and intrigue in their daily experiences.
We run a government funded Kindergarten program for 3 and 4 year old kinder. We offer excursions for all age groups, as well as offering incursions.
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Location
21 Long StreetMentone, VIC, 3194
Centre Reviews
Our little one has been with them since 1 year old. She loves it so much. The staff have been nice and friendly.... Our little one has been with them since 1 year old. She loves it so much. The staff have been nice and friendly. The centre has managed to keep staff in the last few years, even though with the change of management. The centre has been able to keep lower fees than other centres nearby and provide high quality service. My little one can count and write since the beginning of 4yo. There are lots of incursions such as farm, reptiles, Melbourne Zoo, library, dentist, vet etc. My little one absolutely loved all of them and showed us pictures. The excursion to a farm went really well with a very detailed safety plan and supports. The centre has paid attention to child safety which I really appreciate. I would definitely enroll my other kids in this centre if we have in the future. A big thank you to make my life easier and make my little one's childcare journey sparkling and enjoyable. Read more
I don't often write reviews but Happy Times Childcare deserves an absolutely rave review. The staff are amazing - calm, patient, kind, generous... I don't often write reviews but Happy Times Childcare deserves an absolutely rave review. The staff are amazing - calm, patient, kind, generous - and they clearly know what they are doing. Sanela is simply amazing, Kristy is so very patient and genuinely kind, AC is happy and playful, while Kevin is super calm and very much loved by the kids. There are other equally wonderful staff at HT whom I haven't mentioned by name, but who are also of very high calibre. I have had 2 kids attending Happy Times and the care has been outstanding. I often feel genuinely indebted to the staff who do such amazing job educating my kids while I'm at work. The staff are supported by a caring management team who are approachable and responsive. Highly recommend this daycare. Thank you Happy Times!! Read more
Happy Times has been an absolute blessing for our family, a rare gem, changing our perspective on Long Day Care Early Childhood Services! My... Happy Times has been an absolute blessing for our family, a rare gem, changing our perspective on Long Day Care Early Childhood Services! My daughter transitioned several months ago. From the moment she entered, staff made her feel welcome, were engaging, were proactive in seeking to understood what her interests were, our family dynamic, and inclusive, connecting her and us within their community. The child to staff ratio is low allowing for exceptional quality care and child led experiences for real and meaningful learning connections and development. The high level of qualifications of all staff employed are outstanding and impressively rare for the industry. The hours of operation allow for parents to be engaged in employment while ensuring they are confident that their child’s social and emotional development and growth in learning is supported in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). On several occasions I have witnessed staff engaged in regular training and collaboration within their team and with other highly regarded professionals in the field of early childhood education thus ensuring an content rich and diverse curriculum. The culture within the organization is positive creating a positive feedback loop. Staff feel respected for their role, both as professionals in the industry and in the lives of the children that they nurture and care for. This in turn creates a positive feedback loop because the children respect their teachers and educators and are engaged and their parents respect and appreciate the staff. The use of the outdoor space is complemented by weekly trips to the local park, Indigenous Pedagogy is imbedded throughout the curriculum in planning and in daily teaching practice. The menu offered is nutritional, catering for all dietary requirements and the children are involved in menu planning. The location of the center is convenient. You have a nearby shopping complex, parks, petrol stations and other local shopping precincts within a short distance. Nestled amongst this is the purpose built Centre located in a quiet street with low traffic flow. Honestly, this service should be rated as exceeding! It is a role model to the Early Childhood Sector. I would highly recommend this service to family and friends. My daughter is happy, thriving and in her words ‘living her best life’. A big thank you to all the staff at Happy Times for being part of our lives and for taking such exceptional care of our daughter. Keep up the great work in demonstrating what best practice looks like in the Early Childhood Sector! We value and appreciate the role you play and continue to play in our lives. Read more