Happy Face Nursery School
of Califon, New Jersey
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Open Enrollment Year Round
St
ate Certified Programs for 2½ to Pre-K

At Happy Face, we offer a variety of programs to suit your needs. All of our programs help the social and academic development of children. We tailor our programs to be age-appropriate, interesting, and enjoyable. Kids learn best when they are having fun!

 

Choose the program that's right for your child:

For 2½-Year-Old Children:
  • Two schedules
    • Mornings T/Th, or M/W — Tuesday & Thursday or Monday and Wednesday; 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
    • Afternoons T/Th — Tuesday & Thursday; 12:30 to 2:45 p.m.
  • Students must be 2½ years of age to start. Mid-year registration accepted.
  • Potty training is preferred but NOT required.
For 3-Year-Old Children:
  • Four schedules
    • Mornings 3 Days — Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • Mornings 2 Days — Tuesday & Thursday; 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • Afternoons 2 Days — Monday & Wednesday12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
    • Afternoons 3 Days — Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday; 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Students must be 3 years of age by October 1st.
  • Students should be potty trained.
For 4-Year-Old Children:
  • Two Schedules with different curriculum
    • Mornings 3 Days — Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • Afternoons 4 Days — Monday through Thursday; 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    • Combine both schedules with Lunch Bunch for a full-day option MW.
  • Students must be 4 years of age by October 1st.
  • Annual Happy Start Scholarship award available based on financial need.
For 5-Year-Old Children:
  • Our special program is called the Fab Fives. 
  • It is designed for children who need an extra year before kindergarten or for children already in a morning public kindergarten, who'd like to extend their day of fun and learning, or as an alternative to full day kindergarten.
  • Read our Fab Fives brochure to see if Fab Fives is right for your child.
    • Two Schedules to Choose from
      • Monday through Thursday; 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
      • Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 
    • Students must be 5 years of age by October 1st. (or by Dec. 1st with 2 yrs. prior preschool exp.) 
    • Lunch bunch is available for all students from 11:30 to 12:30, Monday through Thursday.
    Lunch Bunch!
    • Children 3 and up can stay an extra hour or come an hour early from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    • All have lunch together and then play with friends.
    • Teacher supervised with emphasis on table manners and positive interactions. 
      • Available Monday through Thursday.
    • Additional fees apply. Limited space available.
    ***New this year at Happy Face for the 4AM and 5AM students***: 

    The Happy Face PREPpy (PReschool Enrichment Program). 

    It is an extended day enrichment program for students in the 4AM and Fab5AM programs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30am until 1:30pm.  PREPpy students will bring their own lunch and stay for an extended day of Science, Math, and Sign Language enrichment and fun!  The cost of the PREPpy program is $17/session, and we are currently taking names of 4AM and Fab5AM students who may be interested in participating in this optional enrichment program.  If interested, please call the school at 908-832-7510 or e-mail info@happyfacenurseryschool.com
      


    Summer Camp
    • Children have a fun week of adventure with their Happy-Face friends at Camp Smiley.
    • For ages 3 and up. 
    • Bring a bag lunch. Last day, lunch is provided.
    • Additional fees apply and limited space is available. 
    • 2011: Cost $160 for 1st child and $112 for additional siblings.
    • Open to non-Happy Face kids as well.
      Note:  Tuition fees vary by age group and schedule chosen. Sibling discounts are available. Ask about our 4-year-old scholarship opportunity. Contact us for specific information today.
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