Happy Face Nursery School
of Califon, New Jersey
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Programs We OFfer

Open Enrollment Year Round
St
ate Certified Programs for 2½ to Pre-K

2 ½s 3s  / 4s / Fab 5s Lunch Bunch / Camp

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 M/W — Monday & Wednesday; 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
    • Mornings T/Th — Tuesday & Thursday; 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:
  • Three schedules
    • Mornings 3 Days — Monday, 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 3 Days — Tuesday, 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 3 Days — Monday through Thursday; 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    • Combine both schedules with Lunch Bunch for a full-day option MWTh.
  • 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. Read our Fab Fives brochure to see if Fab Fives is right for your child.
    • Schedule — Monday through Thursday; 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    • Students must be 5 years of age by October 1st. (or by Dec. 1st with 2 yrs. prior preschool exp.)
    • Valley View kindergarten students can be bused to Happy Face at 11:30, met by a teacher, and have lunch together before class begins.
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.
Summer Camp (June 2010)
  • Children have a fun week of adventure with their Happy-Face friends at Camp Smiley.
  • For ages 3 and up.
  • Additional fees apply and limited space is available.
  • 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.