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Happy Hours Preschool adheres to a learning through play philosophy. We provide stimulating activities in a safe learning environment that encourages your child's development at their own pace.We promote the importance of family and community, and offer parents the unique opportunity to be actively involved in their childs first schooling experience. Happy Hours Preschool is a parent participation pre-school that has been in the community of Fort Langley for over 40 years.Located in Fort Langley, an easy drive from the communities of Langley and Aldergrove, we hope you join us in discovering the magic of childhood learning and, like us, find a home at Happy Hours Preschool.

Call: 604 888 8555

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Deborah MacNamara, Ph.D.(Wednesday 7pm) February 8, 2012Langley Elementary School GymDr. Deborah MacNamara will be our guest speaker for the February Parent Ed evening. This evening is a joint presentation with Fort Langley Elementary Parent Group, and the main topic of discussion will be sibling rivalry. Deborah is a very dynamic speaker and her presentations are based on current attachment research, developmental psychology and neuroscientific understanding of children and youth. Deborah is a counselor and educator in private practice and a PPP Mom of 2 young children. She has over 15 years experience as a teacher and counselor in mental health and educational settings. This is an excellent opportunity to invite your friends, and family, so we can all benefit from her expertise. It will also make for a fun evening out with your spouse!

additional information click here Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy

Our preschool philosophy is about letting children develop at their own pace and to the fullest of their ability. We believe that by having choice in play, they learn and grow in their own unique way. Through play children are developing important skills, which lay the foundations for reading, writing and mathematics, problem-solving and decision-making, social and emotional growth and many other skills needed throughout their lives.We believe that parent involvement in preschool fosters a childs sense of self-worth and security, and strengthens parenting skills. As the parents and supervisor work together to build trust and confidence in the children, a strong future is gained for your child and our community at large.
Our Curriculum

Our Curriculum

Our preschool curriculum is developed by the Preschool ECE Teacher with regular input and feedback from the parent team. The curriculum is a child-centered program that focuses on preschool activities, such as pre-literacy skills, science, mathematics, music, art, movement, story-telling, cooking, nature, dramatic play and monthly field trips. Our program emphasizes individual and small group learning experiences, which build the foundation skills and knowledge needed by our children to make a successful transition into the school system. We offer 3 Year Old and 4 Year Old classes that ensure age appropriate learning focus on physical, emotional, social and intellectual development. The Happy Hours Preschool program strongly emphasizes outdoor play, the importance of family, and interaction in the community. Monthly field trips, family days and activities that include siblings, and participation in community events are a few of the ways that we make this part of our program a reality for our children.

A Typical Day

A Typical Day

Free Play Centres around one of our core philosophies that children develop socially, emotionally and academically through play. Each month has a new theme, colour, number, shape and toys. Art activities and cooking experiences for that month all are tailored to open up each of the themes for the children to explore. Each day has a balance of unstructured and structured activities allowing the children to express themselves individually as well as learn to contribute to their classroom community. Snack Time Children bring their snacks from home and share them with their friends this help's with their social development. We encourage them to bring nutritious food. Circle Time We have a 20 - 25 minute circle time. This includes stories, rhymes, finger plays, and music.Outdoor Play We are fortunate to have a beautiful outdoor play space. We have a large playground and the children can also play games on the large grass field.
Parents Role

Parent's Role

At a parent participation preschool such as Happy Hours Preschool, the parents get involved in the business of running the preschool. For example, each parent participates in monthly parent education sessions and in duty days once or twice a month. As well, each parent is assigned a job in order to assist with the operation of the preschool. There are fundraising activities throughout the year and monthly field trips. Contact Happy Hours to receive a complete package of information about how parents get involved in the schools operations.
Program Details

Program Details

Our classes are small and comfortable, with a maximum of 15 accepted into the preschool programs. Contact Happy Hours for more info.3/4 Year Old Class Child to Adult Ratio of 1:53/4 Year Old Morning Program2 Days per week Tuesday & Thursday 9:15am - 11:45am Cost: $90.00 per month3/4 Year Old Afternoon Program 3 Days per weekTue, Wed & Thurs 12:30pm - 3pmCost: $135.00 per monthFeesAll families pay a non-refundable registration fee of $70.00 each year. This fee reserves a place for your child and covers the familys council membership, insurance and administration costs.Morning Program $90.00 per month $115.00 for partial participantsAfternoon Program $135.00 per month $160.00 for partial participantsMethod of Payment - Registration Fees and Monthly Payments may be made by cash or cheque.EligibilityA child must be 3 years of age on or before December 31st of the year he or she is enrolling to be considered for the Class.Class Room Observation A great way to discover if Happy Hours Preschool is right for you and your child is to watch a class in action. We encourage parents to contact us to set up an appointment to observe a typical day at our preschool. You are welcome to bring your child or to come on your own so that you can concentrate on observing the classroom interaction and preschool education program.We also believe in gradual entry and encourage you to stay with you child as long as necessary for them to be comfortable on their own.Call: 604 888.8555 or info_happyhourspreschool.bc.caClosuresThe preschool is open during the regular school year, which runs September to June. It will be closed on weekends and statutory holidays, winter and spring breaks and over the summer.

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Call: 604 888 8555

Address:

Happy Hours Preschool

23022 88th Ave

Glover Rd

Fort Langley, BC

V1M 2R7

School Fundraisers

Feb 25 - Pub night Silent Auction come on down to Baron's Manor Pub: 9568 192 St, Surrey $15.00 per ticket which includes a drink and burgeryou will get to bid on some amazing stuff and have a fun night out!We also have a WIN WIN WIN RAFFLE 2012Draw is April 9, 2012 _8:30prizes can be won from anywhere in BC onlyall winners will be contacted by phone$2.00 per ticketGrand Prize - $2,000 "TRAVEL ANYWHERE" 2nd Prize - $600 2 Night get away & gas voucher3rd Prize - $350 Indigo Books and The Bay gift Certicates4th Prize - Women's Watch worth $2505th Prize - Men's Watch worth $2506th Prize - Entertainment package worth $200contact us for tickets