Happy Day Preschool, strive to provide the best educational experience for each child.
Happy Day Preschool's philosophy is that every child is special and important.
We believe that children develop and grow at their own rate.
In order to provide a individualized learning, we believe in building strong relationships with not only the students but also their families.
Children need to be loved and stimulated in a safe caring environment in order to grow.
We are committed in providing a positive, respectful, and motivating environment where meaningful learning takes place.
We believe in providing a fun, safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where all children can explore, learn, grow and be successful.
Children must be provided with opportunities to explore the world around them, to play, and manipulate their environment.
To encourage this type of learning, Happy Day Preschool provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum and environment.
Happy Day Preschool is set up with learning centers that emphasize the developments of social skills, fine-motor skills, literacy skills, math skills, science and artistic expression.
Children explore each center at their leisure to learn and grow.
We also incorporate a multicultural based curriculum with an emphasis on Chinese language.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Happy Day Preschool, strive to provide the best educational experience for each child. Happy Day Preschool's philosophy is that every child is special and important. We believe that children develop and grow at their own rate. In order to provide a individualized learning, we believe in building strong relationships with not only the students but also their families. Children need to be loved and stimulated in a safe caring environment in order to grow. We are committed in providing a positive, respectful, and motivating environment where meaningful learning takes place. We believe in providing a fun, safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where all children can explore, learn, grow and be successful. Children must be provided with opportunities to explore the world around them, to play, and manipulate their environment. To encourage this type of learning, Happy Day Preschool provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum and environment. Happy Day Preschool is set up with learning centers that emphasize the developments of social skills, fine-motor skills, literacy skills, math skills, science and artistic expression. Children explore each center at their leisure to learn and grow. We also incorporate a multicultural based curriculum with an emphasis on Chinese language.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Happy Day Preschool?
The application deadline for Happy Day Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Happy Day Preschool located?
Happy Day Preschool is located in the West Portal neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in West Portal.
School Reviews
5 5/1/2012
Me and my brother went to tha preschool.i got alot of memories being there.i have known the director charlene resneck my whole life.she
was like a second mom 2 me.when my mom was working single mother taking care of me.
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