Choosing a preschool is an important decision, and we’re here to make the process feel clear and supportive from the start.
Our enrollment process is simple and designed to help you feel confident every step of the way.
We’d Love to Welcome Your Family
How to Enroll
Once accepted, we’ll guide you through next steps and secure your child’s placement.
ENROLLMENT CONFIRMATION
Complete a simple application to begin the enrollment process.
submit an application
Visit our campus, meet our teachers, and experience the environment firsthand.
Schedule a Tour
We’ll provide everything you need to feel ready and confident for your child’s start.
PREPARE FOR THE FIRST DAY
"My daughter has been attending Happy Time for over two years and has loved every minute. The staff is incredibly loving and professional, the campus is welcoming, and the children spend their days exploring, creating, and learning outdoors. It’s the perfect balance of play, social interaction, and early academics."
She has loved every minute at Happy Time.
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Caroline R.
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Kathryn C.
"Happy Time has given our daughter so much confidence and a true love for learning. She is excited to go to school every day and has thrived in a program that beautifully balances kindergarten readiness with outdoor exploration, animals, creativity, and play."
Happy Time gave our daughter confidence and a true love for learning.
San Diego, CA
Lauren P.
"Happy Time was an incredible experience for our family. The small class sizes and caring teachers helped our daughter develop strong academic skills, manners, compassion, and lifelong friendships. She entered kindergarten fully prepared and excelling."
Happy Time prepared our daughter beautifully for kindergarten.
Del Mar, CA
Ashley R.
"My son attended Happy Time for two years and it was such a wonderful experience for our family. The children have so much fun while learning and growing together, and I know my son is ready for kindergarten. From ponies and chickens to gardening and music, it’s an incredible environment."
Happy Time is truly a special place.
San Diego, CA
Faye T.
"We are so grateful to the incredible teachers at Happy Time. They made our son feel loved and encouraged every day while helping him develop confidence, curiosity, and respect for others. The care and attention the teachers give each child is truly special, and the impact they had on our family will always stay with us."
The teachers at Happy Time made our son feel loved, encouraged, & proud of himself.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our approach is rooted in intentional teaching, with a strong focus on social-emotional development, etiquette, and the foundational learning behaviors children need to thrive in school and beyond.
What makes Happy Time Preschool different?
Our program runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
What are your hours?
We serve children ages 2½ to 6 years, with programs designed to support each stage of early development.
What ages do you serve?
We’ve answered a few common questions to help guide you.
Questions
& Answers
We take a proactive, supportive approach—teaching social-emotional skills through daily routines and guiding children through real-life moments with consistency, care, and clear expectations.
