Kids love coming here. I recommend to try brining your kids here. Teachers are very good and camps are organized. Summer camps are great with their own pool. They also have thanksgiving and winter camps. Super helpful. read more

Happy Day School - Winter camp 2024 - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I seriously wish I had found this place sooner. My daughter has had a roller coaster experience with 2 local preschools, and my heart seriously couldn't take it anymore. If you see my previous reviews, you can follow the drama unfold about how my daughter was neglected by 2 schools and how they did not care about the danger a student abusing kids and staff brought and turned a blind eye. When I came to Happy Day's doorstep, I was desperate to put my daughter somewhere for the remainder of the year + summer. I expressed my concerns. I spoke with Hunter and Mrs Pam, and they both listened and had sympathy for both me and my daughter. They allowed her to play and come back to play every day until I made up my mind, but I was already sold. They allowed me to bring her multiple times before her start date so she can transition well, and I was so thankful about that. Mrs Pam and Hunter speak to you with so much passion. You almost forget that this is a paid service. Mrs Pam pours her heart and soul into this place, and it really shows. My daughter has been here for 5 months now and has flourished soo much!!! Honestly, she loves this place. When she went to Angel's, she hated it. She didnt want to go to school and fought it whenever she could. My daughter used to love going to school to play with her friends and to learn. She used to love coming home and telling us all she learned, it hurt when she lost her love for school. To see the love for school return when she started at Happy Day honestly made me feel like a bad parent because I wasted my time and money at a school soo cold and distant just to end up pulling her out. She got sent home from Happy Day once for a fever or something. She took a nap and when she woke up she put her clothes on and said "I'm ready to go back to school" problem was, it was 6pm and school was over. She threw a fit. The staff at Happy Day is so warm and loving, they show affection towards the children and are welcoming towards parents. My daughter has learned more and is more proud of her accomplishments now at Happy Day than she has ever been. I honestly feel as though Happy Day has prepared her for her transition to school and for life. The balance between play and learning is perfect in my opinion, and to see her happy to learn and proud of what she's learning makes me so happy. When the swimming lessons opened up, you bet your butt I enrolled my little girl. From not knowing how to swim, Mrs Pam and her team transformed my little girl into a little mermaid!!!! She constantly talks about what she's doing in the pool and how she wants to go swimming all the time. Not only that, they are on top of sicknesses and with the exception of ONE time in the matter of 5-6 months, she has not brought a sickness home from school. Absolutely amazing as she brought home a nasty virus 2x in a month at her previous school. I know that they sold the property and are looking for a new location, but do not let that detour you like it did for me. I simply can not put into words how much we love Happy Day. We have gone through 3 schools and I can whole heartily say we have finally found a school that exceeds our requirements and are madly in love with. Do I recommend this school? Yes. With our whole heart and soul, YES. Happy Day is the best value around. Happy Day isn't a school.. it's a family. We are so thankful for this institution and hope you join the family too. read more

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We have attended Happy Day School for two years now with two children. While the facilities are old, the quality of the program and the teachers are unmatched. I was convinced to enroll my kids here because of the wonderful and caring staff. They are patient and really care for the children. There are text updates and photos which is great to see. The activities that are planned for the students make for a great experience. My shy COVID baby flourished here and finished being able to read, write, do simple addition and subtraction. He is more than ready for TK. One of the best things about Happy Day (according to my kids) is swimming! The confidence they have gained from swimming every day for almost 6 months is so valuable and worth every penny! I feel so much better knowing they are water safe and have learned so much from Mrs. Pam. My two year old is currently in Ms. Amy's class and is starting potty training. This is a major help that they provide this service. He is also taking swimming, and in one month's time has gone from not knowing how to swim, to being able to float, stick his head in the water and hold his breath. Our family is truly grateful to all the teachers and experience that Happy Day School has provided. read more

So far my son has been attending Happy Day School in the 2 year old room for a couple months. My brother in law attended this school twenty-some years ago. They had it on record so waived a fee as a family discount. My son told me during his first week "I love Happy Day school", and "I love Ms. Amy and Ms. Nessa." He is happy every day playing with his teachers and friends. He actually loves the school food. I'm not sure if it's because if the holidays, but there are always goodies-- pumpkin shaped waffles, birthday cupcakes, Halloween treats, Thanksgiving potlucks, hot cocoa, chicken nuggets... if he's hungry, they always give him extra snacks. We are planning to enroll him in the school meal plan because he likes the food. It's $100 extra a month. They also have cool events. He got to ride on a pony, take a pumpkin home, make a baby shark costume for the Halloween parade. He has learned a lot. He colors a lot better now, and his alphabet, colors, drawing, and speech has improved. The teacher is very responsive with text messages, and sends daily updates and regular photos, which is very nice. I'm so glad Happy Day is here to help my son socialize and prepare for real school when he's older. read more

Great place to bring your kids as they have been around for a very long time and are extremely caring and knowledgeable of taking care of your kids. The staff is amazing, I had two kids attend when they were younger and had the pleasure to be in Ms. Amy's class. She was very attentive, nourishing and overall the best. We kept in communication throughout the day as if we were there with our kids. Also, blessed to have Ms. Vanessa as her aid; she is just as amazing. Can't say enough about these two educators. Overall a great experience for your kid with both learning and fun. read more

We love happy day! Our Son is 3 years old and we trust this school very much. He is taught by highly qualified teachers and has good social interaction and good lunch and snacks. We get an update everyday so we know what he is doing. The teachrs are great and we trust Happy Day. read more

Happy Day School - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Good prices, affordable for LA. The staff is fantastic. I don't know where you can find more caring teachers. Every person employed for this school cares about the kids and their families that attend here. The place is a little old skool, but it's been around for decades! Family created and family owned. I believe traditional values are what's missing these days. So this school is very straight forward. When you ask the administration office questions, you get answers. Simple. Population is mainly Asian and Hispanic. Excellent teaching and they serve snacks and hot lunches. Can't ask for more. Thank you! read more

Ms Pam and family are amazing!!!! My kids come home happy and ( more important tired) from all the activities they have. I recommend dropping by and checking this place out. Thank you Pam for all of the work you do.... read more

I can only give 2 stars max to this school from my summer school experience when I was in between 1st in 2nd grade. I like how we get to have all the fun we have and a swimming pool for workout and snow cone every Friday but things I don't like are the school is super dirty and I get dirty stains on my clothes everyday after school and some of the kids actually ostracized me when they were having fun which was a form of bullying. Also the school's food wasn't the best so I would not recommend this school to parents who wanted to look into enrolling their kids to summer programs. read more

The school started out great. Lots of activities and happy staff. Then, Happy Day School lost my son. When my parents went to pick him up this past June, a supervising adult told them that I had already picked him up already, which my parents knew was not true. After searching the entire campus, my father found him sleeping under a table inside his classroom, while all the other kids and adults were in the back playground. He had been left unattended from anywhere between 15 minutes to 3 hours. He smelt like urine and had mild fever. We took him out immediately. A 3 year old missing without any knowledge from the staff is unacceptable. A formal complaint was issued with the department of social services. The school was cited for several violations. The reports can be found here: https://secure.dss.ca.gov/CareFacilitySearch/FacDetail/191500299 and : https://secure.dss.ca.gov/ccld/TransparencyAPI/api/FacilityReports?facNum=191500299&inx=2 read more

Reasonable summer school / science camp weekly rates about $160 now with lunch. Field trips are extra between $12-20 per week with lunch. This is my daughter's last year. She is entering 6th grade and she will miss all her friends and fun field trips. This has been a wonderful summer program the last 6 summers. They have a leadership training program for kids entering 7-8th grade, but she is not interested. Mrs. Pam is wonderful. She is in charge of the summer program. She works hard every year to put on tons of fun field trips, water ballet and other extra activities such as rockets, fine art, dance, etc. The teachers in science camp and grade prep have all been great. There is about 2.5 hrs. of instructional time. My girls have taken afternoon choices such as math wizards and Spanish a few summers. There are plenty of other electives to choose from. Spanish was pretty basic for non-speakers. Highly recommend to reserve around March / April or spaces will fill up for the next summer that starts as soon as Alhambra school district is out for the year. read more

My two kids have been attending Happy Day School for over two years now and it has been an amazing experience for them. They feel loved and safe, the teachers really are nurturing with the kids. Also, their social skills have grown and they have some close friendships with the other 4 year olds from the school, and have had some outside play dates as well with those kids. The school collaborates well with us as parents to support our kids growth. Awesome school! read more

My 3 year old twins have been attending Happy Day School since October and absolutely love it. Not only are they coming home singing a lot more, they are starting to talk in full sentences and love going to "school" They have made a few friends and enjoy their teacher Miss Beatriz so much. She has made a positive impact in my children's life and I am extremely thankful for that. My children are becoming well rounded kids and I owe that to HDS staff. As a parent you know when your kids enjoy doing something, and absolutely know when they're being treated right. If you are considering putting your kids in a preschool you should really look in to this school. It's been great having my kids attend here. read more

Happy Day School has been a gold mine for my family. Happy Day was the first school both of my kids attended since nursery school. My kids have learned to swim, dance, and have made many friends throughout the years, which those relationships have lasted till this day. Both kids are now in High School and have fond memories of Happy Day. The administration, teachers and aides were all wonderful, attentive and very caring towards all the kids. Till this day my kids go back to visit and volunteer and enjoy their visits. It brings me joy to see Happy Day continue to thrive. Its still as busy as it was when my kids attended, Happy Day is obviously doing something right. read more

Happy Day School has an excellent preschool program! It's my daughter's 2nd year at HDS and she couldn't be more happier! She learns a lot and has become independent, self reliant, and confident girl. Mrs. Claudette and Mrs. Pat are excellent teachers. My daughter is becoming a well rounded child! I can't thank her teachers enough! read more

This school has successfully been in existence for probably 50 years. Some of the staff have been there that long and this school is not just a job to them, but their life! and it shows! The children are greatly respected and cared for. Our family loves Ms Pam and all the staff. We are so thankful for them read more

I don't know why its taken me so long to review Happy Day School because I've truly loved the place ever since I attended an Open House there back in 2010. My son was attending another Preschool in the area, and once I saw the goings on at Happy Day, I knew that's where he needed to be. I'm so glad I made the decision to put him at Happy Day because looking back, I couldn't imagine him being anywhere else. He's now in 5th grade and comes back for the Summers, which are awesome! Ms. Pam does a wonderful job keeping the Summer break memorable and fun for all the age groups. Since then, my other son who's 4 years old has been going there for the past few years and he loves it. The staff truly cares for your kids. When people talk about the Happy Day Family, its true!! You're a part of the family the minute your kid steps their foot in the door. read more

This is the best atmosphere and best environment you could bring your child. From the programs, to the teachers, to the administrative staff, nothing beats Happy Day school. I enrolled my son there for preschool and he is now 10 years old. Kind, loving, and well mannered. Those are the traits he picked up there. The administration office of Ron, Pam, and Karen work tirelessly to care and personally know each of the parents and children that attend. Though not directly in the classroom, they could describe each and every personalities of the children attending. They have become my second family even with my son no longer attending. We've developed a bond that will last a lifetime.71 years in existence and still the best. I love the school because they truly love our children. read more

Happy Days School has been a part of my family for over 18 years. My oldest is 23 years, my second son is 20 and my youngest is 11. All of my kids attended Happy Days since preschool and never missed any summer. My older children worked at Happy Days during summer. Happy Days School is more than a school. The students learn diversified cultures, leadership through variety of activities. How about respect? Students respect their teachers, counselors and their peers because they learn from each other. The staff at the school encourage students to use their imagination and challenge their limits. I watch my children grow with Happy Days and I just wanted to take a moment to say special thanks to Mr. Ron, Ms. Pam, and Mr. Hunter. I understand you all put in all your time and effort to ensure every summer is unforgettable year after year. Thank you. read more

wow!!! its been three long years My daughter first started in this school. and now her brother and she are in the same school. I want to thank Happy Days Staff starting from Top to bottom because the experience has been great overall. Of course nothing this world is perfect and it would be idiotic to expect it.but my kids have developed greatly and I will never have enough words to thank you for the support at a given time in our life, there are Angels to care and protect us and ours. And happy days has been no exception they have been God's sent Angels!!!!. This is sadly the last year and we have to move on to new horizons. all of you will be missed EXCEPT SOME OF THE DRIVERS WHO DROP OFF KIDS. hahaha!!!.I will always remember all the crying I did when my daughter and my son's first day of school took place. you guy always told me it was gonna be ok and here we are!!!!BLESSED. let me finish by thanking you once again and wishing you health, success and positive vibe in all your endeavors. HAPPY DAY! HAPPY DAY! HAPPY DAY!!!! WOOP WOOP!!!!! read more

Happy Day School is unique in all its own ways. You get a feeling of a close, family environment that you can't find anywhere else. Everyone who attends here makes lifelong friends and memories of their childhood. I've attended the summer camp program since I was 6 years old, and I am blessed to experience so many happy moments here. Happy Day School is like no other, and it feels like a home away from home for everyone. read more

Happy Day School posses a ton of positive attributes and is also extremely family oriented. It is a supportive learning environment with a balance of academics and social activities . It is also located between the 60 and 10 which makes it extremely convenient to get to wherever you live. Terrific staff that truly have their students best interest at heart. read more

Happy Day School is truly the happiest school on earth. It has been around for over 70 years, owned and operated by one family. Both of my daughters attended summer camp here and they still have fond memories of the sweet, caring staff. Especially Ms. Pam and Mr. Ron, who happens to be the sweetest man alive. I highly recommend Happy Day to anyone who needs to feel that their child is in good hands! read more

So much to say about this amazing place. I went to Happy Day School from kindergarten to third grade during the school year (In the early 2000's the school use to go up to fourth). On top of that I spent thirteen summers at this child paradise, so speaking from personal experiences, I too one day will send my children here. During the summer there are activities for all children with different interests. They have a science camp and summer school instruction as well. The school is very organized due to the fact that they have set itineraries of activities from the start of summer to the finish that the staff abides by. I also learned how to swim here in the summer through their swimming lessons program. The staff is so helpful and attentive to the needs of the children and parents. Growing up as an only child I had no problem adjusting to Happy Day School thanks to Mr.Ron, Ms.Pam, and Ms.Karen. I made lifelong friends at Happy Day School and am so appreciative of this beautiful place. They really make it feel like a home away from home! read more

I attended this school back in 1984 and am glad my daughters have the opportunity to attend the same place I started school at, (unfortunately no legacy discount ;p) The owner of the school is still the same and though some of the names and faces have changed the care and good memories have not. My child speaks highly of the teachers, made great friends, learned to swim through their swim program and most of all enjoys going to school. They have been transparent and honest, this is in regards to tuition increases or any injuries my child may sustain from playing. They call you to notify you when any incident occurs with your child, whether big or small which as a parent is all you can ask for. We have made many new friends with our daughters parents and it's like a small town where everybody knows each other. Like any school things happen, the negative review which occurred last year, was unfortunate, but things happen, ultimately no place is perfect but for us this place has been solid! read more

Happy Day is a great school that I can say will always be there whenever you need them . I attended that school and can honestly say that not only did I have the most amazing teachers that are still there but you also have an amazing staff. I met my best friend there and have met the most amazing people that helped me become who I am today . I could say I would recommend this school to anyone and would definitely have them stop by and check out the school (: read more

Happy Day School is truly a "happy" place for both of my daughters. They have enjoyed many summers here. The teachers are approachable and I would highly recommend this school to anyone. read more

Ok. So apparently my daughter's review was taken off after someone complained that this has to be a personal review so here's mine. This school served its purpose. It provided a way for me to work full-time and be able to know my child was taken care of. I put my youngest son into this school and put my second youngest here for the summer program. Everything was fine. My kids actually have some good memories here. Especially from the summer program, when there were field trips and older kids who were team leaders. The small size makes the school ideal for people who want a family feel. There were normal issues that arise at every school. Of course I wanted the best treatment for my kids, what parent doesn't. My issue with this school, what makes me cringe when I think of it, and what pushes me to discourage any friends from enrolling their children here, was the treatment I received right before I took my kids out and never looked back. The woman in charge of the business, Pat, was always kind. She'd say hi in passing, she knew my and my children's names. She'd say how cute my son was. Yet, out of no where, one day she brought an issue to me. She told me, nope raised her voice to practically yelling, that my second youngest son, who I payed an extra fee so he could have swimming lessons, would no longer be able to go swimming. Her reasoning being that "he didn't come when I called him". So apparently he would be banned from swimming lessons. I was really confused at this information. I guess I should focus less on raising kids and more on raising obedient robots?? Who knows, maybe she'd had a bad day, considering the next time I saw her she apologized saying she'd had a bad day. But being YELLED at by a woman telling you your kid doesn't listen so he can't enjoy something you pay EXTRA for left such a horrible imprint in my mind. Especially when this was the woman in charge. There was no one higher up I could go to for help, because the adult that actually yelled at me was the woman in charge. And I couldn't get over the fact that someone I brought my business to thought trying to punish my kid was OK, if I'm having a rough day at work, I would NEVER take it out on my boss or my coworkers. Especially if it's my own issue, which this certainly was. This post wasn't written for attention it was written with the purpose of informing people looking for insight into this school. read more

Love this place. Great atmosphere and also a great place for summer. Their science program in the summer is wonderful and the kids do daily experiments and projects with the teacher. read more

Open House was fantastic in all of their classrooms at Happy Day!! I can tell that the students learned so much in each of their themed classroom. I was there to support my niece(preschooler) and I can tell she is happy and likes her teacher who is friendly and approachable. I wish that there was a school like this when my daughter was young. I will definitely choose this school for her. read more

Happy Day has been an amazing experience for my daughter. She has practically grown up here and has made some long lasting summer memories and friendships! They have a great water ballet program for the kids. My daughter couldn't swim when she started her summers here. Now she swims like a fish and does underwater ballet tricks. She's also learned to give back to the community with their Leaders In Training program and to be responsible and help take care of the little ones. I can't thank Ms. Pam enough for taking care of my daughter like she was her own. They've been around for a long time for good reason. read more

This review is way overdue. I grew up with Happy & Unforgettable Memories going to Happy Day from the Nursery School to the Summer Camp. My 2 kids have been going there for the Summer Camp & they Absolutley LOVE it!! But it's not just the place they LOVE, it's Ms. Pam, Mr. Ron, and the Staff There. We call them Our Happy Day Family because that's exactly how they make you feel whether you're new to the school or have been there for awhile. Ms. Pam is such an Amazing, Selfless, Big Hearted Superwoman who Truly does it All. She treats every child like they were her own and the kids know & feel that too! I know My Kids do! Whenever Summer Camp comes to end its heartbreaking saying, Goodbye. But during the school year they Always want to go & visit Ms. Pam, Mr. Ron & the Staff. Parents, Grandmas, Grandpas, Kids young & old continue & constantly go back to visit The Happy Day Family! I'm So Thankful I get to share this Amazing Experience w/ My Kids. Memories & Friendships to last a lifetime. We always say that Happy Day is the 2nd Happiest Place on Earth next to Disneyland w/ Tons of Love! Thank U Ms. Pam, Mr. Ron & Happy Day Staff for Creating this Special Place for My Kids. read more

I'm not the type to normally write reviews, but Happy Day is such an awesome school that I had to give them a write up. My son attended pre-school at Happy Day for 3 years and the entire experience was excellent. He loved each and every teacher that he had and was well prepared for Kindergarten. Happy Day is just an excellent school and I would highly recommend it to everyone. read more

Happy Day school is a wonderful pre-school and also has an outstanding Summer Camp. My children wen to pre-school here and now attend the Summer Camp. The teachers are fantastic and genuinely caring. Ms. Pam, Ms. Karen and Mr. Ron (management) are amazing and truly care about their school. Happy Day for me is like sending my kids to a caring family member's house to take care of my children. I love it and I cannot say enough about them. My children learned to swim here during their Summer swimming lessons by well qualified teachers. My daughter now participates in the Summer Science Camp, Hip Hop Classes, water ballet and the cooking classes. The music teacher is also very sweet and teaches piano for a very nominal fee to the kids if you want them to take that too. Both my children are learning piano with her during their time at Happy Day. read more

My son has been going to happy day since he was 3! He's now 11 and looking forward to being a leader in training! Everyone is very nice and I don't know how but ms Pam knows every single kids name! I often see her out talking to parents sitting with the kids never just sitting in the office doing nothing. She's very involved with the kids and the kids all love her. She knows everything that goes on any issue, problem or disagreements between the kids. Not to mention but she is always calm and collected. Even in the most busiest times of the day! The teachers are very sweet and when my son left kinder to first grade at a public school he was way ahead of the class. My daughter is soon to start now at age 3. My husbands brothers went there and I refer anyone I know who's looking for a safe and fun place to be part of. One down side, gotta sign up early because so many people want to sign up. Not a bad thing at all but if you want the best you got to hurry. Don't procrastinate! read more