From our friends at Happy Go Lucky Childcare:
Located off Halsey St and as part of the Nick Fish building, Happy Go Lucky Childcare is a licensed Certified Childcare Center serving families in NE Portland. We were established in 2012, starting as a small in home program and have grown into the large center that we are today. We serve children ages 0-5 and focus heavily on teaching social emotional skills. The Pyramid Model is embedded within our curriculum and all of our classroom activities. It’s very important to us that parents and children feel safe, valued and apart of our community. We work hand in hand with our families to support children in all aspects of their educational journey and provide inclusive classrooms that make accommodations for any child that needs them. We have weekly music classes with Zazzy Zoe that really engage and allow the children to explore new musical experiences.
The daily routine at Happy Go Lucky Childcare will consist of many elements so that children are challenged intellectually while also having fun at the same time. Our routine will be flexible given the needs of the children on any given day and will vary according to age group and classroom. Activities and schedules will also vary by classroom and age group. The schedule for your child’s classroom will be posted in their room, so please review it for any changes. Infants will always be on their own eating and sleeping schedules, which will vary each day depending on that child’s needs.
Our program has a play-based curriculum and focuses on preparing your child for kindergarten, with appropriate modifications for younger children, through play. They will be learning the alphabet, numbers, colors, days of the week, basic math skills, recognizing & writing their name, as well as many other skills, all while playing. Each day will feature circle time, arts & crafts activities, participating in group activities, large & small motor skills, story time and many other educational experiences. Our program is attached to the beautiful Gateway Discovery Park where we play daily, weather permitting.
Group circle time will contain multiple elements, such as: large body movements, singing songs, reading stories, talking about different topics, playing games, etc. Group activities will be art projects, creating with play dough, practicing small motor skills, etc. Our afternoon activity will consist of outdoor play, weather permitting, or inside play time. Whether we are inside or outside, this activity will focus specifically on large gross motor skills and getting the children up and moving.
At Happy Go Lucky Childcare you step into the wondrous world of young children where imagination and self-expression flourish. Our teachers encourage children to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their daily experiences. We use a child centered curriculum with a major focus on teaching conflict resolution and social emotional competency. The classroom environment is carefully designed to reflect the children’s interests and to cultivate positive self-image, independence, and interdependence. We believe children learn best through play and being given many opportunities to experience the world in a variety of ways. Families are also extremely important to us and we encourage participation, feedback and ideas from all. We foster equal opportunity in learning and education for all children regardless of race, creed, sex, religion, national origin, or physical condition.
We are currently enrolling for infants and toddlers! Come see firsthand how Happy Go Lucky Childcare fosters a love of learning for all children. Schedule a visit today and experience the warmth of our community at Happy Go Lucky Childcare!
