Happy Time Cooperative preschool was a huge part of our family for 4 wonderful years.  Our children grew so much in those years both academically and socially.  Both children went off to kindergarten already beginning to read and doing math skills such as counting and sorting and patterning.  The social skills that they learned during these year were amazing.  Our son had some seperation anxiety and we were given tools to help us succeed as a family.  Teacher Neita is by far the most amazing preschool teacher and director on the Central Coast.  She has been a huge assett for our family both during and after preschool. Some of my best friends now are other parents that I met during our years at Happy Time.  Happy Time really taught our family how to succeed once entering the big time of elementary school.

- Brandi, Anthony, Andrew (2005- 2007)  Emma (2006-2009) Pasquini

My daughter attended Happy Time for two years, from 2000 through 2002. She flourished in this nurturing environment that encourages children to learn by exploring the world around them through play. The children learn to use their imaginations, to create, to experiment, and, most of all to have fun. The Happy Time experience fully prepared my daughter for formal schooling. Like other former Happy Time students that are in school with her, Emily is excelling in her schoolwork. Perhaps more importantly, however, is that the Happy Time experience made her a more well-rounded person with solid social skills and empathy and consideration for her peers. These qualities are helping her in her social interactions at school, and I am proud to see the kind of person she is becoming.

- Sheila Mangione, mom of Emily (2000-2002)

In 1993 we enrolled our son at Happy Time, our first introduction to its many benefits: educational, social and as a strong parental support network. Once again, we enrolled our daughter into Happy Time in 2000! Teacher Neita was there every day, all those years, at the door primarily to welcome our children into her “Bev Bozian” world of a nurturing, child-based program. I can remember receiving parenting advice, “food issue” tips, hints for what to do at home and even a little basic child education theory. We experienced great camaraderie with the other parents/classroom helpers and board members who became like an extended family for us and the children. And, everyone knows that Happy Time kids are the most adept at using scissors for Kindergarten readiness – they are famous for this skill! We found the Happy Time program responsive to our parental needs, concerns and schedules but foremost it has established a consistently playful, explorative and thoughtful center for children. If we had another child, they’d be there too!

- Stephanie Ricceri and Frank Ricceri

Happy Time is a truly magical place for your preschooler to begin his or her educational journey. Before coming to Happy Time, we visited all the preschools in the greater 5 cities/San Luis Obispo area but decided Happy Time was the best place for us. The child-centered developmental approach to learning and socialization allows your child to learn at their own pace. Although it may seem chaotic at times, each child takes what they need to learn at that point in time and believe it or not, by the end of their preschool years, they are ready to move on to kindergarten (even if you're not ready yet!). Not only does the developmental approach work wonders with children, Happy Time promotes a supportive family atmosphere. During our Happy Time years, we made lasting friendships with other families. My 10 year old still fondly remembers her "Happy Time" years, and sometimes even wishes she could go back!

- Theresa Rosa, Gabrielle (10) and Jessica (6).

Our daughter, Taylor, went to Happy Time for two years, 2006-2008. It was an incredible experience for Taylor and our family. Taylor just recently started Kindergarten and she was more than ready both scholastically and emotionally. As a mother, the best part of Happy Time is the feeling I got while Taylor was there. I knew she was in caring, capable hands and the look on her face when I picked her up said it all. She simply loved her preschool. We plan on sending our other daughter, Marly, to Happy Time next year. I am looking forward to it!

- Noelle White