Your Child's Successful Future Starts with Early Education
At Happy Hearts, we aim to provide a safe, nurturing environment for our children, because we believe that if children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow.
Our programs focus on fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration among children. Through engaging activities and personalized learning experiences, we empower our students to explore their interests, develop essential skills, and reach their full potential.
“Every interaction with their environment is an opportunity to learn.”
Four Foundations for Lifelong Learning
Our programs are guided by the four core foundations of early childhood development, ensuring every child grows in an environment rooted in dignity, joy, and agency.
Belonging
Every child has a sense of connectedness to others, being valued for who they are, and feeling part of a welcoming classroom community.
Well-Being
Every child develops a positive sense of self, physical health, emotional security, and the confidence to explore new challenges.
Engagement
Every child is an active, curious learner who explores their environment with natural focus, inquiry, and hands-on manipulation.
Expression
Every child is capable of expressing their thoughts, feelings, and creativity through language, movement, art, and music.
A Warm Start to a Lifetime of Learning
The infant years are a time of extraordinary growth. At Happy Hearts, we create a calm, nurturing environment where babies can feel safe, build trusting relationships and discover the world around them.
Our Montessori-inspired Infant Program respects each child's individual pace and encourages early development through movement, sensory experiences, communication and meaningful everyday interactions. From the first days with us, we focus on helping every child feel safe, valued, confident and ready to explore.
Every Baby Is Unique
No two babies develop in exactly the same way.
Our educators take the time to learn each child's individual patterns, preferences and cues. Feeding, sleeping, diapering and transitions are approached with patience and consistency while allowing room for each child's changing needs.
As your baby grows, we adapt our care and experiences to support their emerging abilities.
Thoughtfully Designed for Little Learners
Our infant spaces are designed to encourage safe movement, discovery and interaction. Age-appropriate materials are carefully selected and arranged so babies can gradually engage with their environment.
Children are encouraged to:
Every interaction with their environment is an opportunity to learn.
Learning Begins With Experience
Babies understand their world by seeing, hearing, touching, moving and observing. We offer simple, engaging experiences that allow infants to explore their surroundings using all of their senses.
Sensory Exploration
Safe materials with different textures, shapes and properties.
Music & Sound
Songs, rhythm, voices and age-appropriate instruments.
Movement
Reaching, rolling, crawling, standing and developmental movements.
Books & Language
Stories, conversations, songs and everyday early interactions.
Nature & Discovery
Observing light, plants, weather and the natural outdoor world.
Relationships That Help Children Feel Secure
Before children can confidently explore, they need to know that they are safe and cared for. Our educators build meaningful relationships through warm interactions and responsive communication.
Develops in every baby:
A strong relationship is where early learning begins.
Supporting Healthy Growth
Feeding is an important part of an infant's day and an opportunity to build positive routines. We work closely with families to understand each child's feeding needs and preferences while supporting their transition through different stages of development.
As children become ready, mealtimes can also encourage early independence through experiences such as holding utensils, exploring new textures and gradually participating in self-feeding.
Little Discoveries Outside
The world outside offers endless opportunities for young children to observe and experience. When weather and conditions permit, infants have opportunities for fresh air, movement and age-appropriate outdoor exploration.
They may notice the sounds of birds, feel the breeze, observe plants and trees, watch shadows move or discover changes in the seasons. Even a simple outdoor experience can spark curiosity.
Consistent, Flexible & Child-Centred
Infants need both familiarity and flexibility. Our day follows a predictable rhythm while allowing educators to respond to individual feeding, sleeping and care needs.
Arrival & Connection
A warm welcome and communication with families.
Morning Care & Exploration
Feeding, personal care and age-appropriate exploration.
Sensory & Movement Experiences
Hands-on experiences designed around developmental stages.
Outdoor Time
Fresh air, movement and opportunities to observe the world around them.
Rest & Sleep
Quiet rest periods based on individual needs and safe sleep practices.
Afternoon Discovery
Books, music, sensory experiences, movement and social interaction.
End-of-Day Family Connection
Sharing important information about your child's day.
Caring Adults. Thoughtful Guidance.
Our educators create the conditions for babies to feel comfortable, confident and curious. They observe children's interests and developmental progress, then introduce experiences that encourage exploration and emerging skills.
“Rather than rushing development, we give children time to practise, repeat, discover and grow.”
We Grow Alongside You
Your family knows your child best. We value ongoing communication with parents so that we can better understand your child's routines, development and changing needs.
Big Discoveries. Growing Independence.
The toddler years are a time of incredible change. Children are becoming more independent, developing their language, discovering their preferences and learning how to interact with the world around them.
At Happy Hearts, our Montessori-inspired Toddler Program gives children the freedom to explore within a safe, nurturing and thoughtfully prepared environment. We encourage toddlers to try, participate, communicate, make choices and discover what they can do for themselves. Every new skill begins with a little independence.
“I Can Do It Myself.”
Toddlers naturally want to participate in everything around them. Our educators embrace this desire by giving children meaningful opportunities to take part in everyday routines and age-appropriate responsibilities.
These small experiences help children develop confidence, coordination, concentration and responsibility.
Hands-On Experiences for Growing Minds
Toddlers learn best when they can actively participate. Our classroom experiences encourage children to touch, move, build, sort, pour, carry, create and experiment.
Through hands-on learning, children develop:
We give children the opportunity to experience learning—not simply be shown what to do.
Finding Their Voice
The toddler years bring an exciting explosion of language. Our educators create meaningful opportunities for children to communicate throughout the day through conversations, songs, stories, questions and everyday interactions.
Every conversation is an opportunity to build vocabulary, confidence and connection.
Learning About Myself and Others
Toddlers are beginning to understand emotions, relationships and social boundaries. Our educators help children navigate these experiences with patience and understanding.
We help children learn that their feelings matter—and so do the feelings of others.
Room to Move. Space to Discover.
Our toddler environments are intentionally organized to encourage exploration and independence. Materials are accessible and arranged in an inviting way so children can make choices, return to familiar activities and gradually learn how to care for their environment.
Practical Life
Pouring, transferring, cleaning, dressing and everyday self-help tasks.
Sensorial Exploration
Discovering differences in texture, shape, sound, size and colour.
Early Mathematics
Counting, matching, sorting, patterns and simple quantities.
Language
Books, sounds, vocabulary, songs, conversation and stories.
Creative Expression
Art, music, movement and open-ended, sensory exploration.
Questions Lead to Discovery
Toddlers are natural explorers. A simple question such as “What happens if I put this here?” can become an opportunity to experiment, observe and problem-solve.
We don't rush to give every answer. We give children time to discover.
Growing Strong Through Movement
Toddlers need opportunities to move, climb, carry, balance and explore. Our daily experiences support physical development through age-appropriate movement and outdoor exploration.
Outdoor experiences provide opportunities to discover the world beyond.
Growing Confidence Around the Table
Mealtimes are an important part of a toddler's day—and another opportunity to develop independence. Children are encouraged to participate in age-appropriate ways, such as using utensils, drinking from their cup, helping with routines and table etiquette.
With consistent support, children gradually develop greater confidence in caring for themselves.
Predictable Enough to Feel Secure. Flexible Enough to Follow the Child.
Toddlers benefit from familiar routines while still needing flexibility to explore and follow their interests.
Welcome & Connection
Greeting children and settling warmly into the classroom.
Morning Exploration
Independent choices and hands-on Montessori-inspired activities.
Group Experiences
Stories, songs, conversations, rhythm and movement.
Outdoor Discovery
Active play, fresh air and nature exploration.
Meals & Self-Care
Mealtime, hygiene routines and opportunities for independence.
Rest & Quiet Time
A calm period for relaxation, recharging and rest.
Afternoon Learning
Creative experiences, practical life and open-ended exploration.
Family Connection
Sharing important moments and observations from your child's day.
Supporting the Child Behind Every Milestone
Our educators understand that toddlers are learning constantly—even when it may not look like traditional learning. They observe, encourage and provide just enough support to help children take their next step.
“We give children opportunities to try before helping, practise before perfecting and discover before being told.”
Growing Together Through the Toddler Years
The transition from baby to toddler brings many changes. We work closely with families as children develop new routines, skills, interests and independence.
Through ongoing communication, we share observations, celebrate milestones and work together to create consistency between home and Happy Hearts.
Experience Our Programs in Person
Every classroom at Happy Hearts is thoughtfully prepared for young learners. Book a tour today to meet our team, see our spaces, and find the perfect program for your child.