Our Curriculum

At Happy Day Childcare & Preschool, we believe that learning should be hands-on, engaging, and filled with joy. That’s why we use the FunShine Express® curriculum, a research-based program designed specifically for in-home childcare and preschool settings like ours.

FunShine Express provides developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Pre-K learners. Each month’s theme is packed with colorful materials, sensory-rich projects, and age-appropriate activities that support all areas of development—social-emotional, physical, language, cognitive, and creative growth.

In our classroom, FunShine Express comes to life through:

• Circle time with songs, stories, and group discussion
   
• Arts and crafts that encourage creativity and fine motor skills
   
• Science and sensory exploration
   
• Outdoor learning and movement
   
• Early literacy and number concepts
   
• Practical life skills and social learning
   

The curriculum also allows us to personalize learning to meet each child’s individual needs and interests. Our small group size ensures every child receives one-on-one attention and support as they build confidence and curiosity.

Our goal is to prepare children not just for kindergarten, but for a lifetime love of learning. FunShine Express helps us do just that—offering a balanced approach that supports both academic readiness and the joys of childhood.