About Us

Happy ‘R’ Wee had its beginning in August 1992 and we have been going strong ever since. We have a dual license- one from the Pa. Dept. of Education and the other from the Dept. of Human Services and Education. Over 30 years of research validates the importance of early childhood education for future success in school and life, and our programs will provide for your child the motivation to become a life-long learner. Our staff members are certified teachers, as well as loving childcare providers who take the time to listen and work with your child on a personal basis. We aim to meet your needs as working parents and to provide for your child a most memorable preschool experience. Please come to visit us. We would love to show you around so you can see for yourself why we are called “Happy ‘R’ Wee!”

Our Wonderful Staff

We are like a family at Happy R Wee! Most of our staff have been working here for six years or more! We are proud that we have low staff turnover which is crucial to your child’s comfort and resulting growth here at our school.

This consistency in staff is so important for children as they can form long term relationships that foster trust and encourage healthy development.

All of our staff have passed FBI, child abuse, and criminal history background checks. 

​We have a group supervisor in each classroom and all of our head teachers have a degree in early childhood education. All staff team members must perform at least 6 hours of professional development training in the early childhood education field every year. Every two years all staff members must become certified in Pediatric first aid training and CPR and we hold fire safety training every year as required by the state.

Current Fee Structure

• Toddler Room 14–18 months: $255.00 per week
• Toddler Room 19–24 months: $245.00 per week
• Toddler Room 25 months and up: $235.00 per week
• Preschool and Kindergarten: $225.00 per week
• Sick day and vacation Perks

There is a $15.00 per week sibling discount when two or more children are enrolled full time in our program.

Our Philosophy; The Building Blocks of our Program

As Early Childhood Education advocates, our mission is to promote and support the welfare of children and their families in our society. The purpose of our program is to provide a helping hand that nurtures the children in their environment as they grow physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Each child’s individual needs are recognized and we place value in their unique gifts. This meaningful learning environment provides the opportunity for our teachers to light the spark that ignites the curiosity for educating the “whole child.”

We believe that children are unique, exciting people who can each contribute worth to our society. In order for children to feel their own self-worth, they must feel positive about their actions and be confident in their everyday surroundings. It is our goal to bring about a sense of well-being for each child so he or she can perform and feel competent in their world. Our teachers help the children feel successful by supporting and understanding their individual differences. We will do this by providing a warm and well-ordered environment in which children can grow at their own pace.

We believe that children learn best through play- a medium that is most natural to them. Through play, children learn how to socialize and handle life situations. Children engage in the learning process through teacher-directed activities and hands-on manipulatives. Motivation is the key that opens up these doors of learning and we do this by capturing the imagination and attention of the children. Our teachers prepare the classroom so that children can learn through active exploration and exposure. It is our intent to build curiosity and motivation for learning through a stimulating harmonious environment, challenging age-appropriate activities, and reinforcement through praise and recognition. It is our belief that parents can meet the commitments of their busy day’s anxiety-free because we are providing such a wonderful foundation of learning for their child.

Key Aspects

CREATIVE PLAY AND ACTIVITIES  Our children learn through play experiences. The creative arts (music, art, and gym,) are an integral part of our program and we feel they help to make the child whole.

NON-BIASED APPROACHES  Caregivers provide equal opportunities for boys and girls to participate in structured and non-structured activities. We enroll and hire with no regard to race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin. A climate of inclusion and acceptance is promoted throughout our classrooms.

EXERCISE Through the use of our playground, and our large indoor playroom, we offer children many opportunities for running, climbing, jumping, as well as organized games.

COOPERATION  HAPPY ‘R’ WEE is a home-away-from-home, where children can learn to work together and families and staff members form partnerships to benefit the welfare of the child.

CONSISTENCY AND RELIABILITY Children are cared for by staff with whom they can develop secure relationships. The majority of our staff have been with us for six-plus years! Our staff is dedicated to the well-being of every child.

FIELD TRIPS We have our own school bus (with seatbelts). Children in the Kindergarten and four-year-old program have the opportunity to join us as we take field trips to local attractions which broadens their life experiences.

Curriculum

All of our classrooms build their curriculum framework on the Pa Dept. of Education Learning Standards. Our curriculum is based on the following learning domains:

Personal and social: helping children to get along with others by using positive guidance techniques, learning routines and rules for social growth, etc.

Language and literacy: listening skills and vocabulary development, alphabetic knowledge, reading books, fingerplays, writing, etc

Mathematical thinking: sorting, counting, patterning, number recognition, shapes, time, money, puzzles, etc.

Scientific exploration: nature, seasons, animals and habitats, observing, exploring, etc.

Creative Arts:  appreciation for music, art, drama, dance, etc.

Social Studies: holidays, cultural diversity, understanding themselves, family, society, etc.

Physical Health and Development: self-help skills, small and gross motor coordination, dexterity, safe and healthy practices, etc.

The Hotdogs
The Kindergarten Class

Staff-Child Ratio: 1:10
Maximum class size: 8

Licensed by the Pa. Dept of Education

Children must turn 5 years old before December 1st.

Our successful Kindergarten program utilizes a learning environment that is stimulating, warm, and welcoming. Each child’s individuality is respected and the understanding of each child’s unique learning style becomes the basis for our curriculum. Our day is filled with active and quiet times as we teach thematically. Through thematic units of study we aim to meet the following goals for each child:

• to develop a positive self-image
• to exhibit cooperative social behavior
• to develop in each child an enthusiasm for learning
• to enhance gross and small motor skills
• to increase vocabulary through listening and speaking
• to develop beginning reading skills
• to develop beginning writing skills
• to understand numbers and mathematical concepts and their relationships to our world
• to learn good health habits
• to understand safe practices.
• to appreciate other cultures and further understand themselves as members of the community
• to display curiosity about our world through science and exploration
• to appreciate the creative arts- music, art, drama, and dance

The Kindergarten and four year old classes uses the “Happy “R” Wee Mobile Bus” and ventures to the Abington Library every week. The children enjoy field trips such as theatre visits, a dairy farm, a Native American village, pumpkin patch and hayride, an apple orchard, and nature walks just to name a few. We also bring in outside community interest groups that share their expertise as they entertain the children with fun, rewarding experiences.