Happy Hearts Montessori offers care for children aged 1 year and above, emphasizing early childhood education based on Montessori principles.
Montessori Education Programs
Your Child is our Priority
We understand that making the best decision for your child's future is important to you. At Happy Hearts, we are committed to creating a euphoric, balmy, and safe environment that supports child development through our exceptional Montessori daycare and early childhood education services in Des Moines, IA. Each child will foster a love of learning through engaging activities, hands-on exploration, and discovery. With our nurturing guidance and support, we empower your children to build the confidence they need to make wise choices, carve out their own niches, and develop a positive self-image.
We invite you and your children to join us at Happy Hearts!
Our goal is to direct, nurture, and mentor your child in several key areas:
~ To reach their full potential - including cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
~ To cultivate inner discipline.
~ To become self-learners and autodidacts.
~ To maintain a lasting interest in studying.
~ To cherish and respect others.
~ To learn about various cultures and appreciate both similarities and differences.
~ To love and care for the world and the environment around them.
~ To foster a sense of curiosity.
~ To ignite the imagination, wonder, playfulness, and joy in our children.
What Makes Us Different From Others
Impressive Classrooms
Our Montessori daycare features an intelligently divided classroom, with various areas designed to support child development programs focused on different aspects of growth:
Dramatic Play: This area promotes imagination and social adaptation through engaging role-playing activities, essential in early childhood education.
Blocks and Building: Our toddler classroom fosters an active and optimistic environment aimed at aiding the rise and growth of young children. Here’s what makes our classroom unique:
- Improves the use of space and problem-solving skills with a variety of building materials.
Art and Creativity: We provide a large scale of art supplies for drawing, painting, and crafting, allowing children to unleash their creativity.
Literacy Corner: This cozy nook is filled with books and writing materials, encouraging early writing and reading, which are vital in early childhood education.
Math and Science: We incorporate practical activities and experiments to explore fundamental concepts of math and science as part of our child development programs.
Sensory Play: This area focuses on engaging the senses through activities with sand, water, and playdough, helping learners develop fine motor skills.
Child-Centered Environment
We have a classroom that is child-centered, making it perfect for our early childhood education and child development programs. Child-Sized Furniture: The tables, chairs, and shelves are designed for easy access by children, promoting their sense of independence. Bright and Colored Decor: The classroom is painted with vibrant colors and captivating images to create a welcoming atmosphere, aligning with the principles of Montessori daycare. Safe and Ordered: The structure is safe and easy to navigate, featuring clear paths and assigned zones for various activities.
Classrooms For Every Age Group
Welcome to Our Toddler Classroom - 2 years
Our toddler is on the brink of explosive growth and development, actively engaging with various child development programs that nurture their inquisitive and energetic nature. They are eager to explore their environment, learning essential motor skills, language proficiency, and social interactions. Toddlers thrive on practical activities, imaginative games, and the joy of discovering things themselves. This significant period is characterized by crucial turning points in sovereignty and self-expression, often enhanced through early childhood education and experiences provided in a Montessori daycare.
Welcome to Our junior pre-k Classroom - 3 years
Our Montessori daycare offers an enriching early childhood education program where children learn together through play, guided by professionally trained personnel. We emphasize child development programs that equip your son for success in both school and society. This includes nurturing tenacity in completing tasks, following directions, enhancing listening skills, and building foundational skills such as the alphabet, syllabary, and numbers.
Welcome to Our senior pre-k Classroom - 4 years
The Pre-K program at Happy Hearts is designed to enhance early childhood education through nurturing caregiving and a refreshing ambiance. We specialize in our child development programs that prepare your child for the exciting journey ahead in kindergarten, offering activities that promote essential early reading, writing, and math skills. Our Montessori daycare approach further enriches your child's learning experience, making it an ideal setting for holistic growth.
Welcome to Our School Age Classroom - 5 years
We believe in fostering a passion for learning and promoting empirical development within a secure and supportive environment. Our child development programs are designed with a flexible agenda tailored to the interests of school-going children, ensuring a harmonious balance between academic activities, recreation, and social growth. This approach aligns with principles of early childhood education and is beautifully complemented by our Montessori daycare, which nurtures each child's unique journey.