Daycare / Preschool from Infants to School-Aged

Happy Trails Daycare Preschool
11607 South Fortuna Road, Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 345-9199

Desert Trails Learning Center
802 West 19th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-9109

 

Where fun and learning meet!

Dear families,

Welcome to the Happy Trails Family. Happy Trails has been actively involved in child care since 1990. We are a full day educational child care program for working parents. Our mission is to enhance the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of young children. Your child will discover friendship and sharing while developing a positive self image. At the same time we strive to acknowledge the specific needs of each individual child. Our program encourages open lines of communication between the parent and the preschool at all times. We invite parent involvement in our many daily activities. Our door is always open and we welcome you to visit at any time.

Thank You and Welcome to Our Center

Philosophy and Goals

Here at Happy Trails we are always working towards a nurturing, yet challenging environment. We are State Licensed, DES approved, on the USDA food program, participate in First Things First and The Early Inclusion Program through the Blake Foundation/Easter Seals. We have a state certified teacher on staff as well as staff with their CDA and everyone is required to continue their education. We are a center where your child will feel safe and be educationally stimulated. We provide a environment where each child can grow and learn at his or her own pace in an individual child directed classroom while enjoying fun and rewarding achievements that come with learning. Happy Trails is set up so each child has the opportunity to investigate, explore, study and discover in and outside of the classroom. Phonics, music, reading, writing, arts and crafts, games, dramatic play, science and math will all be part of your child’s daily schedule.

We believe that our program strength comes from our dedicated teachers. We support our teachers in continual training and educational resources. We are proud to say that all of our staff are CPR and First Aid Certified, have a fingerprint clearance card, TB and food handlers card. Our staff also receives at least 20 hours on continuing education classes and training.

Orientation Process

When you visit our center our office staff will greet you. We will spend a few minutes to familiarize ourselves with you and your family. We will then take you on a tour of the classrooms and playground and introduce you to your child’s teacher. During this time feel free to ask any question so that we can better fit your family’s needs. You will then receive a packet containing important information. A family orientation that takes about 5 minutes will be done with you on your first day.

 

We believe it is very important for you to feel comfortable with the care we provide for your child while you are away. We have an OPEN DOOR policy. This means you are welcome at any time to stop in and visit your child or call to see how they are doing. We also encourage our parent’s to volunteer or come and spend some time in their child’s class. We also have special events where parents are invited to visit their child. Any time you are interested in these special days please let the office know.

Come Spend Time With Us

 

Our Teachers

We are very proud of everything our teaching staff accomplishes daily with their students. Our staff is trained in CPR and First Aid, they have T.B. tests and Food Handler cards. We require them to have a minimum of 20 hours of educational training per year. The majority of our staff either has their degree in early childhood education or are currently pursuing their degree. We do background checks through the Arizona Department of Public Safety as well as CPS background checks.

Our Locations

 

Happy Trails Daycare Preschool

11607 South Fortuna Road (south of I-8 on Fortuna Road)
Yuma, AZ 85367

928-345-9199
Fax 928-345-9191

HappyTrailsYuma@HappyTrailsYuma.com

Hours: 5am - 7pm

Desert Trails Learning Center

802 West 19th Street (corner of 8th Ave and 19th Street)
Yuma, AZ 85364

928-329-9109
Fax: 928-345-9191

DesertTrails@HappyTrailsYuma.com

Hours: 5am - 6pm

Classrooms

  • We offer an environment that is warm and soothing with music and developmentally appropriate toys and activities. Our teachers are loving and attentive to the needs of our babies. Each infant has an individualized plan that will be developed by the parent. The children will spend time on their tummies, in swings, high chairs, excer-saucers, being held, and exposed to a variety of stimuli. The children are read to, sung to, and their day is narrated by the teachers. Their days are full of love and snuggles.

  • Our toddlers are busy all day long. Our energetic teachers help build an ideal environment for your child to learn and grow. Toddlers are beginning to think about their actions, solve problems, and understand language. Our teachers will engage your child with different activities such as jumping, rolling, touching walking and climbing. We also work on self discipline, life skills, and table manners. Your child will be introduced to colors, numbers, shapes, and lots of hands on art as well as singing, dancing, and motor development. In our twos room, with your support, we will begin to potty train. Our teachers are expert potty trainers and will help you throughout the process.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to lauIn this program children are given the opportunity to discover and explore in a rich child centered environment. Your child will delight in a wide variety of activities that will strengthen social, cognitive and motor skills. Creative music, books, and art help develop skills that will enhance future school experiences. Your child will be introduced to our phonics program, enabling him/her to develop vocabulary, reading and writing skills that will last a lifetime. We will stimulate your child with hands on introductory math and science. Our program helps develop friendships and other important life skills. Our four/ five year old room focuses on kindergarten readiness and we put on a very elaborate graduation at the end of every preschool year. nch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • During the school year we provide the children with a safe, fun filled environment. We provide care both before and after school and on your child’s Elementary School vacation time. The children will play sports and games. We go on field trips like swimming, bowling, and the movies. We also introduce them to cooking and intensive arts and crafts. We keep the children very busy during the day so there is no need for Electronic games, cell phones, cameras, laptops, ipods, or other electronic devices. Ask the teacher before you bring anything in from home. Don’t miss the fun!