Happy Hearts Child Care Makes a Real Difference for Young Children

Happy Hearts Child Care began in the 1980s as a neighborhood nursery, aimed at providing quality childcare for our staff to encourage their return to work. This initiative was ahead of its time, predating the concepts of workplace childcare.

Fast forward 40 years, and Happy Hearts continues to deliver the highest quality childcare for both staff and community children. We also have a Keystone STAR 4 designation.

What is Keystone STARS?

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) oversees the Keystone STARS program. STARS stands for Standards, Training/Professional Development, Assistance, Resources, and Supports. A STAR 4 program represents the highest quality of excellence. It meets standards in 4 areas: staff education, learning environment, leadership/management and family and community partnerships. The STARS program is a whole child approach to education and is essential to meeting the holistic and individual needs of each and every child and family.

So, why should parents choose Happy Hearts for their children?

From a parent/guardian standpoint, choosing the Happy Hearts Star 4 program at the Barber National Institute ensures that children between the ages of 3 and 5 achieve success when they enter kindergarten. Our Keystone STAR 4 facility ensures our program and staff sustain our STAR 4 during yearly renewals and designations. Staff utilize a curriculum approved by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and developmental assessments throughout the year. In addition to supporting a child’s ongoing learning and development, program staff support every family’s well-being. We collaborate with families if there is a concern regarding a child’s growth and development by taking an active listening role, respecting family’s feelings and providing resources and referrals when necessary. We support the success of every child while maintaining a high-quality learning environment with the highly qualified and trained staff.

Visit https://www.barberinstitute.org/children/early-childhood/happy-hearts-inclusive-preschool for more information. You can also contact Stephanie Robertson, Director of Happy Hearts Child Care, at 814-878-4080.