Where learning and fun go hand in hand!
Love and Learning
Preschool & Early Learning for children aged 2 to 6 in Coffs Harbour








What Makes Happy Days Preschool Special
At Happy Days Preschool, we are more than just a childcare centre — we are a family-focused, community-driven environment that celebrates every child’s individuality. As a family-owned preschool with over 37 years of experience, we take pride in offering exceptional care and education tailored to the unique needs of every child.
Our play-based approach encourages children to discover, explore, and create, fostering their natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Sustainability, cultural diversity, and personalised education are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring your child feels valued and supported.
When you choose Happy Days, you’re not just enrolling in a preschool — you’re joining a community that is passionate about nurturing your child’s potential.
Our Learning Spaces Support Every Step of Your Child's Growth
Happy Days offers two dedicated rooms, thoughtfully designed to cater to the unique needs of children and their families. Each space nurtures growth, fosters creativity, and builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning, ensuring every child feels supported and valued during their early years.
Butterfly Room
2–3 Years
A nurturing space where curiosity blossoms. The Butterfly Room is carefully designed to support toddlers as they develop early skills, including sharing, communication, and problem-solving. Through sensory play, music, and arts, your child will build confidence and form meaningful connections in this warm and engaging environment.
Busy Bee Room
3–5 Years
A stepping stone to school readiness, the Busy Bee Room focuses on independence, confidence, and foundational skills. Children enjoy a dynamic program that includes STEM activities, creative arts, and opportunities to develop resilience and teamwork, preparing them for a seamless transition to primary school.



What Your Child Will Explore at Happy Days
This stage focuses on building foundational skills through sensory and play-based activities:
- Social Development: Sharing, taking turns, and forming early friendships.
- Sensory Play: Messy play, water exploration, and arts and crafts.
- Early Communication: Interactive storytelling, music, and movement to foster early language skills.
- Emotional Growth: Creating a sense of security while encouraging independence and resilience.
Preschoolers are guided toward readiness for school, with a balance of structured learning and creative expression:
- School Readiness: Early literacy, numeracy, and STEM concepts through hands-on learning.
- Social-Emotional Growth: Teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Creative Expression: Art, drama, and storytelling to foster imagination and communication.
- Community Engagement: Excursions to local places like libraries, botanical gardens, and parks.
Children actively participate in sustainability projects, teaching them the importance of caring for their world:
- Gardening: Growing and harvesting herbs and vegetables in our gardens.
- Composting and Recycling: Hands-on eco-friendly practices that encourage respect for nature.
- Animal Care: Feeding and caring for our chickens, fostering empathy and responsibility.
Children are encouraged to express themselves and build coordination through dynamic activities:
- Art and Drama: Painting, crafting, acting, and imaginative role-play.
- Music and Movement: Singing, dancing, yoga, and dramatic movement sessions.
- Fundamental Movement Skills: Kicking, catching, skipping, and other gross motor activities.
A focus on inclusivity ensures all children feel valued and celebrated:
- Auslan (Australian Sign Language): Exposing children to a unique form of communication to build empathy and inclusivity.
- Cultural Events: Exploring and celebrating the diverse cultural backgrounds of our children, families, and educators.
- Acknowledgement of Country: Daily recognition of the Gumbaynggirr people and the land we learn and play on.
Through meaningful engagement with the local community, children develop social awareness and empathy:
- Excursions: Visits to the Waratah Centre, fire trucks, and other local landmarks to build connections and inspire curiosity.
- Intergenerational Learning: Building relationships with elderly community members through collaborative activities.
- Global Perspective: Sponsoring a child through World Vision to teach compassion and social responsibility.
Introducing children to problem-solving and innovation through STEM activities:
- Hands-On Science: Simple experiments that spark curiosity and exploration.
- Technology: Guided use of tablets to enhance learning and explore interests.
- Early Engineering: Building and designing projects to encourage critical thinking and creativity.



Parent Testimonials
With glowing Google Reviews, parents praise our caring educators, enriching programs, and the way we combine learning with nature and community connections.
You will find this is a place where the educators go the extra mile to help children fit in and develop their skills. Friendly and professional environment, excellent cleanness, excellent support and development programs and games for all kids. I'm extremely grateful to them for the efforts and patience they invested in my children.
Happy Days has been an absolute joy for our family. The staff are so warm and caring, and it’s clear how much they genuinely enjoy supporting and nurturing each child. Our daughter absolutely loves going every day, and seeing her excitement when we arrive is a wonderful reassurance. It’s such a relief to know she’s in such loving hands. We’re so grateful to the whole team at Happy Days!
Our daughter has just finished her first year at Happy Days Preschool. To begin with, she was very nervous about leaving her parents but within a week or so she became more confident, and even eager to go! This is thanks to the help of the caring educators at Happy Days who supported our daughter through the early stages with lots of engagement and fun learning activities. She now shares a bond with many of the educators and has become a confident, talkative and very happy four year old who looks forward to learning and discovering new things with her preschool friends everyday. She can't wait to go back for another year!
What a wonderful school, with setting my foot in the door of this centre I felt it was so homey and inviting and we have been happy every day since!! My little girl has a big smile everyday I drop her off and pick her up. Peta, Jo and the team are so loving and caring which is hard to find. I would recommend this centre to any and everybody!!!!