Happy Day Child Care Center and After School Program

The YMCA Happy Day Child Care Center is a place where youngsters thrive in a warm and secure environment. Our seasoned and caring staff ensure that our children have fun while setting the foundation for academic and social-emoitional skills.  The center features excellent, caring bilingual teachers, and an enriching curriculum filled with enjoyable and stimulating activities.

Designed so that preschoolers have fun while they develop basic academic and social skills needed for kindergarten and future grades. Children play in our gym or playground daily. Swim lessons are provided weekly for 3 to 5 year olds.

Monday - Friday / 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Ages 2 1/2 to 5 years

After School Program

Our focus on youth development ensures a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and develop social skills. 

This adult supervised program includes games, special projects, sports and more. Homework assistance is provided and won't interfere in the activities your child loves to participate in. Participants must be enrolled in either the Hackensack or Norwood Public Schools. The After School Program is closed on holidays and early dismissal days.

School's Out Vacation Program

Available on most days when the Hackensack Public Schools are closed our School’s Out Vacation Program will solve your childcare needs.

Children have fun and are in a supervised, enjoyable environment. Activities include gym games, swimming (on some days), games and much more.

Children should come prepared with a complete lunch, sneakers, and, if your child knows how to swim, a bathing suit,  towel and swim cap if hair is shoulder length or longer.