“Learning and teaching should not stand on opposite banks and just watch the river flow by; instead, they should embark together on a journey down the water. Through an active, reciprocal exchange, teaching can strengthen learning and how to learn.”

- Loris Malaguzzi

The Reggio Philosophy

The Reggio Philosophy

At Happy Days, our programs are influenced by the Reggio Emilia project and the work of Loris Malaguzzi, a leader in the Early Education space. His work encompasses his respect and understanding of learning with children and from children. To learn more about the Reggio Emilia Project click here.

The heart of the Happy Days Early Learning philosophy is a belief in the absolute importance of responsive and reciprocal relationships. You will feel this the moment you enter our centre. Relationships of this nature, grounded in mutual respect between all members of our centres create supporting and nurturing learning environments and a place where everyone can reach their full potential.

At Happy Days you will notice that our centre is uniquely different. Being Reggio Emilia inspired, we pride ourselves on offering beautiful and engaging learning environments with open-ended resources that create endless learning possibilities. We believe that it is through play in which children develop the foundations for further learning including understanding who they are and where they fit within the world. We are committed to a holistic educational approach to empower children’s learning.

We view your children through deep respect, seeing them as capable and confident learners, active in their own learning journey. We offer uninterrupted opportunities for play to occur with the space, time and resources to create the many possibilities children can imagine, explore and define. We also inspire children to develop a kind and respectful disposition towards others and the environment.

At Happy Days Early Learning, we are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and positive environment for everyone in our community. To uphold these values, we ask all parents, families, and educators to sign a Code of Conduct. This agreement reinforces our shared responsibility to foster a supportive atmosphere that promotes respect, open communication, and collaboration in the best interests of our children.