Happy Hours Learn and Play After Care

Registration is open for our AFTERCARE program catering to school children in Grade R and Primary School.

Conveniently located at 252 St Joseph Avenue, you can join the many parents who trust them to provide a safe, playful, and educational environment for our children after school hours.

Why Choose Happy Hours Learn and Play Aftercare:
Safe and Playful Environment:

Our aftercare program ensures a secure and enjoyable space for your child.

Flexible Timing:
Operating during school terms from 13h00 to 17h30, our aftercare is designed to accommodate the needs of busy parents.

Delicious & Nutritious Lunches:
We prioritize your child's well-being by offering nutritious and tasty lunches.

Enrol Today for Peace of Mind:
Enrol your child in our aftercare program and experience the peace of mind that comes with knowing we are passionately taken care of.

Contact Information:
Call/WhatsApp: 078 451 7082
Email: [email protected]
Location:
252 St Joseph Avenue, Eersterust
Visit our page:
https://www.facebook.com/happyhourslearnandplay

Registration is open for uur AFTERCARE program catering to school children in Grade R and Primary School.

Conveniently located at 252 St Joseph Avenue, you can join the many parents who trust them to provide a safe, playful, and educational environment for our children after school hours.

Why Choose Happy Hours Learn and Play Aftercare:
Safe and Playful Environment:

Our aftercare program ensures a secure and enjoyable space for your child.

Flexible Timing:
Operating during school terms from 13h00 to 17h30, our aftercare is designed to accommodate the needs of busy parents.

Exciting Holiday Programs:
Keep your child engaged and entertained during holidays with our fun-filled programs.

Delicious & Nutritious Lunches:
We prioritize your child's well-being by offering nutritious and tasty lunches.

Our Dedicated Team:
Our aftercare program is staffed with caring and attentive professionals committed to providing the highest level of care and attention to your child. We prioritize safety and well-being, creating an environment that fosters fun, learning, and socialization.

Enrol Today for Peace of Mind:
Enrol your child in our aftercare program and experience the peace of mind that comes with knowing we are passionately taken care of.

Contact Information:
Call/WhatsApp: 078 451 7082
Email: [email protected]
Location:
252 St Joseph Avenue, Eersterust
Visit our page:
https://www.facebook.com/happyhourslearnandplay

Take away the stress of is your child's homework done? Did they eat after school? Are they safe while you're at work?

We provide after school care with homework assistance and are conveniently located.

Be sure to book your space for next year.

Simply whatsapp us directly from Facebook.

Conveniently located in St Joseph Avenue...

We provide home work assistance WITH lunch.

13h00 to 17h30 Monday to Friday
Starting from R680 per month.

Holiday care available at an additional cost.

Apply at: https://forms.gle/EasF7jQexWWbZuXx8

Contact us here or on the details provided for more info.

Take away the stress of is your child's homework done? Did they eat after school? Are they safe while you're at work?

We provide after school care with homework assistance and are conveniently located.

Be sure to book your space for next year.

Simply whatsapp us directly from Facebook.

Conveniently located in St Joseph Avenue...

We provide home work assistance WITH lunch.

13h00 to 17h30 Monday to Friday
Starting from R680 per month.

Holiday care available at an additional cost.

Apply at: https://forms.gle/EasF7jQexWWbZuXx8

Contact us here or on the details provided for more info.

90% of our kids will be receiving Merit Awards at their respective schools this year. Be sure to book your space for best year.

Simply whatsapp us directly from Facebook.

Conveniently located in St Joseph Avenue...

Take away the stress of is your child's homework done? Did they eat after school? Are they safe while you're at work?

We provide after school care with homework assistance and are conveniently located.

Contact us for further information and registration details.

We provide home work assistance WITH lunch.

Over the years we've only had positive feedback.
13h00 to 17h30 Monday to Friday
R650 per month.

Holiday care available at an additional cost.

Apply at: https://forms.gle/v5boft6KuJjpSgM19

Contact us here or on the details provided for more info.

Was your child's term two results not what you had hoped for?

We can help!!!

At HHLP After Care we aim to do the following:

a) To address today's parenting realities by bringing to school-age children some of the traditional values and educational benefits of after school home life.
b) To offer a safe, nurturing environment supervised by our tutors.
c) To provide a fun-filled, loving environment where every child feels accepted.
d) To ensure that homework is completed by the time you arrive to collect your child, this means there's none of that frantic catch-up when you get home.
e) To ensure that there is a balance of work and play.
f) To enhance your child/ren’s developmental needs: spiritual growth, challenging learning opportunities and physical activities for development and relaxation.
g) To ensure that after your dinnertime at home there is quality time available to spend together as a family.
h) To provide additional support to learners requiring support.

We provide home work assistance WITH lunch.

Over the years we've only had positive feedback.
13h00 to 17h30 Monday to Friday
R650 per month.

Holiday care available at an additional cost.

Apply at: https://forms.gle/v5boft6KuJjpSgM19

Contact us here or on the details provided for more info.

Dads are the model of strength and bravery, patience and devotion, and so much more. Best wishes to you on this Father’s Day.

Exactly 💯

Our centre has more than 15 years experience in after school care and home work assistance.

What sets us apart?

1. We provide children individual attention.
2. Our price includes lunch and and a late afternoon snack.
3. Our team includes a qualified remedial teacher as well as a trained children and adolescents councillor.
4. We look at the holistic well being of every child.

Contact us for any further information.

Was your child's term one results not what you had hoped for? We can help!!!

At HHLP After Care we aim to do the fiollowing:

a) To address today's parenting realities by bringing to school-age children some of the traditional values and educational benefits of after school home life.
b) To offer a safe, nurturing environment supervised by our tutors.
c) To provide a fun-filled, loving environment where every child feels accepted.
d) To ensure that homework is completed by the time you arrive to collect your child, this means there's none of that frantic catch-up when you get home.
e) To ensure that there is a balance of work and play.
f) To enhance your child/ren’s developmental needs: spiritual growth, challenging learning opportunities and physical activities for development and relaxation.
g) To ensure that after your dinnertime at home there is quality time available to spend together as a family.
h) To provide additional support to learners requiring support.

We provide home work assistance WITH lunch.

Over the years we've only had positive feedback.

13h00 to 17h30 Monday to Friday

Price on poster.

Holiday care available at an additional cost.

Apply at: https://forms.gle/v5boft6KuJjpSgM19

Contact us here or on the details provided for more info.

Feeling the strain of home work???

We still have a few open spaces...

Our centre has more than 15 years experience in after school care and home work assistance.

What sets apart?

1. We provide children individual attention.
2. Our price includes lunch and and a late afternoon snack.
3. Our team includes a qualified remedial teacher as well as a trained children and adolescents councillor.
4. We look at the holistic well being of every child.

Contact us for any further information.

Our centre has more than 15 years experience in after school care and home work assistance.

What sets apart?

1. We provide children individual attention.
2. Our price includes lunch and and a late afternoon snack.
3. Our team includes a qualified remedial teacher as well as a trained children and adolescents councillor.
4. We look at the holistic well being of every child.

Contact us for any further information.

At HHLP After Care we aim to do the fiollowing:

a) To address today's parenting realities by bringing to school-age children some of the traditional values and educational benefits of after school home life.
b) To offer a safe, nurturing environment supervised by our tutors.
c) To provide a fun-filled, loving environment where every child feels accepted.
d) To ensure that homework is completed by the time you arrive to collect your child, this means there's none of that frantic catch-up when you get home.
e) To ensure that there is a balance of work and play.
f) To enhance your child/ren’s developmental needs: spiritual growth, challenging learning opportunities and physical activities for development and relaxation.
g) To ensure that after your dinnertime at home there is quality time available to spend together as a family.
h) To provide additional support to learners requiring support.

We provide home work assistance WITH lunch.

Over the years we've only had positive feedback.

13h00 to 17h30 Monday to Friday

R650 per month. R150 registration.

Holiday care available at an additional cost.

Apply at: https://forms.gle/v5boft6KuJjpSgM19

Contact us here or on the details provided for more info.

At HHLP After Care we aim to do the fiollowing:

a) To address today's parenting realities by bringing to school-age children some of the traditional values and educational benefits of after school home life.
b) To offer a safe, nurturing environment supervised by our tutors.
c) To provide a fun-filled, loving environment where every child feels accepted.
d) To ensure that homework is completed by the time you arrive to collect your child, this means there's none of that frantic catch-up when you get home.
e) To ensure that there is a balance of work and play.
f) To enhance your child/ren’s developmental needs: spiritual growth, challenging learning opportunities and physical activities for development and relaxation.
g) To ensure that after your dinnertime at home there is quality time available to spend together as a family.
h) To provide additional support to learners requiring support.

We provide home work assistance WITH lunch.

Over the years we've only had positive feedback.

13h00 to 17h30 Monday to Friday

Price on poster.

Holiday care available at an additional cost.

Apply at: https://forms.gle/v5boft6KuJjpSgM19

Contact us here or on the details provided for more info.

😴How much sleep does my child need?😴

This is often a question many parents wonder about, and I think many kids are not reaching the recommended amount of sleeping hours needed. Sleep is just as important to your kids' development and well-being as healthy food and exercise.

😴So what are the recommendations?😴

The guidelines posted in the Journal of Clinical sleep medicine are:

🥱4-12 months - 12-16 hours
🥱1-2 years - 11-14 hours
🥱3-5 years - 10-13 hours
🥱6-12 years - 9-12 hours
🥱13-18 - 8-10 hours

Please note these include daytime naps and evening sleep combined.

😴Why is enough sleep important?😴

Kids are different, but when it comes to sleep, they need a lot of it to give their bodies time to grow and their busy little brains to reinforce all the neural connections they formed during the day.

It also:

💤 Improves attention
💤 Improves behaviour
💤 Improves school performance
💤 Improves emotional regulation (outbursts, tantrums, and meltdowns)
💤

😴What are the risks of my child not getting enough sleep?😴

😪Poor concentration
😪Challenging behaviour
😪Poor school performance
😪Increased injuries
😪Health effects like obesity and high blood pressure
😪Increased susceptibility to infections, making them ill more often
😪Depression and anxiety

Lack of sleep can also cause more night terrors and nightmares. Then the poor sleep cycle continues.

😴How to let your child sleep more😴

🛌Talk to your kids about why sufficient sleep is essential for their bodies.
🛌 Do not use sleep as a punishment or reward. Sleep is a normal, necessary requirement for adequate growth, and your kids should understand that. Don’t punish them by letting kids go to bed earlier or reward them by sleeping late. They should have a set bedtime and wake-up time during school days. On weekends and holidays, they should be permitted more bendable sleep rules, but you should still have boundaries and keep up sleep hygiene and routines.
🛌Make getting enough sleep a priority for the whole family. That includes the parents. Set an example and switch off Netflix, and put down the phone before bedtime. Your kids watch you!
🛌Avoid over-scheduling your kids’ afternoons with extra murals. They won’t have enough time to get their homework done or get some rest, ending in them going to bed later.
🛌 Ensure good sleep hygiene. This includes no screens for at least 1 hour before bedtime. Do not put their computer or a television in their room. Get an old-fashioned alarm clock and let them leave their phones outside their room to resist temptation.
🛌Have a solid bedtime routine, even for older kids. This routine lets their bodies know to start producing Melatonin, which will make them sleep better. We have a routine of bath, book, and bed. Make sure your routine can be used anywhere, so your child associates this with sleep wherever they are.
🛌 Make sure their sleep space is comfortable. This includes a good mattress, pillow, and bedding. Ensure the bedroom is dark and quiet during sleep time.
🛌 Keep your kids active during the day. The more they play and do physical activities and fresh air, the more likely they will be tired at the end of the day and sleep better.
🛌Get your kids to bed earlier. It might be challenging at first, but be consistent, and then they will fall into that routine. The bonus is you’ll have a few hours to reconnect with your partner or get a few things done.
🛌Keep them napping in the afternoon as long as possible. Even older kids if there is a chance between extra-murals and homework. If they resist, have them have some quiet time in their rooms on their beds, reading a book or listening to music. No screens!

😴The perfect bedtime routine😴

This routine can be used for babies, older children, and adults alike.

Remember the 5 B’s:

⏰Bath - A bath indicates to your child’s body that the day is at its end and becoming night. It’s also a gentle way to start relaxing, and we all know we sleep better when we are washed up after a hard day.
⏰Bottle/Breastfeed - For babies, this includes their bottle of milk before bed or their last feed before bedtime. Do not let your child sleep with a milk bottle, as it leads to tooth decay. For older kids, this might be a glass of warm milk or a nice cup of tea, or another non-caffeinated hot drink.
⏰Brush - Your child should preferably brush their teeth twice a day, and before bedtime is an excellent time to have the second brush. Try to do this after their milk feed or hot drink to prevent tooth decay.
⏰ Book - What an excellent way to cuddle up before bedtime, by reading a book to your child. It offers you a chance to reconnect. Even with older kids, they can use this time to catch up a bit on leisurely reading, or you can spend the time with them to have a chat about their day.
⏰ Bedtime - There is no perfect time for your child to sleep, so try sticking to a good bedtime routine and start it early enough to encourage them to fall asleep so they can get an adequate amount of hours of sleep in. Nobody can force a child to sleep.

Are your kids reaching these recommendations?

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Best Wishes for 2023.

Thank you everyone for entrusting your child/ren in our care since 1991❤️💙🤍.

As the curtain closes on 31 years of providing an ECD service to our community, we are grateful that you have been part of our journey.

As of January 2023, Teacher Constance will take over the center completely, the center will be known as Happy Little Stars.

Happy Hours will run an after-school care and home assistance program for Primary School learners in 2023.

For ECD (creche) queries for 2023, please contact Teacher Constance 0617889720, for After Care please contact us directly.

After Care/Homework Assistance 2023

We provide home work assistance with lunch.

Over the years we've only had positive feedback.

Let us help your child with the work they need to do at home.

13h00 to 17h00 Monday to Friday

Price on poster.

Holiday care available at an additional cost.

Contact us here or on the details provided for more info.