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Welcome to Happy Hearts!
Premier Social Skills Classes for Children Ages 2-5
Social skills, communication, and emotional regulation through movement and play.
Your child will make friends, have fun, and get ready for kindergarten!
At Happy hearts...
You Are Family!
If you want your child to make friends, understand how to navigate big emotions, be prepared for Kindergarten, and develop a love of learning that will last a lifetime... you’ve come to the right place!
Our warm, home-like environment sets the standard for how you’ll feel.
Our premier social skills preschool classes offer exceptional education to children ages 2-5. We feature small class sizes for maximum 1-on-1 learning and fun hands-on activities to make learning fun. Happy Hearts is designed to give children a little extra support beyond what they may already receive in their preschool classroom, with more focused opportunities to practice communication, friendship skills, and managing big feelings in a small-group setting. Children build language, social skills, and emotional regulation most naturally when they are actively engaged, interacting with others, and learning through meaningful play.
Your Child Will:
Have Fun and Stay Engaged while Learning!
Receive individualized support to express thoughts, needs, and feelings to both adults and peers!
Be Taught by an Experienced and Loving Teacher!
Develop a Love for Life-Long Learning!
Make Close Friends!
Learn tools and skills to navigate through big emotions.
Wake Up Wanting to Go to Preschool EVERY Day!
Gain Confidence in a Healthy & Safe Environment!
Be Part of a Small Class to Get Lots of 1-on-1 Attention!
Be Assessed with Progress Reports!
Meet Your Teacher:
Miss Erika!
Hi! I'm Miss Erika!
As a New York State Certified Special Education Teacher with more than 20 years of experience working with young children, I have supported children with a wide range of developmental, behavioral, and learning needs. I am passionate about teaching social skills and emotional regulation because I have seen how much confidence, independence, and success children gain when they are given the right tools in a patient and supportive environment. My goal is to create a warm, playful space where children can build friendships, communicate their needs, manage big feelings, and feel successful.
Now, I get to teach YOUR child! I can't wait!
Top 10 Reasons You'll Love Us
Check Out Our Premier Program!
#1: Small Group Support!
We believe that every child is unique and learns at their own pace! We make sure to keep class sizes small in order to provide the children with more individualized attention and extra opportunities to practice skills that may be difficult to focus on in a busy preschool classroom.
#2: We value movement and play!
Our activities are designed around how young children learn best—by moving, exploring, pretending, creating, and playing with others. Games and activities are chosen with intention and with learning objectives and goals in mind.
#3: Your Child will build stronger communication skills!
Most big emotions and feelings result in what looks like a "tantrum" or other behaviors because children are still developing their ability to understand and communicate their feelings. In our program your child is supported in expressing their thoughts, needs, ideas, and feelings more clearly and in an age appropriate way.
#4: Your child will be more than ready for Kindergarten!
Your child will receive individualized instruction through our thorough assessments and curriculum. Our teachers will guide your child in the areas they need to improve, and challenge them when they’re ready for more. Beyond letters and numbers, children strengthen their listening, communication, self-control, and group-participation skills needed for school success.
#5: Keeping your child healthy and safe is our top priority!
Teaching children is a huge responsibility, and we take that responsibility seriously! Our distinct policies and procedures regarding health and safety help to keep your child in a safe, clean environment. We’re constantly cleaning, washing hands, and monitoring all activities to prevent any accidents.
#6: Your child will love our Classes!
I'll help your child come out of his/her shell, gain self confidence, and grow in all areas of development. Happy Hearts provides a nurturing space where children can learn at their own pace, make mistakes safely, and feel successful.I'm excited to help your child grow and learn!
#7: Your child will love bringing new skills, tools, and strategies home!
Happy Hearts complements a child’s regular preschool experience by providing focused practice in the social-emotional skills that help children thrive at school, at home, and in the community. Building a strong connection with families is an important part of our program. Children will have opportunities to meet and practice their skills in community settings, and families will receive simple tools and strategies they can continue using at home.
#8: Your child gets a shirt and portfolio!
At the beginning of your Childs session, he/she will receive a t-shirt. They can wear their t-shirt to our special in-house events, as well as at our free community meet ups! At the last session, you will receive a portfolio of your Childs work with us!
#9: We provide opportunities to have fun outside of the classroom!
Through guided play, children practice sharing, taking turns, joining a group, cooperating, solving problems, and being a good friend. To help those friendships grow beyond class, I will also coordinate and share free opportunities for families to meet in the community, giving children more chances to connect, practice their skills, and build meaningful relationships.
#10: Our Classes are led by an Experienced Special Education Teacher
Since beginning her career in 2004, Miss Erika has worked in a variety of early childhood and special education settings, including roles as a preschool teacher, assistant director, first-grade special education teacher, and Special Education Itinerant Teacher. These diverse experiences have allowed her to identify the most effective strategies from different classrooms and learning environments and thoughtfully incorporate them into her social skills classes.
Choose Your Class:
Choose from flexible session options designed with busy Long Island families in mind. Whether your child could benefit from a little extra social-emotional support alongside preschool, or you’re a homeschool parent looking for a warm, structured place where your child can learn, play, and make friends, Happy Hearts offers a welcoming class that fits your family’s needs.
Drop in:
Mondays
Tuition: $40/session
Reg. Fee: Waived
Choose Your Class:
M 12-1:00PM
8 Week Session:
Mondays
Tuition: $230/session
($115 savings)
Reg. Fee: $25
This membership also includes:
Free access to our library of online Preschool classes, access to our free meetups outside of the classroom, scheduled, planned and coordinated by Happy Hearts!
Choose Your Class:
M 9-10:00 a.m.
M 10:30-11:30 a.m.
M 12-1:00 p.m.
M 3-4p.m.
Five,8 week sessions (one full school year):
Mondays
Tuition: $995/year
($180 savings)
Reg. Fee: $25
This membership includes everything in the 8 week session membership, plus a free mid year assessment, parent training tools, and take home activities.
Choose Your Class:
M 9-10:00a.m.
M 10:30-11:30 a.m.
M 12-1:00 p.m.
M3-4 p.m.
When should I call to register my child?
It’s never too early to call, so call as soon as you even think about registering, because our classes fill up ridiculously fast!
When do classes start? Can I enroll in the middle of a session?
Our sessions run for 8 weeks. If we have spots available, you can enroll in the middle of a session. Please call us to see if we have any spots available.
How old does my child need to be to attend?
Classes are for children who are almost 3 to age 5.
Does my child have to be potty trained?
No. Children do not need to be potty trained, however if the child is not yet potty trained, we ask that you wait in the waiting room during the duration of the session incase they need to be changed.
How do I know if my child would benefit from this class?
Sometimes a child does not need formal services-but a parent's heart still says they could use a little extra support.
Happy Hearts may be a wonderful fit if your child is working on sharing, following directions, handling big feelings, joining play, communicating with others, building confidence, or becoming more comfortable in a group.
Your child does not need a diagnosis. They simply need a little extra support in a safe place to learn, practice, play, and grow at their own pace, outside of home and the regular Preschool classroom.
What will my child actually do during the 60 min session?
Each class is thoughtfully designed to feel fun and playful while building meaningful skills.
Children will participate in group meeting time, music and movement, guided activities, teacher-supported play, and opportunities to interact with peers.
We will also naturally incorporate early learning skills such as pre-reading, pre-writing, early math, listening, and following directions and routines.
To your child it will feel like play. But behind every activity, there will be purpose. Think of it as a tutoring session for preschoolers!
How is this different from Preschool, daycare, or a regular playgroup?
Happy Hearts is more than a place for children to play near one another.
Each activity is intentionally planned to help children practice communication, friendship skills, cooperation, emotional regulation, problem solving, and school readiness.
The class is led by a NYS-certified Special Education Teacher with more than 20 years of experience working in a variety of classrooms and learning environments.
Your child will receive gentle guidance and support during the moments when real learning happens-waiting for a turn, asking to join, solving a problem, expressing a feeling, or trying again.
What if my chid is shy, very active, slow to warm up, or has difficulty separating?
That is exactly why small supportive groups can be so helpful. Your child will never be expected to fit into one mold. Some children jump right in, while others need time to observe, feel safe, and build trust. Happy Hearts is designed to meet children where they are. We will use predictable routines, encouragement, movement, play, and individualized support to help each child feel successful.
How will these skills help my child outside of class?
The skills practiced at Happy Hearts are the same skills children use during preschool, kindergarten, playdates sports, family gatherings, and everyday routines.
Children will work on expressing their needs, managing frustration, listening, taking turns, making friends, solving problems, and participating in a group.
Families will also receive simple ideas and language they can use at home so the learning does not stop when class ends.
When children fell understood, capable, and connected, they are better prepared to learn- and their confidence and grow far beyond the classroom.
How do I register my child?
Follow our simple 3-step process below to register your child into our classes!
Spend a session with us
Your child will develop ALL the skills needed for success and will be more than ready for kindergarten and LIFE!
Check Out Everything We Do During Each Class!
Welcome Circle & Social-Emotional Learning:
Children greet one another, review the routine, identify feelings, and learn the day’s social skill through a short story, visual, puppet activity, or group discussion.
Music, Movement & Regulation
Children participate in songs, movement games, breathing exercises, and sensory activities that build body awareness, listening skills, self-control, and emotional regulation.
Guided Social Play
Children practice the featured skill through teacher-led games, role-play, cooperative activities, and supported peer interactions. Skills may include taking turns, asking to join, sharing ideas, handling frustration, or solving a problem.
Choice Play & Friendship Practice
Children choose from thoughtfully prepared play centers while practicing their new skills more independently. The teacher can observe, coach, and support children as real social situations naturally arise..
PLUS A SPECIAL BONUS JUST FOR YOU:
In addition to our amazing in-person classes... If you register for full school year, you'll also get access to Preschool Club for FREE! It's our safe, online library of 600+ engaging preschool classes with our certified, worldwide preschool teachers! This is usually $14/month. When you join, you get access to our library for FREE!Simply click play... and your child will have fun learning at home or on the go!
Click play below to learn about our Preschool Club!
Testimonials
The greatest compliment we can receive is your referral. Thank you!
Stacy W.
"Erika was a special education itinerant teacher, SEIT, for my 4 year old daughter. She was able to get through to my daughter when no one else could. We are forever grateful for Erika!"
Margharita P. Scope UPK Supervisor
"Through fun activities, routines, and intentional instruction, Miss Erika teaches social skills in ways that are both developmentally appropriate and deeply impactful."
Stephanie S.
"Erika was my son's SEIT for 2 incredible years.Her compassion, patience, and genuine dedication transformed his development significantly. She doesn't just teach; she truly connects with children and guides them with an amazing heart. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her in their Childs corner!"
Christina I. Childcare Director
"Having worked directly with Erika, I know first hand how incredible she is. Her compassionate approach helps young children build essential social skills, and emotional regulation strategies, giving them the confidence to thrive both in and out of the classroom."
HOW TO REGISTER IN OUR PRESCHOOL:
Due to high demand, our classes fill up ridiculously fast. Follow our simple 3-step process below to register your child into our preschool.
STEP 1:
Choose Your Class
Find the session that works best for your family!
STEP 2:
Tell Us About Your Child
After you submit your email address, we will send you a short form. Fill it out so we can help your child feel comfortable and successful!
STEP 3:
Register Your Child and Reserve Your Spot
Submit payment and receive everything you need for your child's first Happy Hearts Class!
CONTACT US
We would love to answer all your questions and tell you more about us.
You may reach us by calling or texting:
631-629-9446
You can also email us at:
We are conveniently located at:
5014 Vets Memorial HWY
Holbrook,NY