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ADMISSIONS

Thank you for considering Happy Hall Schools for your child’s first educational experience. We provide a nurturing, inclusive environment across multiple sites, where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and develop a love for learning. With small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and a curriculum focused on experiential learning, outdoor exploration, and life skills development, Happy Hall is the ideal place for your child to thrive.

 

Our admissions process is tailored to each program and age group. To find the best fit and learn about our specific enrollment steps, please feel free to contact us or read more about the process below.

EVENTS

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EARLY LEARNING

At Happy Hall School, we aim for our admissions process to be a welcoming and informative first step for families considering joining our community. It’s important for us to ensure a good fit between what our school offers and what each child and family needs.

 

Family Tour (Required)

All interested families are required to tour our school as the first step in the admissions process. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to witness our vibrant learning spaces, our enriching programs, and our nurturing environment firsthand.

 

Acceptance Communication

Upon review, our Director will communicate directly with you regarding the acceptance of your child into our program and will inform you about the earliest possible start date.

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We’ve designed our admissions process to be straightforward yet comprehensive, focusing on mutual alignment with our school’s philosophy and values. Being admitted to Happy Hall School is about joining a community where education and relationships are treasured, and we hope every family feels a sense of pride and belonging from the very start.

 

We eagerly look forward to meeting you and your child and hopefully embarking together on an exciting journey of discovery, growth, and joyful learning!

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Waitlist Process

We maintain a waiting list to accommodate families interested in joining Happy Hall School when our programs are at full capacity. If there are no immediate openings at the time of your application, you have the option to be placed on our waiting list.

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To secure a spot on the waiting list, there is a $50 non-refundable fee. 

 

We value the interest and patience of each family on our waiting list and feel delighted every time we can welcome a new member into our vibrant learning community.

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Getting Started

Complete our Inquiry form or contact us at:

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SCHOOL-AGE

PACIFICA BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL

STEP 1: SUBMIT REGISTRATION REQUEST​

​To access schedules for the 2024-2025 School, you must enter a date of 8/14/24 or later.

If you cannot register using the link, that particular program may be full.

Please contact us to explore options.

MILLBRAE BEFORE & AFTERSCHOOL

STEP 1: SUBMIT REGISTRATION REQUEST​

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STEP 2: DIRECTOR REVIEW

  • The program directors will review your registration request.

  • If there is space available, you will receive an Enrollment Offer email to complete the registration process.

  • If there is not space, you will be notified and placed on the waitlist. You will be notified when a space opens up.

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STEP 3: COMPLETE REGISTRATION PROCESS

Click the link in the email and complete the following info:

  • Child Details: Update or add General/Authorization Questions, Allergies, Special Diets, Medication, Authorized Pickup.

  • Tuition Auto Pay (TAP): Update or Setup payment account with a bank account or credit/debit card.

  • Sign Documents: Electronically sign Licensing Forms and Happy Hall documents.

  • Family Portal: New families will be prompted to create a Family Portal Account.​​

EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (ELO-P)

About ELO-P at Happy Hall Schools
Happy Hall Schools proudly participates in Millbrae's Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P), which allows qualifying students to attend our before and after-school programs at no cost.

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Participating Happy Hall Locations

Happy Hall offers ELO-P at these locations:

  • Green Hills

  • Lomita Park

  • Meadows

  • Spring Valley

  • Taylor Middle

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Eligibility (Grades TK - 6)

To qualify for ELO-P, students must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • English Learners (as identified by the ELPAC)

  • Foster/Homeless Youth

  • Qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch

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For eligibility questions, please contact Ralph Crame at rcrame@millbraesd.org.

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2024-2025 ELOP DAYS

Qualifying students have access to Happy Hall's program on the following days:

  • 180 School Days: August 15 - May 30

  • 12 School-Year Camp Days:

    • November 25 & 26

    • December 26 & 27

    • January 2 & 3

    • March 14 & 31

    • April 1-4

  • 18 Summer School Days: To Be Determined​​​​​​

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CAMPS

CAMP HAPPY HALL

School-Year Camps (open to the public)

Our School-Year Camps are held at our Ocean Shore location.

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Summer Camps (open to the public)

We offer Summer Camps at three of our locations:

  • Meadows

  • Ortega

  • Sunset Ridge

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For more information or to register, visit our camp website.

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EXPANDED LEARNING CAMPS

School-Year (Millbrae Students)

Our  School-Year Camps are held at each of our Millbrae Elementary School Locations:

  • Green Hills

  • Lomita Park

  • Meadows

  • Spring Valley

  • Ocean Shore

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Students attending Taylor Middle School can participate in our Teen Leader in Training program and any of our four school-year camp locations. Our Green Hills location is within walking distance of Taylor Middle School.

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School-Year Camp enrollment will be sent out to all Millbrae families.

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Summer Camp (Millbrae Students)

A part-day summer camp will be available to students attending Summer School.

Your school will contact you if you are eligible to attend summer school.​​

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WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Happy Hall. From day one, the staff welcomed our family with open arms and made us feel right at home. Our son has grown so much. He’s more confident, social, and engaged. They go beyond academics, helping kids develop respect and kindness toward others. We’ve looked at other programs, but Happy Hall’s approach stands out because they genuinely focus on each child’s strengths and needs. It’s a special place, and we’re grateful to be part of it.

Nara K.

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