Happy Days School

Happy Days School Happy Days is committed to making a positive, Christ-centered impact on the lives of children and the

👋 Name & Role:Joanne Willems — Bookkeeper❤️ Why do you love working here?“It’s a fun, relaxed environment!”📖 What’s your...
08/18/2026

👋 Name & Role:
Joanne Willems — Bookkeeper

❤️ Why do you love working here?
“It’s a fun, relaxed environment!”

📖 What’s your favorite Bible verse?
Psalm 56:3 — “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.”

⭐ Favorite part of your job?
Flexibility

🎨 Fun fact about yourself!
“I love being a grandma — I became one at 36 and LOVE it!”

☕ Coffee or tea?
Neither!

🏖️ Beach or mountains?
Both! Depends on my mood!

❤️ Favorite hobby:
Being around family — especially the kids!

We are so thankful to have Joanne as part of the Happy Days School family! 💕

💕 Meet the Teacher: Helen Turya2 year old teacher 🌈 Why do you love teaching?“Children absorb everything around them wit...
08/18/2026

💕 Meet the Teacher: Helen Turya
2 year old teacher

🌈 Why do you love teaching?
“Children absorb everything around them with excitement! A rainbow or a caterpillar brings them joy. Their constant ‘why?’ keeps me thinking and staying creative. They say funny things, and no two days are ever the same.”

📚 Favorite Children’s Book:
Miss Spider’s Tea Party by Eric Carle

🎨 Favorite Classroom Activity:
Collaging with different materials

🍞 Favorite Hobby:
Knitting & baking bread — “I love making cookies in the fall!”

☕ Coffee or Tea?
French vanilla coffee!

🌊 Beach or Mountains?
Beach! 🌊

✝️ Favorite Bible Verse:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5

👵 Fun Fact:
“I’m a grandma to 11 beautiful grandchildren & I’ve traveled 11 western states!”

We are so thankful for the love, creativity, and joy Mrs. Turya brings to our youngest Happy Days friends! 💗 We are truly blessed to have her as part of our Happy Days family! ✨

Meet the Staff: Norma👩‍🏫 Name & Role:Norma💗 Why do you love working here?“I love hearing all the Bible stories, I love w...
08/18/2026

Meet the Staff: Norma

👩‍🏫 Name & Role:
Norma

💗 Why do you love working here?
“I love hearing all the Bible stories, I love working with children, and I love working with a great staff.”

✝️ What’s Your Favorite Bible Verse?
John 3:16

⭐ Favorite Part of Your Job:
“Being part of a Christ-centered preschool”

🎨 Favorite Hobby:
Cooking & shopping

☕ Coffee or Tea?
Coffee

🌊 Beach or Mountains?
Beach

✨ Fun Fact About Yourself:
“I have 5 grandsons & 2 granddaughters who I love to spend time with.”

We are so grateful for Norma and the love, faith, and care she brings to Happy Days! We are blessed to have her as part of our wonderful staff. 💕✝️

We had an amazing first 2 days of school!  Made new friends, played with fun toys and learned some new rules. Looking fo...
08/15/2026

We had an amazing first 2 days of school!  Made new friends, played with fun toys and learned some new rules. Looking forward to a great school year! 🍎

👩‍🏫 Name & Role:Mrs. Atkins — Afternoon Preschool Teacher💗 Why do you love teaching?“I specifically like to teach at a C...
08/10/2026

👩‍🏫 Name & Role:
Mrs. Atkins — Afternoon Preschool Teacher

💗 Why do you love teaching?
“I specifically like to teach at a Christian school where I can openly share my faith and discuss Biblical truth in daily lessons. Teaching kids obedience to teachers prepares their hearts to be obedient to God.”

📚 Favorite Children’s Book:
Goldilocks and the Three Bears

🎨 Favorite Classroom Activity:
Art surrounded around Bible Scripture

🎨 Favorite Hobby:
Putting photo albums together

☕ Coffee or Tea?
Protein coffee

🌊 Beach or Mountains?
Beach

✝️ Favorite Bible Verse:
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trails, for we know that they help us develop endurance. Romans 5:3–4

🎶 Fun Fact About Yourself:
“I love listening to worship music while walking.”

We are so thankful for the opportunity to have Mrs. Atkins pouring into the lives of our children and sharing her love for Christ with them each day! 💕✨

💕 Meet the Teacher: Kathleen RiffelWe’re so excited to introduce Kathleen Riffel, our 4-year-old Teacher in TK & Kinder!...
08/10/2026

💕 Meet the Teacher: Kathleen Riffel

We’re so excited to introduce Kathleen Riffel, our 4-year-old Teacher in TK & Kinder! 🥰

📚 Why do you love teaching?
“This is my 20th year teaching at Happy Days! I love watching children learn and grow in God. I love seeing them mature and become independent. I love when they are creative and accomplish tasks, and at the end of the year, they are ready for kindergarten!”

📖 Favorite Children’s Book:
Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

🎨 Favorite Classroom Activity:
Teaching new songs to sing at circle time & arts and crafts!

🧁 Favorite Hobby:
Baking, painting & crafts

☕ Coffee or Tea?
Coffee!

🌊 Beach or Mountains?
Beach — “My happy place!” 🩵

✝️ Favorite Bible Verse:
Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people - Ephesians 6:5–8

🎹 Fun Fact:
“I have been playing the piano since I was 3! I am married and have a 16-year-old who is a junior this year!”

We are so thankful for the many years of love, dedication, and memories she has given to Happy Days. Mrs. Riffel is truly loved by so many, and we are grateful to call her one of our own! 💗✨

You’ll notice a fresh new look at Happy Days! While our logo has been updated, everything you love about our school rema...
08/05/2026

You’ll notice a fresh new look at Happy Days! While our logo has been updated, everything you love about our school remains the same. Our mission, values, and commitment to providing a loving, Christ-centered environment for every child haven’t changed—just our logo!

We can’t wait to continue growing with your family. 🤍

🍎 Say hello to Mrs. Gonzalez! 👋🏻✨ Role: School Age Teacher💛 Why do you love teaching?“I love watching children grow, hav...
08/03/2026

🍎 Say hello to Mrs. Gonzalez! 👋🏻

✨ Role: School Age Teacher

💛 Why do you love teaching?
“I love watching children grow, having fun in the classroom, seeing their creativity come to life, and building relationships with the children and their families.”

📚 Favorite Children’s Book:
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed…
“I love seeing the kids’ reactions when we read these books!”

🎨 Favorite Classroom Activity:
Crafts! “I love seeing children be creative.”

🛍️ Favorite Hobby:
Collecting hummingbirds & thrift shopping

📖 Favorite Bible Verse:
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” — Luke 1:37

✨ Fun Fact:
“I’m Geema (Grandma) to two boys, ages 6 and 8, and my happy place is at the beach!”

☕ Coffee or Tea? Tea
🏖️ Beach or Mountains? Beach

We’re so thankful to have Mrs. Gonzalez as part of the Happy Days family!🤍

💬 If your child could do one activity all day long, would they choose crafts, reading, outdoor play, or something else? Tell us in the comments!

Address

1301 Stroud Avenue
Kingsburg, CA
93631

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+15598973421

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