2730 Centreville Road, Herndon
2487 McNair Farms Drive, Herndon
Offering Summer Camp - Full 5-Day and Other Options Available
Your school-age child needs a safe, engaging place to start and end the day, and you need care you can count on. Happy Hearts offers reliable before and after care for school-age children (ages 6 – 12), giving your child a place to learn, play, and relax while you manage your workday with confidence.
As a trusted provider of school age childcare in Herndon, VA, Happy Hearts supports families with nurturing care, age-appropriate activities, and convenient transportation to and from 4 local elementary schools. Your child is welcomed by caring staff, consistent routines, and a warm environment every school day, all year round.
The school day does not always line up with your schedule, and that is where we come in. Our before school care in Herndon starts at 7:00 AM, giving your child a calm, nourishing start with breakfast before they board the bus. In the afternoon, our after school care in Herndon runs from school bus arrival until 6:00 PM, giving children a healthy snack, relaxed activity time, and a safe place to unwind after a full day of learning.
Children in our before and after care enjoy time with friends, opportunities to explore their interests, and support from adults who know them and care about their well-being. We focus on the whole child, with time to move, create, and recharge so they are ready for whatever comes next.
Whether you need coverage every school day or during breaks and teacher workdays, our program is designed to support your family’s routine.
In the morning, children start the day at Happy Hearts with a nourishing breakfast and time to ease into the school day. Our before school care hours begin at 7:00 AM. After breakfast, we transport them on our bus to 3 elementary schools in the area: Oak Hill Elementary School, McNair Farms Elementary School, and Coates Elementary School. For families zoned to Floris Elementary School, the school bus picks up and drops off children right at our center’s doorstep for added convenience.
In the afternoon, school-age children return to Happy Hearts for a healthy snack and age-appropriate activity until they get picked up. We offer activities that may include group games, quiet reading, creative projects, and opportunities to socialize with friends. Our team maintains clear routines and consistent expectations so children feel secure and know what comes next each day.
School calendars can be unpredictable, but your need for child care stays the same. Happy Hearts provides school age childcare in Herndon year-round, closing only for 9 federal holidays. During summer camp, winter holiday, spring holiday, and any time schools are closed, children can come to us.
With full-day care available any time schools are closed (except for the 9 federal holidays we observe), you can keep your child in a familiar environment with staff who already know their personality, preferences, and routine.
Families trust Happy Hearts because we combine dependable care with a warm, child-centered atmosphere. We understand that school-age children need more than just supervision. They need respectful guidance, chances to build independence, and time to relax after a full day at school.
Our after school program in Herndon, VA is designed for school-age children who need more than supervision. They need a place that feels welcoming, structured, and genuinely fun after a full day of learning. With our focus on play-based learning, whole-child development, and strong communication with families, Happy Hearts offers before and after care for school-age children (ages 6, 12) that fits smoothly into your daily life while giving your child a place they are happy to go each day.
We provide morning bus transportation to Oak Hill Elementary School, McNair Farms Elementary School, and Coates Elementary School. For families zoned to Floris Elementary School, the school bus picks up and drops off children directly at our center, making the commute even easier for those families.
Our before school care in Herndon begins at 7:00 AM. Children enjoy breakfast and a calm morning routine before boarding the bus to school. After school care runs from school bus arrival until 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Yes. Happy Hearts provides school age childcare in Herndon year-round, closing only for 9 federal holidays. During winter break, spring break, summer, teacher workdays, and other school closure days, we offer full-day care so your family always has a reliable option.
Our before and after school care program in Herndon accepts children ages 6 to 12. Children transition into this program from our Pre-K classroom and can remain with us through the elementary school years.
Our after school program in Herndon includes a healthy snack, free choice activity time, group games, creative projects, quiet reading, and outdoor play when weather permits. Activities are age-appropriate and designed to help children decompress and enjoy themselves after a structured school day.
Explore how our before after school care program at Happy Hearts supports learning, friendship, and reliable routines for your family. If you are ready to talk about schedules, availability, or next steps, please contact us so we can help you plan the right fit for your child. Call us at 703-793-3880 to ask about availability and schedule a visit.
2730 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA 20171
Phone: 703-793-3880
Email: happyheartscenter@hotmail.com
2487 McNair Farms Drive, Herndon, VA 20171
Phone: 703-793-1835
Email: happyheartsmcnair@gmail.com
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