Happy House, Inc. is a non-profit preschool and hybrid learning academy located in Lake City, FL, serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We offer a range of programs including VPK, After School Care, and Summer and Holiday programs. Established in 1967 as a kindergarten to support socio-economically disadvantaged children in the Lake City community, Happy House remains committed to providing accessible, quality education and care. As a registered 501(c)(3) organization, all donations to Happy House, Inc. are tax deductible and go directly toward supporting our mission and the families we serve.

Did You Know?

Infants

(Birth - 1-year-old)

Did you know that reading to children from birth helps strengthen their language skills and cognitive development? Even babies benefit from being read to!

Toddlers

(1 & 2-year-olds)

Did you know that music and movement activities help children develop motor skills, coordination, and even mathematical thinking?

Singing and dancing are powerful learning tools!

Preschool

(3 & 4-year-olds)

Did you know that preschool-aged children learn best through play? Activities like building blocks, storytelling, and imaginative play all enhance cognitive development.

School-Aged

(5-year-olds +)

Did you know that children who are read to at least three times a week are twice as likely to recognize letters, numbers, and words by age 5? Early conversations and reading matter!

Here's How You Can Help

Packages

Donate on curated packages for a specific amount

Birthday Book Club

Donate a book on a child's birthday; choose a class

Pick Any Amount

Donate any amount to contribute to help our school

Physical Items

If you'd like to donate physical items, please let us know.

Packages

$100

Music Package

Rhythm Band Set
Musical Instruments

$200

Early Literacy Package

Puppets
Manipulatives
Alphabet & color games

$200

Health & Safety Package

State approved crib mattresses
Set of crib sheets
Set of cloth bibs

$200

Little Learners Package

Soft crinkle book set
Sing song board books
Puppet set

$250

Theater Package

Puppet play stand
Puppets

$500

Field Trip Package

Supports School-age students summer field trips
- Jared Allison Pool (Lake City, FL)
  - $5/per student
- Museums, and the like

Birthday Book Club

Join Our Birthday Book Club!

With your generous donation, every child will receive a new, age-appropriate book on their birthday as a gift from Happy House. If you would like to contribute to the birthday club, you can choose an age level as shown below. (Donation amount is based on the number of children per class at $8 per book).