Happy Hands Preschool

Reggio Emilia-inspired, nature-based early learning in Asheville, NC. Full-day, year-round care for children from 6 weeks through Pre-K, with campuses in historic Kenilworth and West Asheville.

✦ 10+ YEARS OF ✦ EARLY EDUCATION

About Us

How we grow the whole child

At Happy Hands, children learn through doing. Our days are filled with sensory exploration, outdoor play, hands-on art and science, and meaningful conversation. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, our teachers see children as capable, creative thinkers — and we design every experience around that belief. Across both of our Asheville campuses, we stay small by design, with low ratios, deep relationships, and the kind of community where every child is truly known.

✦ 10+ YEARS OF ✦ EARLY EDUCATION

About Us

How we grow the whole child

At Happy Hands, children learn through doing. Our days are filled with sensory exploration, outdoor play, hands-on art and science, and meaningful conversation. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, our teachers see children as capable, creative thinkers — and we design every experience around that belief. Across both of our Asheville campuses, we stay small by design, with low ratios, deep relationships, and the kind of community where every child is truly known.

About Us

How we grow the whole child

At Happy Hands, children learn through doing. Our days are filled with sensory exploration, outdoor play, hands-on art and science, and meaningful conversation. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, our teachers see children as capable, creative thinkers — and we design every experience around that belief. Across both of our Asheville campuses, we stay small by design, with low ratios, deep relationships, and the kind of community where every child is truly known.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Our Learning and Care Programs

From 6 weeks to 5 years, we have everything you need to help your child thrive at each stage of their development. Learning blooms best when given the right conditions to flourish.

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OUR CURRICULUM

A curriculum built on curiosity, exploration, and real depth

Our program blends three research-backed pillars: the Reggio Emilia approach, play-based learning, and nature-based exploration. Children spend hours outside each day, work on long-running projects shaped by their own questions, and learn through hands-on materials in classrooms designed to invite wonder. Teachers document each child's thinking and share it with families, building a partnership that lasts long past graduation.

FAMILY COMMUNICATION

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Oak Village uses Playground to provide timely updates, seamless communication, and secure billing. This technology helps our teachers stay focused on delivering high-quality early education rather than administrative tasks.

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SEE OUR SCHOOL

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Take a drone tour of Oak Village Academy in Cary, NC, and experience a preschool like no other. Our unique campus features six age-specific buildings, each with distinct architectural designs, a multi-purpose room, and inspiring outdoor learning environments (OLEs) that make every day an adventure in learning and exploration.

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Online Submission

When a new school term begins, use our online tool to make it easier to register for admission to our school.

When a new school term begins, use our online tool to make it easier to register for admission to our school.

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