Happa Baby School

Integrating family and community in education to help build your child’s future

Happa Baby is now in Emeryville!

At Happa Baby, we strive to provide high-quality education and care for our community from babies to preschoolers and between. Our purpose is to offer unique early childhood learning experiences with an emphasis on open communication and integrated settings and to create a stimulating learning environment. Our approach aims to promote self-sufficiency, model respect, and spark curiosity in our children. We impart a clean, safe, family-like, and most importantly, fun atmosphere where your child will explore and learn through self-plays and guided activities.

Meet the Leadership Team

Maegan also comes from the dynamic city of Hong Kong. She, too, puts great value on keeping a multicultural viewpoint in the educational setting for early learners and firmly advocates for the enriching influence of diversity.

Maegan initially planned to pursue nursing, and obtained a Social Welfare degree from UC Berkeley. She later refined her expertise through Early Childhood Education at Merritt College. With four years of committed service in Early Childhood Education, Maegan derives great satisfaction in witnessing children joyfully engaging with their environment and thriving within the nurturing atmosphere at Happa Baby!

At her leisure, Maegan enjoys playing golf, tennis and traveling.

Carol was born and raised in Hong Kong. She came to the United States in 1996 to further her education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she earned a BA in Finance and Economics.

When her son, Jaden, turned one, Carol began her search for a daycare provider in Berkeley. However, she was surprised to find how difficult it was to find quality child care in the surrounding areas. What’s more, the qualified childcare centers already had long waitlists, which led her to co-found Happa Baby alongside her friend, Maegan.

Carol has a passion for community building, which stems from her personal experiences living in the US for three decades — where hyper individualism was the biggest culture shock. She had immigrated to Hong Kong from China with her family when she was just a toddler. The close family bonds and traditional values she developed growing up served as her greatest support network, which now serve as the pillar of her collectivist educational approach at Happa Baby.

When not at work, Carol enjoys spending time with her two children (both HB alumni), camping, traveling, dancing, and hosting private events.

Wu Laoshi

Young Preschooler Classroom Head Teacher (Moose)
In addition to her years of teaching experience, Teacher Wu brings an unsurpassable positive attitude to the classroom.Her playful and optimistic attitude makes her genuinely excited to interact with kids. Kids are drawn to her consistent enthusiasm and cheerful nature.
Teacher Wu lives in Oakland with her husband and two daughters. The elder girl is in her senior year at UCB, whereas the younger attends high school. While they are not working, they enjoy playing badminton and swimming together. Aside from teaching her daughters the value of hard work, she also teaches them the importance of giving back to the community. She hopes to inspire them to make a positive impact on the world.
Annie Laoshi

Young Toddler Classroom Head Teacher (Otters)

A teacher with over a decade of experience, Teacher Annie is passionate about building relationships with her students and their families. She believes children learn best in environments with high-quality environments and relationships with caring adults. Children have a right to feel however they feel, and they thrive when their feelings are validated. Teacher Annie recognizes the importance of socio-emotional development during early childhood.
A resident of Oakland as well as a mother of two, Annie lives with her husband, daughter (a high school senior) and son (a college student). Traveling, fishing, exercising, and volunteering are some of her favorite pastimes on her off days.
Ms Kim

Infant Classroom Aide
Ms Kim is originally from Hong Kong and has raised three children of her own. Having been with Happa Baby since its beginning, her experience as a private nanny dates back many years. Kim is known for her nurturing nature towards the babies under her care. When she holds the babies, she cuddles them and sings to them, and consistently provides gentle touches to foster a sense of security. Ms Kim also takes great pleasure in braiding the children's hair before pick-up. In addition, her interests are dim sum, making crafts, trying new recipes and walking.
Ms Bing

Infant Classroom Aide
Ms Bing is a former private nanny from Guangzhou who has extensive experience in child care. She finds it particularly rewarding to be able to work with young children, especially when she is able to form deep bonds with them and develop a sense of belonging in them. In her years working at Happa, Ms Bing has fostered deep bonds with many young children. These strong connections help children feel valued and understood, promoting their self-esteem and social skills. Additionally, a nurturing relationship can positively impact their cognitive development and overall well-being. Hiking, exploring new restaurants, and taking road trips with friends are some of her favorite activities.
Anni Laoshi

Newborn Classroom Teacher (Sloths)
Teacher Anni graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in business administration in 2019. In addition, she completed several Early Childhood Education (ECE) courses at Merritt College, including Teaching Young Children, Child/Family/Community, Child Growth and Development, and Introduction to Curriculum. She also studied Infant and Toddler Care at Penn Foster College to further her knowledge.

While at City College, she participated in a work-study program where she worked closely with children. This experience improved my interpersonal skills and taught me how to communicate effectively with young learners. She engaged in activities that created a supportive environment, helping her understand their needs and strengths. Working with children and seeing their growth and curiosity reinforced her commitment to pursuing a career in this field.
Teacher Anni enjoys listening to various music genres. She also loves diving into a good book, immersing in different worlds and stories, which allows her to relax and make the most of her time. When she wants to unwind, she spends quiet evenings at home, curled up on the couch with a warm drink.
Winnie Laoshi

Newborn Classroom Teacher (Sloths)
Teacher Winnie laoshi started her Early Childhood Education career at the East Bay Academy School in 2018. She received her teaching credential from Merritt College and is committed to continuing her studies and professional development.
Teacher Winnie’s gentle and nurturing characteristics, along with her natural ability to understand a baby’s needs and respond to them effectively are some of her best assets she is bringing to our newborn classroom.
Outside of taking care of babies at work, Winnie enjoys taking leisure walks, watching movies and spending time with her son.