Happy Place is a free, safe digital space where every child can
learn, play, and grow at their own pace. Whether your child is
3 or 8, a confident reader or just starting out, loves puzzles
or prefers calm activities โ there is something here for them.
No ads, no in-app purchases, no surprises. Just joyful,
purposeful screen time you can feel good about.
๐ฏ What Happy Place Offers Every Child
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Learning That Feels Like Play
Every activity on Happy Place is designed so children learn
without realising it. Games are built around real curriculum
topics โ colours, numbers, letters, shapes, patterns โ wrapped
in fun, engaging challenges that kids actually want to come back to.
Beginner, Medium, and Expert levels for every ability
Big, clear pictures โ no reading required to play
Instant feedback encourages children to keep trying
Short sessions that fit naturally into any routine
Content grows with your child as they develop
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Genuinely Safe Screen Time
Happy Place is completely ad-free and contains no links to
external sites, no in-app purchases, and no social features.
Children can explore freely without any risk of stumbling
onto inappropriate content or being targeted by advertisers.
Zero advertisements โ ever
No pop-ups or dark patterns
No external links or social sharing
No data sold or shared with third parties
Fully private โ your child's activity stays yours
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Parent Controls Built In
You stay in control. The Screen Time Timer lets you set a
daily limit so your child always knows when it is time to
stop. When their time is up, a gentle, friendly message
appears โ reducing arguments and helping children build
healthy screen habits from an early age.
Set a daily screen time limit in seconds
Child-friendly countdown so they are never surprised
Gentle, positive end-of-session message
Resets daily โ no complicated schedules to manage
Works across all devices, web and app
๐น๏ธ What's Inside the Portal
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Edu Games
Structured educational games across three difficulty levels.
Beginner games use only pictures so even pre-readers can
play independently. Medium and Expert levels introduce
words, numbers, and more complex thinking.
Memory Match โ find the pairs
Pattern Power โ what comes next?
Colour Sort โ spot the right colour
Count It! โ counting with pictures
Which Is Bigger? โ size comparison
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28 Learn Topics
Tap through illustrated flashcards covering 28 everyday
topics โ from Animals and Food to Transport, Colours, and
Body Parts. Each card shows a picture, a word, and reads
the word aloud so children connect sounds to meaning.
Animals, Fruits, Vegetables, Food
Colours, Shapes, Numbers, Letters
Body Parts, Clothes, Transport
Family, Nature, Weather, and more
Audio read-aloud on every card
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Calm Corner
A quiet space designed to help children wind down, breathe,
and reset. Whether your child needs a break from a busy day,
help settling before bed, or just a calmer kind of screen
time, the Calm Corner provides it.
Guided breathing exercises with animations
Mindfulness and relaxation videos
Soothing, low-stimulation content
Great for transitions โ before school, before bed
No scores, no pressure โ just calm
๐ Keeping Kids Motivated
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Stars & Rewards
Children earn stars for completing activities and level up
through 8 reward tiers. The reward system is designed to
celebrate effort and progress โ not just correct answers โ
so every child feels successful and wants to come back.
Stars earned for completing any activity
8 levels from Beginner to Champion
Fun unlockable badges and titles
Progress saved when signed in
Positive, encouragement-first feedback
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Mood Check-In
At any time, children can tap the mood button to tell the
portal how they are feeling. This simple check-in helps
children develop emotional vocabulary and self-awareness โ
and reminds them it is always okay to express how they feel.
Simple, picture-based mood selection
Builds emotional vocabulary over time
Non-judgmental โ all feelings are valid
Prompts the Calm Corner if a child is feeling low
Fun and low-pressure to engage with
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Fun Games
Over 30 hand-curated games chosen for their educational
value and child-friendliness. Every game is reviewed before
being added โ no violent content, no advertising, and no
links to other platforms. Pure, good fun.
30+ games across different categories
Puzzles, creativity, logic, and memory
All games open safely within Happy Place
Refreshed regularly with new content
Suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities
๐ก Tips for Making the Most of Happy Place
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Build a Routine
Children thrive with predictability. Setting a regular
Happy Place time โ after school, before dinner, or as a
morning warm-up โ helps children look forward to it and
makes screen time feel purposeful rather than passive.
Same time each day builds positive habits
Use the Screen Timer so sessions have a clear end
Let your child choose which section to start with
A short session is better than a long, unfocused one
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Play Together
The best learning happens when a parent or carer joins in.
Sitting with your child for even 10 minutes โ naming
flashcard pictures together, cheering on a game โ turns
screen time into shared time and multiplies the learning.
Ask "what's that?" during Learn flashcards
Celebrate stars and level-ups together
Let your child teach you how a game works
Use Calm Corner together at the end of the day
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Let Them Lead
Children learn best when they feel in control. Let your
child choose which tab to explore first, which game to
try, and which topic to learn about. Autonomy builds
confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning that lasts
far beyond screen time.
Offer two choices rather than directing โ "Edu Games or Learn?"
Notice what your child gravitates towards
Follow their interest, even if it is the same game daily
Celebrate curiosity as much as correct answers
๐ Every child deserves screen time that delights, teaches, and
respects them. Thank you for choosing Happy Place โ we hope it
brings as much joy to your family as it has to the thousands of
families who use it every day.
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๐ฃ Show this to a grown-up to claim your reward!
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How are you feeling?
Tap to update your mood anytime!
๐ Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Happy Place ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the
privacy of children and their families. This Privacy Policy explains
how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use Happy
Place.
1. Information We Collect
Account information: When you create an account, we
collect an email address and a child's first name (or nickname). We
do not collect surnames, addresses, phone numbers, or any other
personally identifiable information.
Usage data: We store the child's progress โ total
stars earned and rewards claimed โ solely to provide continuity
across sessions.
No cookies for advertising: We do not use tracking
cookies, advertising pixels, or third-party analytics.
2. How We Use Information
To save and restore the child's stars, progress, and redeemed
rewards across devices.
To personalise the experience (greeting by name, chosen avatar and
mood).
We never sell, share, or rent personal data to any third party.
3. Children's Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K)
Happy Place is designed for children under 13. Accounts are created
and managed by a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect
personal data directly from children without verifiable parental
consent. Parents may request deletion of their child's data at any
time by contacting us.
4. Data Storage & Security
Account and progress data is stored securely using Supabase (hosted on
AWS). Data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest. We apply
row-level security so each account can only access its own data.
5. Data Retention & Deletion
You may delete your account at any time by submitting a request via
the Contact Us form. All associated data will be permanently deleted
within 30 days.
6. Contact
Questions about this policy? Use the
Contact Us
form.
๐ Terms & Conditions
Last updated: May 2026
By using Happy Place you agree to these Terms & Conditions. Please
read them carefully.
1. About Happy Place
Happy Place is a free educational portal designed for children aged
3โ8 to learn and play in a safe, ad-free environment. It is provided
in good faith to support children and their families.
2. Eligibility & Parental Consent
Happy Place is intended for children under 13, used under the
supervision of a parent or guardian. By creating an account, the adult
confirms they are the parent or legal guardian of the child using the
platform and consents to these terms on the child's behalf.
3. Acceptable Use
Use Happy Place only for its intended educational and recreational
purpose.
Do not attempt to reverse-engineer, copy, or redistribute any part
of the platform.
Do not use the platform for any unlawful purpose.
4. Content
All games, videos, learn topics, and calm corner tools are curated for
child-appropriate content. Videos are embedded from YouTube and
subject to YouTube's own Terms of Service. We are not responsible for
changes to third-party content.
5. Stars & Rewards
Stars and rewards within Happy Place are virtual and have no monetary
value. They exist solely to motivate and celebrate children's learning
achievements. Parents and guardians are responsible for honouring any
real-world rewards they choose to offer their children.
6. Disclaimer
Happy Place is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do
not guarantee uninterrupted access. We are not liable for any loss or
damage arising from use of the platform.
7. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of Happy
Place after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.