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WELCOME TO HAPPY MANDARIN
Bilingual Daycare & Afterschool
Happy Mandarin is a bilingual daycare school located in Katy, Texas, specializing in Mandarin and English education for children. We aim to provide a nurturing and immersive environment for children to learn and grow. Click here to explore our programs and experience the joy of bilingual education.
ABOUT US
Meet Our Founder
Happy Mandarin was founded by Yawen Lu in 2024, a passionate advocate for early childhood bilingual education. Yawen holds bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Accounting from the University of Carlos III in Spain and a master’s degree in International Accounting and Management from the University of Windsor in Canada. Fluent in Mandarin, English, and Spanish, Yawen understands firsthand the effort required to learn a language as an adult. Inspired by this experience and her journey raising two young daughters in Katy, Texas (77494), Yawen is committed to creating an environment where children can naturally and effortlessly achieve bilingualism—all while having fun. Yawen believes that children learn languages best when their educational experiences are tied to joy and positive memories. This philosophy drives the foundation of Happy Mandarin’s immersive classroom, where high standards for teachers and curriculum meet interactive, entertaining, and hands-on learning tailored to young minds. At Happy Mandarin, we aim to make bilingualism a natural part of every child’s journey, fostering a love for languages and a lifetime of possibilities.
快乐中文由吕亚雯于2024年创立，她是一位热衷于儿童早期双语教育的倡导者。亚雯拥有西班牙卡洛斯三世大学的金融与会计学士学位，以及加拿大温莎大学的国际会计与管理硕士学位。她精通普通话、英语和西班牙语，深刻理解成年后学习语言所需的努力。受此经历启发，以及在德克萨斯州凯蒂(77494)抚养两个年幼女儿的旅程，亚雯致力于创造一个环境，让孩子们能够自然而轻松地实现双语能力。
亚雯相信，孩子们在教育体验与快乐和积极记忆相结合时，能够最佳地学习语言。这一理念成为快乐中文沉浸式课堂的基础，在这里，高标准的教师和课程与互动、有趣、实践性的学习相结合，专为儿童设计。在快乐中文，我们的目标是让双语能力成为每个孩子成长旅程的自然部分，培养他们对语言的热爱以及无限可能的人生。
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Benefits of Bilingualism
Research indicates that learning a second language can significantly enhance a child's problem-solving skills. For children growing up in the U.S., learning Mandarin in addition to English opens up opportunities to communicate with 13% more of the world's population, broadening their global reach and understanding. Additionally, Chinese American children who learn Mandarin often experience a stronger sense of cultural identity and confidence, fostering pride in their heritage and the ability to navigate diverse environments with ease.
You might wonder, in an era dominated by AI, why bilingualism is still important or why we should invest time in learning another language. While it’s true that AI is transforming the landscape, including the translation industry, the value of native-level fluency has never been more crucial. In the near future, basic and business translations will be easily handled by machines in real-time. However, what AI cannot replicate is the cultural depth and human connection inherent in native language interactions. The ability to communicate and connect authentically with another native speaker is a uniquely human skill that machines cannot replace. This advantage can only be realized when your child reaches true native fluency in a second language, empowering them to build meaningful relationships and thrive in diverse environments.