Welcome!

Welcome to Baby Bear Family Daycare, where we’re more than just caretakers – we’re shaping the bright futures of little ones every day! Here, we focus on nurturing each child’s growth, one giggle and learning moment at a time. Our fun-filled curriculum blends play and education, helping kids master everything from sharing with friends to mastering sandbox negotiations. We’re getting our young learners ready for Kindergarten with a balance of ABCs, 123s, and plenty of hands-on activities. With our cozy, close-knit environment, each child gets personal attention from our dedicated team. Expect days full of creativity, engaging stories, exciting games, and endless smiles!

Here's what we do:

Our toddlers are gearing up for Preschool. Every milestone is an achievement, and we're here to guide the way! We offer a variety of learning activities and an engaging Preschool Program, complemented by plenty of outdoor play and exercise. Here's a glimpse of our activities:

- Comprehensive Preschool Curriculum
- Monthly focus on Colors, Letters, Shapes
- Daily Jobs, Calendar, and Weather discussions
- Art and Craft projects
- Water play
- Sensory Busy Bags
- Puzzles
- Sorting/Stacking activities
- Sight Words
- Caring for Materials
- Gross Motor skill games and activities
- Fine Motor skill development
- Proper grip of writing instruments
- Painting
- Baking
- Yoga/Exercise
- Dancing
- Marching with instruments
- Using manners
- Respect for others
- Anger and frustration management skills
- Social skills for lasting relationships
- And much more!

Why Choose Baby Bear?

- Over 20 years of experience
- Daily routine and schedule
- Licensed provider and staff
- Separate billing options
- Automated electronic tuition payments
- Regular progress reports
- Structured learning program
- Age-appropriate curriculum
- Open communication with parents
- Competitive rates and payment plans
- Routine fire drills
- CPR and First Aid certified staff
- Certified and trained assistants
- Quiet neighborhood on a dead-end street
- Fully fenced yard
- Two snacks with unlimited milk, juice, and water included
- Comprehensive emergency plan
- Children remain on the premises
- Pizza lunch every Friday
- Instant updates via Brightwheel App (diaper changes, naps, meals, etc.)
- Activity photos and videos
- Clean, organized, and non-smoking environment
- Structured activities
- Ample outdoor playtime
- Water activities
- Up-to-date play equipment and toys
- Sunblock and diaper ointments provided
- High childproofing standards
- Strict visitor policy
- Two-week trial period for new enrollments
- Excellent references available upon request
- Weekly cleaning and sanitization of toys, surfaces, and bedding
- Individual bedding, cots, and cribs for each child
- Air-conditioned environment

We're ticking all our boxes...

Milestones play a crucial role in your child's development, and we're diligently tracking them! Refer to the CDC Milestones checklist that serves as our guide.

CDC Developmental Milestones

CDC Milestones

EEC (Early Education and Care)

The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) supervises early education, care, and after-school services in Massachusetts. As the licensing body for childcare, EEC sets quality standards for all licensed programs to guarantee educational excellence and ensure health and safety. Possessing a license signifies compliance with the standards specified in EEC regulations. For a personal copy of the EEC Family Childcare Regulations, they are available for download.

EEC Regulations & Policies

For details on my regulatory compliance history, please reach out to our local EEC regional office.