La Mesa, CA
BunnyBears in-home preschool

We believe the early years of a childâ??s life is the most important for growth and development; and the purpose of early education is to raise creative, thinking, loving children, who believe in themselves. Respectful, trusting and loving relationships between teachers and children, families and school are the key elements in creating the layout for early education.

As an Early Childhood Educators, we see all five selves in each child and acknowledge social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative growth. We strongly believe that supportive, respectful and child-focused environment encourages children to reach their maximum potential. The teacherâ??s role is to support the environment and guide children toward selfâ??discovery through art, music, literacy and dramatic play in small and large group activities. Although we agree that Early Childhood programs shouldnâ??t be highly structured, we do believe that children need a simple routine in order to feel safe and secure in their environment.

Having studied in the field of Early Education, we are strong advocates for childrenâ??s free play, which develops the creative aspect of the childâ??s personality. We see creative dramatic play and constructive play as tool for childrenâ??s language, social, emotional and cognitive development.

Each child is an individual and we value his/hers personal achievements instead of making comparisons between one child and another, because each child is very unique and special.

Our early education goals for young children are to teach them how to cooperate with others, form relationships, share, take turns, and use self control. Learning this in early years can impact later social development and academic achievements.

For BunnyBears Preschool the most important part of being a teacher is being able to validate childrenâ??s thoughts and feelings, acknowledge their actions and accomplishments.

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The flow of the day at BunnyBears.



7:30 - 9:30 Arrival time. Greeting. Free play (indoor/outdoor)
9:00 - 11:00 Morning snack is served at 9:00 am, but remains available until 11:00 am
9:30 - 9:45 Morning meeting - Sing songs, plan out the day with children, and share stories
9:45 - 11:00 Small group work, Constructive play and Art projects
11:00 - 11:30 Outdoor play
11:30 - 12:00 Story time
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 Pickup time for morning children. The rest of the children are getting ready for nap time
1:00 - 2:30 Nap time
2:30 - 3:30 Getting up from nap, Reading books, indoor play
3:00 Pickup time for extended days children
3:30 - 4:30 Afternoon snack
4:30 - 5:30 Outdoors play time, Outdoors art studio projects
5:30 - 6:00 Inside story reading until pick up time

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