Special Features

HomeStart

Lil’ Bears partners with HomeStart to provide Early Head Start programming.  Income eligible families can be enrolled in the program and receive support services such as information and referrals to community resources and consultants, home visits, workshops on healthy living and parenting, support in accessing subsidies and support to set and achieve personal goals. Lil’ Bears receives financial support as well as coaching from our HomeStart Coordinator and professional development opportunities.  To learn more about HomeStart, like them on Facebook.

Brightwheel
Families are invited to download the Brightwheel app which allows real-time monitoring of their child’s day.  This app provides notification on foods provided, diapering/potty, learning, naps taken, meds given, calendar, activities, photos, and more throughout the child’s day.

Facebook
Our Facebook page includes general information on our activities, administrative notes, dates to remember, articles on child development and guidance and other items of special interest.

http://www.lilbearschildcare.com

Our website includes all policies contained in the Parent Handbook.  You will also find our menu for breakfast, lunch, and snacks and the vacation/holiday calendar.

Family Engagement

Lil’ Bears Childcare recognizes that families are the children’s primary teachers and nurturers.  We encourage families to engage in their children’s learning and development and support parent-child relationships.  We welcome the unique cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds of families and the community.  Parents are provided opportunities to participate in our program as volunteers. 

To further encourage family engagement, Lil’ Bears hosts two family events per year.  All parents and children enrolled are invited to attend.  These events allow families to get to know each other and have some fun at childcare.