Jenn's Little Bears

10/12/2026

I stand boldly by this statement:
Rigid schedules HARM children.

Can we please normalize setting ridiculous schedules aside and allowing AMPLE time for children to do everyday tasks for themselves?

EMPOWER children by believing in them.

EMPOWER children with ample time.

EMPOWER children by understanding the process of learning how to open one's own snack IS valuable. Heck, it IS more valuable than ANYTHING an adult could possibly plan or lead.

"I believe in you."
"I trust you can do it"
"I am here, but I really don't think you are going to need me"

Rigid schedules that place unwarranted importance on "table time" and teacher-directed activities are doing a disservice to children.

The moments adults hurry children through hold the greatest value for children:

•getting ready to play outside
•playing outside
•opening their own snacks
•playing in or out
•deciding what to play (waaaaaay too many adults disrespect the value of an indecisive or "bored" child and jump in waaaaaay too soon to "fix" a moment for children when it does NOT need to be "fixed".)

10/07/2026

We have infant toddler space available starting November!
If you're looking for a childcare center with multiple infant toddler educators, we've got you! If you're looking for a center with lots of outside time in a large outdoor space with nature elements, we've got you! If you're looking for somewhere that your child can gain autonomy and make friends, we've got you!
Contact us for a tour!
WestShore Chamber of Commerce

09/29/2026

09/15/2026

Tuesday is character day in the 3 to 5 center, dress as your favorite movie or book character😊

09/14/2026

Rainbow day in the 3-5 center today

08/29/2026

We have a space available in both our IT and 3-5 program starting September!
We'd love to have your family join the JLB family this coming fall. Our parent handbook is on our website and if our policies and procedures align with your family values we'd love to hear from you to set up a tour. We like to spend lots of time outside exploring our large outdoor space and enjoy lots of active and exploratory play.

We provide opportunities for learning through play and socialization! WE DO NOT WAITLIST AT THIS TIME

08/28/2026

Reminder that we close at 4:00 today for our preschool graduation party 🥳

08/27/2026

It's PJ Day on the Big Side!

08/25/2026

We don't take it lightly when we call for sick kids, a lot of thought and conversation goes into these decisions. We too are parents and we too feel the stress of kids from a parenting perspective.