05/02/2026
Thank you for joining us at our event! It was a pleasure having you here!
Bear Country was founded in 1987. It has since come to be known as Merced's premier child learning center for day-time and afterschool enrichment.
Bear Country's programs and services offers children the opportunity to learn & develop in a happy, secure, creative and stimulating enviroment. Physical, social, emotional and intellectual aspects of each child must be allowed to develop to its fullest. Our goal is to share our love, skills and knowledge with your child and to give them the best beginning possible in preperation as they enter and advance through school.
05/02/2026
Thank you for joining us at our event! It was a pleasure having you here!
12/05/2025
✨ Now Enrolling at Bear Country Preschool! ✨
We’re excited to welcome new families into our community where curiosity, creativity, and care come alive every day. At Bear Country Preschool, children grow through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships—with teachers who celebrate each child’s unique journey.
📚 Small class sizes
🌱 Hands-on learning
💛 A nurturing, family-centered environment
Spots are limited—reserve your child’s place today and join us in making Bear Country Preschool a place of wonder and belonging!
11/14/2025
🌾 Big thanks to our friends from the Merced County Department of Agriculture!
Today’s visit was a wonderful blend of learning and connection. Their hands-on presentation brought agriculture to life for our children—highlighting how local farms and agricultural professionals nourish our community every day. 💚
🎃✨ Trunk or Treat is TOMORROW! ✨🎃
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Bear Country Preschool
2115 Wardrobe Ave Merced CA
We’re celebrating with 16 decorated cars + 1 Fire Truck—you won’t want to miss it!
💛 Huge thanks to all the families who donated candy or are hosting a trunk. You make the magic happen!
🚗 Trunk hosts: Please arrive by 10:30 AM to set up. Early birds are welcome!
🅿️ Attending but not hosting? Please park in the lot near the Human Services Agency.
Let’s make this a joyful, spooky, candy-filled celebration for our little bears! 🐻🍬
10/16/2025
A Huge Thank You to the Merced City Fire Department! 🚒
We are incredibly grateful to the Merced City Fire Department for visiting today and providing our students with an engaging, hands-on fire safety demonstration. The children had an amazing time learning essential safety skills like Stop, Drop, and Roll, how to call 911, and how to safely cover their faces when escaping smoke.
Your dedication to educating our youth and making safety fun and memorable is truly appreciated. Thank you for being such an important part of our community and for inspiring the next generation of safety heroes!
💗 Tomorrow is Cancer Awareness Day – Wear Pink! 💗
Let’s fill Bear Country with pink to honor courage, raise awareness, and show support. Whether it’s a ribbon, shirt, or sparkly socks—every bit of pink makes a difference.
Together, we stand in hope and solidarity.
10/07/2025
🎃 You’re Invited! 👻
Join us for a spooktacular community celebration filled with fun for all ages! Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy:
• 🚗 Trick or Trunk — creative car displays and candy galore
• 🧙♀️ Costume Parade — show off your spooky style
• 🎯 Games & Activities — fun challenges for kids and families
• 🍔 Delicious Food — tasty treats to fuel your adventure
• 🎉 Parade & Festivities — a lively celebration you won’t want to miss!
Bring your friends, family, and festive spirit — we can’t wait to see you there!
09/29/2025
🎃 Updated Flyer for Trunk or Treat & School Carnival! 🎪
Hi families! We wanted to let you know that the original flyer had a broken link—thank you for your patience! We've replaced it with a new flyer that includes a working QR code to sign up for our upcoming Trunk or Treat and School Carnival.
This flyer isn’t just for RSVPs—it’s also a call for volunteers and support. These events are only possible with your help, and we truly can't do it without you. Whether it's decorating a trunk, running a booth, or helping with setup, every bit of help makes a big difference.
Please click the link to sign up and be part of the fun. We’re so excited to celebrate with you and your kids—it’s going to be a fantastic time!
https://forms.gle/fF6Nc9xBdYondADp6
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Trunk or treat Bear Country's Trunk or Treat
09/27/2025
🎃 Calling all volunteers! We're gearing up for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat event on October 25th, and we need your help to make it spooktacular! Whether you're decorating a trunk, handing out candy, or helping with setup, your support will make a big difference.
📝 Sign up by October 10th to join the fun and be part of this community celebration.
🌟 A Special Shout-Out to Our Bear Country Families! 🌟
Thank you to all the families who joined us for Open House last night—it was truly heartwarming to see so many smiling faces, meaningful conversations, and connections between families and teachers. Your presence made the evening feel like a celebration of community.
We’re especially grateful to Merced County Help Me Grow for partnering with us. They shared how thrilled they were to connect with our school and support our shared mission of empowering families and nurturing healthy development for every child.
Your continued support means the world to us. Thank you for walking this journey with us—side by side, heart to heart, for the children we all care so deeply about.
🎃 And a sweet congratulations to the Miller family for winning our Candy Corn Pumpkin Contest! It was fun, and absolutely delicious-looking—yummy indeed! Enjoy!
| Monday | 6:30am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 6:30am - 6pm |
| Friday | 6:30am - 6pm |