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Little Bear WeeCare Daycare

Director: Diana Spinella, Ana Lopez, & Matthew Spinella Lopez

Ages 1 - 12 Yrs

Operating Days M - F

Teacher to Child Ratio 1:8

License Number 198019826

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Program

Welcome to Little Bear WeeCare! We are excited to work with you and your child to develop the foundation for your child’s future academic success. We strive to offer a quality program that recognizes and values each child’s unique traits and potential. We adhere to all state, county, and district rules regarding child care licensing, fire, safety, and nutrition. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children in which to learn and develop.

The Basics

Curriculum: Music, dancing, bilingual education with Spanish, arts, and crafts, trips to the nearby park, and much more.

Hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm

Schedule: Full Time, Part Time, Afterschool

Snacks Provided: Yes

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Potty Training Provided: Yes

Government Subsidy Accepted: Yes

Highlights: We are all certified in Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED, as well as health, safety, and nutrition as required by the state of California.

Daily Schedule

07:00 AM - 08:00 AM: Breakfast and Toilet Time

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Free Play

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Arts and Crafts

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Snack time and Toilet Time

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Circle Time

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Outdoor Play

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Lunch and Toilet Time

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Slow down, Quiet Time, Clean Up

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Nap and Rest Time

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Afternoon Snack and Toilet Time

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Story Time, Puzzles, Coloring, Games

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Outdoor play and get ready to go home

Teachers

Margarita is our head teacher and she has over ten years of experience in childcare as well as teaching college-level classes. The curriculum is child-centered and based around preparing children to enter school by helping them learn colors, numbers, the alphabet, fine and gross motor skills, basic hygiene such as washing hands, following class rules such as cleaning up toys, and much, much more.

After working at a childcare center, Matthew and Margarita started a home daycare in order to provide a better nurturing and more attentive environment where children are allowed more room freedom of expression.

Reviews

Excellent service. My child is always happy to go and I feel safe to go to work. They meet my expectations and request.

Ingrid C.

It’s been really good. My kiddo is happy there. I like that they always communicate with me and tell me how his day is going, what he’s eaten, how he slept, and how he felt throughout the day.

Laine P.

You are a great professional, you have a lot of experience, I know you like children, and you know how to take care of them very well.

Mauricio L.

Tuition

Weekly Tuition Packages

1 month to 23 months

3 days/week 7:00am-6:00pm: $210

4 days/week 7:00am-6:00pm: $240

5 days/week 7:00am-6:00pm: $275

2 years to 5 years 11 months

3 days/week 7:00am-6:00pm: $195

4 days/week 7:00am-6:00pm: $220

5 days/week 7:00am-6:00pm: $250

One-time Fees

Deposit Amount: $25

Location

The Home

Our beautiful WeeCare home is in a nice and quiet area of Wrigley Heights. We have a beautiful backyard with many fruit trees. Since the weather in California allows for fun in the sun almost every day of the year, children are encouraged to play outdoors instead of staying inside. The outdoor play area contains a plethora of different activities, with sports balls, slides, sandbox, tricycles, playhouses, and more.

The Neighborhood: Long Beach

Our neighborhood resides in graceful Long Beach city. Los Cerritos Elementary is a few minutes away from us. We are minutes away from Wrigley Park and Beker Street Park, and Harbor Fwy.