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At Teddy Bear Daycare, we offer more than childcare—we offer a nurturing foundation for your little one’s growth, creativity, and joy.

Our services are thoughtfully designed to support the unique needs of infants and toddlers, blending the structure of the Montessori approach with the magic of childhood wonder.

📚 Montessori-Inspired Curriculum
We encourage independence, curiosity, and confidence through age-appropriate activities that engage the senses, spark creativity, and nurture developmental milestones.

🎨 Creative & Sensory Play
Loose parts, rainbow-themed sensory bins, nature kitchens, and open-ended art—where every child can express their inner storyteller and builder.

🌿 Outdoor Adventures
From garden helpers to musical play under willow branches, we believe that nature is the best playground and teacher.

🍎 Nutritious Meals & Cozy Naps
Wholesome snacks, family-style mealtimes, and dreamy nap nooks.

🌟 The Benefits of a Quality Home-Based Child Care Environment

Why small, nurturing settings matter for young children’s growth and development

1. Warm, Nurturing Relationships

  • What research shows: Children thrive when they have consistent, responsive caregivers who know them well. Attachment theory highlights the importance of strong bonds for emotional security (Ainsworth, Bowlby).

  • Benefit for families: Home-based care often means lower child-to-adult ratios, allowing caregivers to provide individualized attention and build meaningful relationships.

2. Smaller Group Sizes, More Individualized Care

  • What research shows: The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) study found that smaller group sizes promote better social skills and fewer behavior problems.

  • Benefit for families: Home-based programs typically serve fewer children, so caregivers can tune into each child’s unique needs, routines, and interests.

3. A Home-Like Learning Environment

  • What research shows: Familiar, cozy, and less institutional settings lower children’s stress levels and encourage exploration (Kontos, 1995).

  • Benefit for families: Children feel safe and comfortable, making it easier to learn through play, curiosity, and daily routines.

4. Strong Family Partnerships

  • What research shows: Studies show that close caregiver-parent communication supports better outcomes in language, behavior, and social development (Harvard Family Research Project).

  • Benefit for families: Home-based providers often form strong partnerships with parents, offering flexible schedules and personalized support.

5. Social Development in Mixed-Age Groups

  • What research shows: Mixed-age interactions encourage cooperation, empathy, and leadership (Rogoff, 2003).

  • Benefit for families: Younger children learn from older peers, while older children develop patience and mentoring skills.

6. Continuity of Care

  • What research shows: Stability in caregiving during the first years of life promotes secure attachments and school readiness (Howes & Hamilton, 1992).

  • Benefit for families: Home-based programs often allow children to stay with the same caregiver from infancy through preschool years.

7. Supporting Whole-Child Development

  • What research shows: Quality home-based programs balance play, routines, and guided learning, which fosters cognitive, social, and emotional growth (NAEYC, 2020).

  • Benefit for families: Children build foundational skills—language, problem-solving, self-regulation—while feeling loved and supported.

📚 References

  • Ainsworth, M. (1979). Infant–mother attachment.

  • Bowlby, J. (1969). Attachment and loss.

  • Kontos, S. (1995). Quality in family child care and relative care.

  • NICHD Early Child Care Research Network (2000). The relation of child care to cognitive and language development.

  • Howes, C., & Hamilton, C. (1992). Children’s relationships with caregivers: Stability and change.

  • Rogoff, B. (2003). The cultural nature of human development.

  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). (2020). Developmentally appropriate practice position statement.

  • Harvard Family Research Project. Family involvement makes a difference.

✨ Takeaway: A high-quality home-based child care environment provides children with the warmth of family life combined with the developmental benefits of intentional learning and care. Families gain trusted partnerships and peace of mind knowing their child is growing in a safe, nurturing, and enriching space.