Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Early Childhood Development
At Panda Bear Preschool, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children thrive. Our staff combines professional expertise with genuine care, adhering to California's licensing standards while fostering creativity through hands-on learning. Located in Tierrasanta at the Chinese Community Church, our facility offers structured daily schedules balancing education, play, and social development.We maintain strong community ties through board members connected to the church and prioritize parental involvement through regular conferences, special events, and progress updates. Our flexible scheduling accommodates full-time students with operating hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, ensuring convenience for working families while maintaining rigorous safety protocols.
Services
Preschool Education
Before/After School Care
Parent Workshops
Language Arts Programs
Enrichment Activities
Highlights and features
- Experienced, certified educators following California licensing standards
- Structured daily curriculum balancing education and play-based learning
- Secure facility with enhanced health protocols in Tierrasanta
- Parent involvement through conferences, events, and activity participation
- Flexible full-time scheduling from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
What people say
Safe and fun environment
Magical experience for children
Thrive in learning setting
Loved and cared for
Wonderful time at Panda Bear
Services
Preschool Education
Our comprehensive preschool program offers structured learning through monthly themes and seasonal activities. Children engage in language arts, math, science, and creative arts while developing social skills through group activities. Certified educators implement research-based practices to prepare children for future academic success through engaging, age-appropriate instruction.
After School Care
Flexible full-time enrollment includes extended hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This service provides working families reliable childcare with structured activities including outdoor play, creative projects, and quiet time in a safe, supervised environment maintaining consistent health protocols.
Parent Workshops
Interactive parent workshops and special events foster community involvement. Scheduled conferences and progress reports ensure regular communication about child development. Parents participate in open houses, luncheons, and student showcases to strengthen home-school connections and celebrate learning milestones.
Language Arts Programs
Age-specific language arts curriculum utilizes children's literature, alphabet puppets, and creative dramatics to build literacy skills. Daily circle time and story sessions enhance vocabulary and comprehension while encouraging verbal expression through interactive storytelling and themed activities.
Enrichment Activities
Specialized programs include music and movement, art projects, and outdoor motor lab activities. Cooking projects build independence while teaching nutrition. Weekly science experiments and themed events like dinosaur digs promote hands-on learning and curiosity-driven discovery in a supportive environment.
Questions
What are your current health and safety protocols?
Masks are optional for all visitors. Enhanced cleaning procedures include designated handwashing times. Positive cases require temporary mask reinstatement for 5 days and isolation periods following current guidelines.
What curriculum do you use?
We implement the Learning is Adventure Curriculum with 28 years of proven effectiveness. This hands-on program covers all developmental areas through monthly themes, language arts, math, science, and creative activities.
What are your operating hours?
Full-time enrollment includes care from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Standard instructional hours follow this schedule with structured activities throughout the day.
How do you support child development?
Our curriculum balances educational instruction with social development through group activities, individualized attention, and specialized programs encouraging creativity, physical growth, and cognitive skills in a nurturing environment.
How can parents get involved?
Parents participate through scheduled conferences, progress reports, open houses, special events, and classroom volunteering opportunities that strengthen home-school connections and celebrate learning milestones.
What age groups do you serve?
We provide care and education for children aged 2 to 5 years through age-appropriate programs designed to meet specific developmental needs and prepare students for future academic success.
