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Little Bears Graduated to kindergarten!
We currently have immediate openings available!
We’re looking for KIND, reasonable, easygoing families to join our Little Bear family.
We’re going to be completely honest: we are not for everyone, and that’s okay!
We’re a small, family-run, in-home daycare. Think Aunty Mel’s house, not a fancy-schmancy corporate childcare center.
I know our classroom looks fancy, but we are chill folks around here.
There will be messy play, big feelings, belly laughs, the occasional mismatched sock, and children being allowed to actually be children.
We’re looking for parents who understand that in-home childcare is a little different. We value trust, communication, common sense, mutual respect, and a little bit of flexibility.
If you’re looking for a highly structured, perfectly polished, rule-for-everything kind of environment where every tiny detail is monitored and documented like we’re running NASA… we’re probably not your people.
But if you want a warm, personal, laid-back environment where your child is genuinely known, loved, and treated like part of the family, then schedule a tour today!
We take our childcare seriously. We just don’t take ourselves too seriously. ;)
TLDR: Think Aunty Mel's house. Not the Ritz-Carlton of daycare. And we like it that way!

Why choose Little Bear?
Our goal is to create a home-away-from-home experience, with an approach to learning that is child centered. Children learn important social skills, manners and preschool fundamentals.
Children study areas of Practical Life, Sensory, Mathematics, Language and Cultural Studies through the Montessori method in our child-centered classroom on our urban homestead.
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Ms. Melissa, educator and owner of Little Bear Childcare & Montessori Preschool, has over 24 years of experience working with children and is a member of NAEYC. View the "About Us" page for more information.
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Year-round preschool program. Learning doesn't stop in the summer; we spend a lot of time outdoors and enjoy summer activities!
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Kid-friendly yoga sessions
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We are conveniently located in North Columbus, Ohio, near Morse Rd & I-71, easy access for any commute.
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Smaller class size vs. larger preschools with 18 children per class. One-on-one attention!
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Children can experience the farm life in our backyard urban farm, from observing chickens in their enclosed run, to helping with the garden!
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Easy pay flat rate tuition, and more!
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Celebrating 19 years in business in 2026!
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Join our wait list today!



