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Palo Verde Ave. Christian Church Nursery School (more commonly known as The Teddy Bear Preschool) is a small school with a large purpose. We hold the belief that children are eager learners who, when given respect, the proper environment and guidance are capable beings who absorb information through all 5 senses. Our mission is to teach to the whole child: the heart, the hands, and the mind.

“What we learn with pleasure, we never forget.” -Alfred Mercier

We prioritize play-based, emergent curriculum that is child-centered and teacher-guided. Our educated team will provide a positive and engaging learning environment that appeals to child interests with a multitude of experiences design to promote exploration, creativity, problem solving, independence, cooperation, collaboration and responsibility.  We strive to promote diversity and inclusion of all families. Our curriculum does not include religious instruction, other than a simple prayer before snack time. We teach by the “Golden Rule” of respect, kindness, equality, and compassion in all things. Our staff relates to each other and to each child in this manner, modeling and encouraging our students to do the same.

The goal of our program is for children to become confident critical thinkers, capable problem solvers, and kind humans. We base our teaching pedagogy in the science of how young children learn. We work towards gaining language and literacy skills, numerical knowledge, science experimentation and exploration, developing emotional and social skills, improving large and small motor skills, just to name a few. We meet each child where they are while supporting achievable goals and challenging progress in a fun, play-based, developmentally appropriate manner. The most important goal is that children develop a life-long love of learning and feel that they are worthwhile contributors. It is our sincere desire to provide a warm, safe, joyful place where each child will flourish socially, emotionally, and intellectually.

We are a state-licensed facility, inspected on a regular basis. We meet or exceed all regulations and standards.

Programs and Pricing can be found in the About Us section of this website.

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“My son attended the “Teddy Bear School” for two years. My son was a shy, sensitive boy who struggled with making friends and trying new things. We came to Teddy Bear looking for a play-based, nurturing environment and that is exactly what we found. The teachers are caring and compassionate and go above and beyond to support the students and teach them how to play with one another with respect and kindness. Over the past two years, my son has become a confident, independent, out-going child with lots of friends and a love for school and learning. ”

-Tracy

Teddy Bear was just what we needed!

“I whole-heartedly recommend Teddy Bear Nursery School (Palo Verde Avenue Christian Church Nursery School).  It is exactly what a preschool should be…a loving, kind and happy place.  The teachers and directors are dedicated to providing the best first experience for all the children. I have just completed my sixth year at Teddy Bear and have had one of my three children in every classroom. The teachers are amazing!  They truly love the kids and love teaching them and watching them grow.  They also understand how tough it is for the moms & dads to leave their little ones for the first time. They take care of us too! Choosing Teddy Bear School is and was truly one of the best decisions we’ve made for our children!”

-Peggy

Choosing Teddy Bear is one of the best decisions we have made!