Backyard Bears Day School

4.5(31 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Vinton, VA

About Backyard Bears Day School

Backyard Bears Day School is a licensed child care center in Vinton for children from six weeks through five years. Separate rooms cover infants, waddlers and walkers, a 2-year-old transitional preschool program, and a 3-year-old program with Junior Kindergarten that builds skills for kindergarten. Families get a mobile app with real time updates and pictures through the day, multi-child discounts, and the center accepts child care assistance through the department of social services. Rated 4.5 from 31 Google reviews, 27 of them five stars and 4 at one star. The center serves Vinton and surrounding areas with friendly teachers and competitive pricing, and its programs are organized around seven important areas of development. Hours are posted. The program is educational in focus and aims to build social skills and confidence ahead of kindergarten.

What reviewers mention: kindergarten readiness (4), first time mom (3), family atmosphere (3), caring staff (3), cleanliness (2), safety (2), trust (2), happy children (2), friends (2), communication (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Accepts child care subsidies

    Yes

No information yet on tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, meals provided, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Backyard Bears Day School

What ages does Backyard Bears Day School serve?

Backyard Bears Day School takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Backyard Bears Day School cost?

Backyard Bears Day School does not publish its tuition online. Call (540) 819-2928 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Backyard Bears Day School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. Backyard Bears Day School says it accepts child care subsidies or certificates. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program pays part of the cost for eligible families at participating providers; families apply on CommonHelp or at their local department of social services and pay a copayment. Confirm your eligibility and the school's participation before you enroll.

Are meals included at Backyard Bears Day School?

Backyard Bears Day School has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

Is Backyard Bears Day School licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Backyard Bears Day School in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.

Where is Backyard Bears Day School and how do I contact it?

Backyard Bears Day School is at 360 E Virginia Ave, Vinton, VA 24179. Its phone number is (540) 819-2928. It has a 4.5-star rating from 31 Google reviews.

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