At Sunny Schools, we often say that a preschool isn’t just about learning—it’s about belonging, curiosity, and feeling seen. Bear Creek Lodge is exactly that kind of place, and today we’re joyfully celebrating all that it brings into our family.
From the moment you step through Bear Creek’s doors, there’s a buzz of possibility. Teachers kneel to tie shoes, small hands reach up to explore art, laughter echoes in outdoor play. The classrooms are designed for exploration, where early learning isn’t forced—but gently guided. Basic milestones like reading and counting are balanced with important work like sharing, problem solving, and dreaming.
What makes Bear Creek truly special is its staff. They’re educators, yes—but also nurturers, confidants, and champions. Parents tell us how a teacher’s warm smile in the morning turns a toddler’s fear into excitement. How consistent, caring attention changes not just how young students learn—but how they feel about learning itself.
Bear Creek doesn’t just focus on academics. There’s intentional communication built in: daily updates, pictures, small moments shared with parents so families truly see what their children are experiencing. It’s transparency that builds trust—and trust that builds community.
As Bear Creek Lodge continues growing under the Sunny Schools umbrella, our goal is to amplify what’s already so strong. We will support this community with resources, shared learning, and a network that honors the school’s values, history, and identity. Because the real measure isn’t in square footage or revenue—it’s in quiet moments of confidence, love, and a child’s sense of home.
To the team at Bear Creek, thank you for creating a place where education feels nurturing. To the children, we see you chasing bubbles, learning in questions, making friends. And to the families—thank you for entrusting us. We walk this path together, building futures one joyful, small step at a time.