J-Bear Child Development Center offers quality day care, preschool, and after-school for ages 6 weeks to twelve years in a safe and caring environment that promotes learning and child development. Children who are ready to learn mentally, physically and emotionally will conquer the tasks set forth for them. This will promote self esteem and reduce frustration and boredom. We provide hot meals for breakfast and lunch, with snacks in the afternoon. Our School is located in Mooresville, North Carolina. We are the most established Preschool in the Mooresville area with 29 years of experience. Being a 4 Star Center, we are very proud of our enhanced standards, teacher education and large classrooms.
Our center has been family owned and operated since 1988. We are a state-certified 4-star center. Among the many activities we provide are Music classes, Spanish lessons, covered courtyard for bad weather day's and field trips. All ages follow the high scope curriculum that we use, and we have a registered nurse on duty every day. We accept all credit cards and are the most affordable, quality day care in the Lake Norman area.
Lead teachers hold degrees in Early Childhood Education or other related fields and Assistant teachers have required education and experience. Several of our employees have been with us for 29 years with the majority being with us for 10 years or more. Our Staff are exceptional at building a proper foundation for your child's education.
Children need to understand the rules and know what to expect. Whether the daily schedule is flexible and open or structured and planned, the best classrooms clearly communicate expectations to everyone.
Children come to school to learn, and the most effective way for them to learn is through play! Every classroom activity or teacher-led lesson needs to be engaging to capture a child’s interest. In preschool, where attention spans can be brief, offering a diverse range of activities is crucial.
A teacher’s role is to assess a child's developmental stage and guide them along their learning journey. By asking open-ended, thoughtful questions, teachers encourage children to reflect on their actions and deepen their understanding. The conversations we have with children are just as vital to their growth as the activities they engage in.
Teachers are responsible for the physical, social, and emotional well-being of their students. Whether it’s offering a comforting hug when a child is sad, providing a snack when they’re hungry, giving advice to solve a problem, or assisting in the bathroom, a teacher’s role is to be there and respond with care whenever needed.
The Employer-Provided Child Care Credit rewards businesses that step up to support working parents—covering up to 40% of qualified child care expenses.*
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