Bear Cubs Preschool

Our Mission

At Bear Cub Preschool, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment that respects each child's unique learning pace. Our mission is to foster independence and self-esteem through play-based learning and total physical response activities, preparing our students for a successful transition to kindergarten socially, emotionally, and academically. We believe that every child should feel valued and encouraged to explore, learn, and grow in a supportive atmosphere that ignites their curiosity and love for learning.

Meet our founders

Hi I'm Kara Church I'm currently a Vice Principal at an intermediate bilingual school in eastern Oregon and have 12 years of educational experience . I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Elementary Education with a minor in English as a Second Language and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. I have three kids, ages three to six, who are my inspiration for this school. As a teacher, I always blended movement into my lessons daily and now am able to found a preschool build on the core belief that when students move, they have more fun, engage their brain, and learn concepts quicker.