BunnyBears Preschool

BunnyBears Preschool and Nursery programs offer small and inviting environments where children, families, and teachers feel a sense of belonging and community.
We believe that children are capable and competent individuals and most of all connected to adults and other children in their environment.
​ Our goal at BunnyBears is for children to be curious explorers and active learners, to make friendships, and take ownership of their environment.
We aspire for children to fall in love with the sense of discovery and look forward to their future learning experiences – to want to come to school and to carry this disposition through their school years to come.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $17,940
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool

Student Body

Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics and Faculty

Average Class Size
10 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Donna Alcala

School Notes

  • BunnyBears is a child-centered rather than adult-directed program. Our curriculum emerges from the children’s interests and investigations. Children’s daily learning is meaningful and intentional. Inspired by Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy we focus on children as individuals, connected members of their learning environments, and teachers as co-learners. Most importantly our children learn through play and daily investigations. We provide children with a rich and stimulating, high-quality environment that we like to refer to as the third teacher. In building our environment we think about many creative spaces that motivate learning, develop relationships and promote a child’s strong sense of self and security. Families are involved in children’s daily learning and important part of our environment. Although our program is not highly structured, we do believe that children need a routine to feel safe and secure. We believe social-emotional development is one of the most important aspects of a child’s development and kindergarten readiness. In our program, we encourage children to work together in small groups and value peer interactions that provide opportunities to co-learn and problem solve. Children are learning to be kind and considerate, talk about their feelings and take care of each other.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does BunnyBears Preschool cost?
BunnyBears Preschool's tuition is approximately $17,940 for private students.
When is the application deadline for BunnyBears Preschool?
The application deadline for BunnyBears Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $17,940
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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