Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Cleveland Hts. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Cleveland Hts. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
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Pooh Bears Hunny Stop Enrichment Center, Childcare And Before & After School is a licensed center-based provider at 5065 Northfield Rd. in Bedford Heights serving infants through kindergarten-age children. The center has been recognized as a Golden Provider in Cuyahoga County for its quality of care and is distinguished by an owner praised by multiple parents for exceptional, loving, family-like service spanning over two decades. Its "Play to Learn" approach emphasizes kindergarten readiness in preschool programs, while enriched offerings include baby Zumba, yoga, boy mentoring, and summer camp alongside structured indoor and outdoor play. With professional staff, a clean facility, and balanced meals, the center maintains a homelike environment that appeals to families seeking comprehensive, community-recognized care.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes a "Play to Learn" approach. States preschool programs have an emphasis on Kindergarten Readiness with a structured curriculum; no specific model (Montessori, Reggio, etc.) is named.
Programs & activities: Serves ages 6 weeks to 5 years across Infant (Growing Bears), Toddler (Midway Bears), and Preschool (Scholar Bears) programs. Additional offerings include before and after school care, boy mentoring, baby Zumba, summer camp, and mom's yoga and line dance, plus indoor/outdoor play.
What sets it apart: Marketed as a "Golden Provider in Cuyahoga County" with service awards and recognition plaques. Highlights a homelike environment, safety and security, quality educators, and balanced meals with a weekly menu. No NAEYC accreditation, operating hours, or tuition stated.
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