Maple Bear Tempe

Our Programs​

Programs for Every Stage of Early Learning

At Maple Bear Early Learning Centers, we offer programs designed to nurture your child’s growth from infancy through age five – plus specialty offerings that enhance learning and fun. Each program blends our dynamic, bilingual curriculum with a warm, caring environment where children thrive.

Bear Care (Infants 6 weeks – 17 months)​

Our Bear Care program provides a calm, nurturing space where infants build trust through strong bonds with their caregivers. Daily routines and responsive care support physical, emotional, and cognitive growth.

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Benefits:
  • Builds trust and emotional security.
  • Encourages early cognitive and language development.
  • Supports social and emotional growth.
  • Promotes healthy physical development through safe exploration.
Daily Experience:
  • Gentle routines like feeding, diapering, and napping are integrated with love and care.
  • Playtime includes sensory activities, music, and movement to support brain development.
  • Teachers respond attentively to each baby’s individual needs.
Family Connection:
  • Teachers communicate daily updates to families about their child’s activities and growth.
  • Families feel reassured knowing their child is cared for in a safe, loving environment.
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Toddlers (2 -3 years old)​

Toddlers learn best through play and exploration. Our program develops social skills, creativity, and independence through theme learning centers, circle time, and active play.

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Program Overview: Toddlers are naturally curious learners. Our program encourages exploration, creativity, and early independence through play-based learning that develops both social and academic skills. Benefits for Your Child:
  • Builds language and communication skills.
  • Develops motor skills through movement and play.
  • Encourages problem-solving and creativity.
  • Promotes social skills and cooperation.
Daily Experience:
  • Theme Learning Centers and Circle Time.
  • Free Choice Play for self-directed exploration.
  • Gross motor activities: music, movement, and outdoor play.
  • Art, sensory bins, and storytelling.
Family Connection:
  • Parents receive a termly assessment report highlighting growth and achievements.
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Preschool (3 – 4 years old)​

Our preschool classrooms encourage curiosity and critical thinking. Children explore hands-on learning centers, connect past experiences to new discoveries, and build foundational academic skills.

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Program Overview:

Our preschool classrooms are vibrant spaces for discovery and connection. Children explore hands-on learning centers, using all their senses to make connections between past experiences and new discoveries.

Benefits for Your Child:
  • Strengthens pre-reading, writing, and math skills.
  • Encourages critical thinking and creativity.
  • Fosters social and emotional confidence.
  • Builds a love of learning through engaging topics.
Daily Experience:
  • Learning centers for literacy, numeracy, science, and art.
  • Group projects and circle time discussions.
  • Outdoor exploration and gross motor activities.
  • Music, dance, and dramatic play.
Family Connection:
  • Parents receive a termly assessment report to track progress.
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Junior Kindergarten (4 – 5 years old)​

Our Junior Kindergarten program builds confidence, independence, and a love of learning through hands-on exploration and creative activities. Children strengthen communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills while developing routines that help them feel ready and excited for new experiences.

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Program Overview: Our Junior Kindergarten program is designed to help children approach their next stage of learning with excitement and confidence. At this age, children are eager to explore, discover, and share ideas. Through hands-on activities, group projects, and creative expression, we encourage curiosity and a love of learning. Benefits for Your Child:
  • Strengthens communication and social skills.
  • Encourages problem-solving and critical thinking.
  • Builds independence through daily routines and responsibilities.
  • Nurtures creativity and self-expression.
Daily Experience:
  • Learning centers for literacy, numeracy, science, and art.
  • Collaborative group activities and themed projects.
  • Music, movement, and outdoor play for whole-child development.
  • Opportunities for both guided learning and self-directed exploration.
Family Connection:
  • Parents receive a termly assessment report highlighting growth in social, emotional, and cognitive development.
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Spanish Language Immersion (3 – 5 years old)​

Children build bilingual skills through interactive, play-based Spanish learning. Daily one-hour sessions use music, stories, and art to develop vocabulary, cultural awareness, and cognitive flexibility.

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Program Overview: Our Spanish Language Immersion program builds bilingual skills in a natural, play-based setting. For one hour each day, children engage in songs, stories, and activities that develop vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural awareness. Benefits for Your Child:
  • Strengthens cognitive flexibility and problem-solving skills.
  • Improves concentration and multi-tasking abilities.
  • Builds cultural appreciation and global awareness.
  • Creates confidence in communication.
Daily Experience:
  • Play-based language activities.
  • Music, movement, and storytelling in Spanish.
  • Art projects inspired by Spanish-speaking cultures.
Family Connection:
  • Ongoing updates on progress and language milestones.
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Seasonal Camps (Spring, Summer, Winter)​

Our themed seasonal camps offer hands-on projects, outdoor fun, and new friendships – open to current and new families. Flexible schedules make them perfect for busy parents.

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Program Overview: Our themed seasonal camps blend learning with fun, offering hands-on projects, outdoor adventures, and new friendships. Open to current and new families, camps provide flexible scheduling and a safe, engaging environment. Benefits for Your Child:
  • Keeps learning active during school breaks.
  • Builds friendships and teamwork skills.
  • Offers diverse activities to match all interests.
  • Immerses children in English and Spanish.
Weekly Themes & Activities: Themes like Under the Sea, Gardening & Plant Life Cycles, Space Exploration, Safari Adventure, Art & Creative Expression, and Superheroes & Lego Challenges. Activities include cooking days, splash days, dance, fitness, virtual field trips, and science experiments.

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