Child Daycare & PreschoolsHillside, NJ

Little Bears Day Care II

3.3(20 reviews)

About

Little Bears Day Care II is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 422 New York Place, Hillside, New Jersey NJ. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Little Bears Day Care II receives mostly positive feedback praising the director, staff professionalism, and quality of care. Parents highlight the welcoming environment and strong communication. However, some concerns have been raised about operational reliability and incident handling.

Clean and safe environmentexcellent staff and director professionalismstrong parent communicationsupportive and caring approach to childrenaccommodating with special needs/IEPsopen-door policy for parent visitschildren enjoy attending
Closure due to weather caused parent to miss job trainingincident of child being hit with limited parent access to incident footage

Recent Reviews

3 months ago

Little Bears Day Care has exceeded my expectations. The environment is clean, safe, and structured, and the teachers provide excellent care and communication. I feel confident leaving my child in their hands.

3 months ago

Little bears new and improved director is taking the daycare in the right direction. She is professional and her communication is very much open positive and healthy.

a year ago

Extremely disappointed, my daughter has been attending this daycare for almost 4 years, and while I initially hoped it would be a positive experience, it has been anything but that. The main issue stems from the Director, who is extremely rude, disrespectful and unreasonable. Her unprofessional behavior is the primary reason this daycare has received so many bad reviews. Over the years, my daughter has had numerous incidents that highlight the lack of supervisor and care. she has been bitten by another student in her face, she has been hit by toys in her face. This level of aggression among the children indicated a serious lack of control and oversight from the staff. My daughter had also fallen due to the staffs not paying attention to her. Moreover, my daughter has come home with dirty clothes, sometimes with poop on them, which is completely unacceptable. On one occasion, she even came home with her diaper hanging off her butt, put on backward. This kind of neglect is just careless. The cleanliness of the facility is another major concern. The place is constantly dirty, and it's clear that maintaining a hygienic environment is not a priority for the management. This brings us to my latest incident, which was the final straw. My daughter was kicked out of the daycare because her grandmother stood up to Ms. Tanya and told her off. Her EpiPen was expired, I was told this My Ms. Tanya the day before, I inform her I would take care of the situation. My daughter was taken to the daycare the next day and within 2 hrs. I was told I need to come and pick up my daughter from the daycare immediately. I expressed to Ms. Tanya that I am currently at work in NY and I would take me over 2 hrs to get her. I also informed her If she has told me that my daughter could not come back the next day I would of made other arrangements. Instead of handling it calmly and professionally, the director threatened to call child protective services if I did not pick my daughter up immediately. This kind of threat is not only uncalled for but also incredibly distressing for a parent. Overall, I am extremely disappointed, I would strongly advise any parent to avoid this daycare and find a place where their child will be properly cared for and safe.

3 years ago

Previous review deleted, so here I go. My son attended this daycare 2019 and the experience there was horrible. The director Tanya is unscrupulous. She has is unworthy of running a business. She threatened to call Child Protective Services because of an EpiPen which was provided. This facility needs a new director. I’m so glad I took my son out of this daycare. The director has no class or sense of people skills. And I do agree with the other reviews. All they care about is money. I hope this daycare flourished with another director that has a better sense of caring for families and their children.

3 years ago

Honestly so far, I have not been here long but since the time of me bringing my son here, the director and her staff have walked me out of my fear of leaving my son with strangers 🤣. They show support, respect and love. They talk to others with respect, and they handle misunderstandings with grace. This is definitely a good place to leave your kids. They work with you. You can come see how your kid is doing at any time. They allow you to feel comfortable leaving out of there. It's truly awesome and that's the truth of the matter.

Frequently asked questions

Little Bears Day Care II is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Hillside, New Jersey. The facility has a capacity of 75 children.
Little Bears Day Care II has a Google rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 20 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Little Bears Day Care II, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Little Bears Day Care II through New Jersey's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in New Jersey must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
422 New York Place, Hillside, New Jersey 07205
County
UNION

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
75 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
40.69802, -74.23356