Fox & Bear - Child Care and Preschool

Fox and Bear Daycare has been our greatest gift in the last 5 years. We sent our oldest daughter when she was just a baby. Olga, Glenna, Astrid, and Arianna blew us away with their love, attention to so many details, the community they created for the kids, and communication. We felt like the luckiest family in the world to have found them! I reserved a spot for our second child the day after I got a positive pregnancy test. :) Olga was the first person to know that I was pregnant (before anyone is our family) because I was so eager to assure that our second child would have the same gift of their care at Fox and Bear Daycare.Throughout the pandemic they were incredible. They took every precaution to keep our children and themselves safe, while also offering a loving and warm environment. They were completely up to date on the all CDC, state, and city rules, and communicated all this with us regularly. By that point both of our children were going to Fox and Bear Daycare daily. Our older child is 5 and loved spending time with the other kids close to her age. They formed such a close knit community between them. She got just the right balance of academic and play time with her peers. Our younger daughter is two and spent time with the younger crew of kids. Both of our children skipped into school at Fox and Bear Daycare everyday, barely kissing us goodbye because they were so eager to be there. We loved the language immersion and it's been wonderful for our children and our family. Olga is an amazing communicator. She sends us regular updates during the school day and is very accessible whenever we have questions or updates. We don't know how she does it!We can't speak highly enough about Fox and Bear Daycare and the family they have all been to us!
May 25th, 2021

Fox and Bear is a gem in Berkeley. It is a beautiful place where you feel confident to leave your baby. It is a small community, it is like a small family well organized.  All the teachers are nice; they give you a lot of advice and most important they love kids! They do fun things for the holidays, birthdays and also small art projects.Their communication with parents is also excellent. I always appreciated knowing what was happening and their constant care and updates regarding the children ( especially during Covid 19 time ). My little baby is so happy to go there every day. I' m so blessed to have found Fox and Bear. Thanks to Olga and all the staff!
Feb 27th, 2021

This place is wonderful.  As soon as my husband and I met Olga and toured her daycare/school, we knew that it had the "feeling" that we were looking for. Nurturing, loving and safe. Both of my kids started when they turned 7 month old. They both adapted easily and have received all the care and love - and most days they don't want to leave :). They are learning a ton of social and fundamental skills while they are happy, relaxed and enjoying their environment. The kids are exposed to Italian and Spanish language in addition to soccer, yoga and music classes that I found very valuable.  Furthermore, the compassion that we receive from Olga and the other teachers, is ongoing.   We are very grateful for Fox and Bear.
Jan 1st, 2019

Olga (owner), Glenna, Astrid are amazing caregivers to my son who started at their daycare when he was 2years old and finished when he was 4. Olga stays on top of best practices and regulations and keeps the facility clean. She makes sure that each individual childs' needs are met emotionally, physically, and developmentally. My son never wants to go home when i pick him up! He seems really happy at the daycare. She is good at communicating with us when a concern or need arises. She sends pictures of my son everyday that he is there. Which i really appreciate. You pay a set daily rate that is very affordable. My schedule can be very inconsistent and she is flexible to meet our needs. She is the best!
Dec 29th, 2018

When searching for a daycare for our little one back in early 2015, we were amazed by how comfortable we felt with Olga (the owner) the moment we met her and how relaxed she was with our (then) 4 month old son.  Our little "bear" has now been with Olga since August of 2015 and he flourishes in her company.  Olga's assistants, Sra. Glenna and Astrid, also treat our little one like their family and have been guiding him through his toddler years like pros.  We feel incredibly lucky to have these three ladies caring for our child.  Here are some of the things that we feel distinguishes Fox & Bear Daycare from others:1. It takes place in Olga's home, which she keeps clean and safe for the little ones while providing a comfortable and educational space.2. Although Olga communicates mainly in English to parents, the kids get exposed to Italian and Russian (Olga speaks both fluently) and Spanish (Sra. Glenna and Astrid).3. All three care providers are committed to teaching the kids arts, crafts, sciences, and physical activity and often create thematic and/or seasonal curriculum available to all ages. 4. There are a number of parks and a branch of the Berkeley library nearby, which the kids get to visit on a common basis.If you have a chance to get to join the Fox & Bear Daycare family, your little "fox" or "bear" will be in incredibly good hands with Olga and her team.
Oct 9th, 2016