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Bear Essentials Academy

Happy Parents Share Their Experience

Read what our parents have to say about Bear Essentials Academy and the care we provide to their children.
Cali
My daughter has been going to Bear Essentials since she was four months old. The moment I walked in, even before she was born, the atmosphere was welcome and secure. The staff has always been great, and I feel the love they have for the kids they provide care to. My daughter is always excited to go to daycare, and I am confident she is well taken care of. I have never walked into chaos and it is always clean. The kids are happy to be there and love their car takers/friends. I have moved since taking my daughter to Bear Essentials and although the drive is out of my way, I just can't imagine taking her anywhere else. I am very grateful to Wendy and her staff
Kaylon
 I was blessed to be  able to stay home with my first baby for three years,however when he turned three I had to return to work. I found Bear Essentials Academy and was very pleased with my sons care. A year and a half later I was pregnant with my second child. I was weary of leaving my new born in a day care when he was so tiny, But Wendy and her staff have been so great with me and my children. They put my mind at ease and helped me thew the hard transition. It makes me happy to see my baby's face light up when he sees his teacher each morning. I know they truly love the children. I don't feel worried when I drop off my children each morning and that makes my day great.
Cara
Our son has been at Bear Essentials for almost five months and I am happy to say that our initial reaction has been confirmed countless times. We have received the best care possible. Bear essentials follows tighter guidelines than all at home daycare centers, yet the care they provide is just as loving and warm as any at home provider. The teachers in the daycare center go above and beyond for the children. Each morning when I drop my son off, he smiles at Cindy like he can't wait to spend the day with her. Each of the teachers shares in the excitement of watching my son grow. I cannot put into words how thankful I am to have a place where I know my son is being taken care as if he was literally a part of the family.
Lisa
 It was hard for me to go back to work after I had each of my babies, but I was relieved to know that if I wasn't able to stay at home with them, at least I felt comfortable and confident leaving them with Wendy Pendleton and her staff. I never worried that they would not get the attention and care a newborn demands. Sometimes I even joked about how spoiled they were going to be with the amount of attention they were receiving. 

   I know that my children are safe and loved at Bear Essentials. They come home happy and filled with stories of how much fun they had that day and the new friends they made. Friends close enough to plan play dates and slumber parties with.

Why Choose Bear Essentials Academy?

Discover the reasons to entrust us with your child’s care and growth.

Locally Owned

Bear Essentials Academy was established by Wendy Pendleten, initially operating as a home daycare in 1994 before expanding to its first center in 2008. To address evolving community requirements, Wendy opened an additional location in Taylorsville, Utah, in 2017. She remains dedicated to delivering affordable, high-quality childcare that ensures every child feels supported, respected, and equipped for future success.

Experienced Caregivers

At Bear Essentials Academy, your child’s safety and well-being are our highest priorities. All of our staff members are certified in CPR and First Aid. In addition, each team member is required to maintain a current Food Handler’s Permit and participate in ongoing early childhood development training throughout the year.

Many of our staff members have been part of the Bear Essentials Academy family for more than 10 years. Their experience, dedication, and continued professional development allow them to provide a nurturing environment and deliver an enriching curriculum that supports each child’s growth and learning throughout the day.

Educational Focus

Creating a secure space for children to discover, explore, and learn with confidence. 

Our mission is to provide every child with the highest quality care at a reasonable rate in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. We are dedicated to ensuring that each child feels loved, valued, and empowered to learn, grow, and succeed.

Through kindness, compassion, and service to others, we encourage children to develop strong character, confidence, and a sense of responsibility to their community. Because children are our future, we are committed to teaching lifelong values that inspire respect, self-belief, and the pursuit of their dreams.