Nutritious Meals & Snacks
Meals and snacks provided throughout the day, with attention to ages, feeding needs, and food allergies.
Licensed home daycare · Tracy, CA
Welcome to Bear Cub Explorers!
Your Child’s Home Away From Home in Tracy, California
Discover a warm, welcoming home daycare where children learn through play, explore their interests, build friendships, and grow with confidence. From enriching activities to homework support, we create opportunities for little explorers to thrive.
Facility License #394501942 · Call or text (209) 650-3978
20+ years
caring for children
Small group
Just 6 cubs
- Ages served
- 6 Months–12 Years
- Licensed capacity
- 6 Children
- Regular hours
- Mon–Fri · 6 AM–6 PM
“Meet each child where they are.”
— Shay, Provider
About the provider
Meet Shay
Hello, families! I’m Shay, the provider behind Bear Cub Explorers in Tracy, California. I bring over 20 years of experience working with children, including experience supporting students with diverse learning and developmental needs.
I am CPR and First Aid certified, with current background checks and fingerprints on file. My experience has taught me the importance of patience, consistency, safety, and meeting each child where they are.
My goal is to create a welcoming, home-like environment where children feel supported, build confidence, explore their interests, and develop important life skills. I look forward to partnering with your family to make every child’s experience at Bear Cub Explorers a positive one.
20+ Years
of experience
CPR & First Aid
certified
Background Checks
& fingerprints current
Everyday at Bear Cub Explorers
Little days, big discoveries
Days filled with nourishing food, hands-on learning, time outdoors, and the reassurance of a familiar, caring face.
Learning & Enrichment
Age-appropriate curriculum, creative arts, science activities, cooking projects, and hands-on learning.
Homework Support
Dedicated homework time for school-age children to encourage responsibility and positive study habits.
Indoor & Outdoor Play
Room to explore, play, build social skills, and make friendships in a welcoming home environment.
School Drop-Off & Pickup
Transportation for enrolled school-age children, subject to school locations and prior arrangements.
Play That Teaches
Music, puzzles, sensory play, and everyday routines that build confidence and early skills.
Tuition & rates
Simple, honest pricing
Full-time care is 30 or more hours per week; part-time is fewer than 30 hours per week. Tuition is paid in advance every two weeks and due before care is provided.
View Full Tuition6–12 months
Infants
$420/ week
$1,450 monthly · full-time
Part-time availability and rates: please contact Shay.
Ages 1–3
Toddlers
$330/ week
$1,150 monthly · full-time
Part-time availability and rates: please contact Shay.
Ages 3–5
Preschool
$280/ week
$1,050 monthly · full-time
Part-time availability and rates: please contact Shay.
Ages 5–12
School-Age
$200/ week
$725 monthly · full-time
Part-time: $130/week · $475/month
Hours & extended care
Care that works with your day
Regular care runs Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Early drop-off and evening care are available when arranged and approved in advance.
Regular Hours
Monday–Friday
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
Early Drop-Off
5:00–6:00 AM · by advance arrangement
Extended Evening Care
After 6:00 PM, ending at 7:00 PM unless otherwise approved
A familiar face every day.
One consistent provider, a small group, and a home that feels like home.
A peek at our days
Play, create, explore
Photos from our classroom and backyard, plus illustrative examples of our days.
Come explore Bear Cub Explorers!
Your child’s next adventure starts with a visit.
Interested in joining our daycare family? Contact Shay by phone, text, or email to ask about availability, discuss your child’s needs, and schedule an appointment to see the facility.
Facility License #394501942