Little Bears PreSchool

Little Bears was founded out of love Cindy Cromwell founded Little Bears in 1987 she wanted a place where children could feel loved while learning Where parents could go to work with piece of mind that their child would be loved as if they were being cared for by Grandma for the day and yet still be learning A place where learning was extended outside of the classroom for young minds to explore Being raised on a farm down the street from Little Bears Cindy love to appreciate nature and wanted to share that love with children by purchasing a large track of land to start Little Bears Over the past 25 years Little Bears has changed from a small remodeled farm house to five buildings designed to house each age group But one thing has always stayed true the love for children and learning Many of our Little Bears childrens parents attended Little Bears when they were small and remember the same loving staff members that are still at Little Bears today Many of Little Bears graduates still stay in contact and have gone on to become many things many are now teachers nurses firemen lawyers police officers doctors and even a drummer in a national band Many stop by or email to reminisce about

Little Bears PreSchool in Tampa, Florida, has been helping young children learn and feel loved since it was founded in 1987 by Cindy Cromwell. Created from a true “labor of love,” the preschool was designed to give families peace of mind—an environment where children are cared for with the warmth of “Grandma for the day,” while learning continues in ways that support growing minds. Over time, Little Bears has expanded from a small remodeled farmhouse into five buildings designed to serve each age group, while the mission remains the same: combining caring relationships with meaningful learning. Grounded in Cindy’s background—she was raised on a farm near Little Bears—the school also emphasizes the joy of exploring nature. Learning extends beyond the classroom, encouraging children to discover the world around them and build curiosity at an early age. With decades of history, Little Bears’ impact shows in its community. Many parents who attended as children have returned, and many graduates stay connected and later pursue careers across a wide range of fields, including teachers, nurses, firemen, lawyers, police officers, doctors, and more. The preschool’s continuing legacy is reflected in the loving staff members who remain, and in the stories shared by alumni who often stop by to reminisce and see familiar memories still honored on Mrs. Cindy’s wall. As one family of families, Little Bears continues to care for each generation coming next.