Owner Dianne Henry and Sara Acevedo attended the National Association for the Education of Young Children Child Care Convention in New Orleans. This annual event sponsored by NAEYC is the most recognized child care program for teachers, director and owner participation. Seminars and work shops are scheduled daily for the four day program.

Backyard Bears is proud to attend this national event because we always return with new ideas, learning tools and materials for our children. Greg and Steve - renown children musicians and Lakeshore School Supplies mascots are captured in the two above photos with Dianne and Sara at the "Childcare Hall of Fame".