Busy Bees Montessori School

Started out great. My child was thriving in this type of educational enviornment. The director was great. Then one day when I was late for dropoff.. I pulled up and saw a little 2 year old boy standing in the front lawn alone crying. I looked around for an adult for maybe 5 minutes, and then 2 little girls showed up from around the side of the building. I asked where everyone was, and they said in the back of the building. So we all went back there and I saw a teacher and asked if the little boy was part of her class. She said no, but that the girls were. I went down further to the next teacher who was staring at her phone as the kids ran around in this unfenced area. I said is this little boy in your class? Because I found him in the front. She hadn't even realized he was missing.. He could have very easily wandered into the street or been taken.. I told the director what had happened and removed my child from the school.

As parents new to drop-off childcare and new to the Mount Prospect neighborhood, we were nervous about choosing the best care for our young toddler. There are plenty of options for childcare around (mostly franchises), but Maricela's formal background in childcare development, prompt communication, and transparent policies led us to Busy Bees. Additionally, Busy Bees is very protective of their children's health by keeping germs away and screening. Our child is super happy at drop-off and pickup, and she is thriving.

We joined Busy Bees in fall of 2020, mid-pandemic frenzy, and have been so pleased with the care the staff have taken to keep our children healthy and happy while at daycare!  While the limitations caused by the pandemic have strained parent-school partnerships (everywhere), we appreciate the communication, warm greetings, and photos/art that are shared with us.  Maricela and her staff are very warm and professional.

We love Busy Bee’s! Our son has flourished by attending this amazing daycare. He started at three months old (now 19 months) and we have seen him grow leaps and bounds under the guidance and love of this wonderful team of caregivers! They are kind, loving, and want to be a team with each set of parents to provide the best care and environment for the kids. As a former elementary school teacher, I know my kiddo is in the right place to learn as much as possible in these extremely important early childhood years.

Busy Bees has been such a blessing for my family. My son began attending the school when he was 2 years old and my daughter has been there since she was 4 months old.

Busy Bees provides a loving environment where children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, gain independence and learn to be kind and caring to others and their environment. The teachers are patient and encouraging with the kids and you can tell they truly love the children. My kids love them back, and talk about their teachers all the time.

From a young age, children are taught life skills, such as pouring water into a cup and putting on their own jackets, that help them gain independence and confidence. By 18 months, my daughter was feeding herself with a fork and spoon and drinking out of a cup with no lid. Before her second birthday, she was singing her ABCs. My son is 4 and can count 100. I would have thought that was not possible, but Busy Bees fosters this desire to learn and grow in kids. I don't share that to brag about my kids, but to show how well Busy Bees does teaching children from an early age. My kids' development seems to be the norm for students at Busy Bees. What's even better, my kids don't feel like they are "in school" -- they have developed a love of learning, and they continue to test their limits and try new things. As a mother, this is such a gift to watch.

I feel really lucky to be part of the Busy Bees family because it has introduced me to so many wonderful people, both the teachers and parents alike, who come from all over the world. My children and I have made friends we will have for many years to come, all because of this wonderful school.

I encourage all parents to reach out to Maricela to learn about the amazing school she has built!

My daughter attends the location at  1225 E. Davis St. Arlington Heights IL 60005.  My oldest attended Busy Bee as well at the previous location.  We&#39;ve found the teachers to be very kind.  They really get to know the kids.  My oldest who graduated from busy bee at the beginning of Covid is doing very well in elementary school, Busy Bee have her a solid foundation.

I decided to send my child to this kindergarten.  the director showed the classes.  talked about the program.  she gave me a file to fill in the data about my child.  She told me to bring him and show him.  we arrived, my son began to run, jump and not listen to what she says.  He was excited about new place. She took us to a large gym.  It was dark there, with only a light on one side.  it was stuffy and hot there.  I don&#39;t know how the children played there, but they were there.  we said goodbye, she said everything was ok and we left.  The next day I called and asked when I could bring my son.  she said i should talk to the teacher and call back and never called back.  more than a week has passed.  I called again, but she did not pick up the phone.  I do not recommend this place.  DIRECTOR is not a professional.  she seemed irresponsible to her work.  even if she did not want to take my child with not very good behavior, she could call back and explain. if your child is not like everyone else, then you are not welcome there.

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