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Trusted Childcare & Preschool Programs in Philadelphia
At Busy Bees Child Care, we take pride in offering exceptional childcare and educational experiences tailored to young children's developmental needs. As a family-owned business with over two decades of dedicated service in Philadelphia, our mission centers on creating a nurturing environment where every child receives personalized attention. Our programs, designed for infants through pre-kindergarten students, emphasize small class sizes, experienced educators, and a curriculum that fosters academic, social, and emotional growth. Located in Center City Philadelphia near Washington Square Park, we combine the amenities of a large daycare with the warmth of a home-like setting. Our classrooms feature unique designs that stimulate creativity and learning, supported by a team where many educators have remained for 5-10 years or more.

We prioritize transparent communication with families through daily reports and secure classroom cameras accessible via our mobile app. With specialized offerings like chess for preschoolers, Spanish lessons, and yoga for kids, we prepare children for kindergarten success while maintaining a joyful learning atmosphere. Our commitment to excellence has earned us positive recognition from families who appreciate our dedicated staff and engaging activities. Choosing Busy Bees means selecting a partner in your child's early education journey who values both growth and community. We invite families to schedule tours and experience firsthand how our center cultivates curiosity and foundational skills in Philadelphia's vibrant Center City.
Services
Infant Care Toddler Programs Preschool Education Pre-K Programs Spanish Lessons
Details
  • Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
  • We offer over 20 years of dedicated childcare experience in Philadelphia
  • Our experienced team maintains low teacher-to-student ratios
  • We provide secure environments with real-time classroom monitoring
  • Our curriculum includes unique programs like Spanish lessons and chess
  • We focus on comprehensive kindergarten readiness preparation
What people say
Great experience Happy teachers Interactive activities Secure play area Significant improvement
Services
Infant Care
Our infant program provides personalized care inspired by European 'Nanny Share' nurseries. Dedicated caregivers ensure each baby's comfort and development through trust-building interactions. Daily updates keep parents informed about their child's activities in a cheerful, home-like environment designed to foster early learning.
Toddler Programs
Designed for 1-2 year olds, our toddler program develops communication and social skills through structured activities. Balanced schedules of individual and group play promote independence while preparing children for preschool. Staff focus on building confidence through cooperative learning experiences tailored to early childhood development needs.
Preschool Education
Our preschool program cultivates creativity through classroom learning centers in art, science, and music. With emphasis on kindergarten readiness, children develop responsibility and life skills in small classes. Low teacher-to-student ratios ensure personalized attention that supports academic and personal growth for 3-5 year olds.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We care for children from 2 months through 5 years old, offering specialized programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
How do you ensure child safety?
Our center features secure play areas and WatchMeGrowâ„¢ classroom cameras accessible to parents via mobile app for real-time monitoring.
What educational programs do you offer?
We provide infant care, toddler programs, preschool education, pre-k readiness, Spanish lessons, chess for preschoolers, and yoga for kids.
How experienced is your staff?
Many educators have 5-10 years experience, with several celebrating 10-20+ years at our center, ensuring consistent, expert care.
How do you communicate with parents?
We provide daily reports through our mobile app and maintain open communication channels with families for updates and feedback.
Reviews (6)
S. Kelley
Jan 31, 2022 Report
Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Just sharing that my family and I love this place. Weve had my son here for about a year so far and its a home away from home. He loves it and is learning a ton. The teachers are sweethearts and teach him more than I ever could. We have a second on the way and shell be going here too.
Sarah Zilnik
Aug 26, 2021 Report
Positive:Quality,Value
Our infant has been going here for the last 2 months and we LOVE this place. All of the teachers are amazing! They do so many activities with the kids and have such a good system in place. Every time we drop her off and she sees her favorite people, she gets so happy and excited. I would highly recommend this facility.
Trisha Gronendyke
Aug 24, 2021 Report
The facility is always really clean & they are always doing different themes/activities with the kids. The staff are always very friendly-they welcome everyone by name every morning. You can tell they enjoy their job and care for the kids. Our daughter has specific caretakers that really adore her and we can tell they love her! We can watch her on cameras all day when we miss her. She's always been well taken care of. It made the transition back to work easier. They even capture cute videos and send them to us! We would highly recommend! They only downside is parking because of the convenient downtown
Donnie & Jessica Hinton
Feb 02, 2019 Report
I absolutely love this place, the staff is amazing and they treat the children as if they were their own. I would highly recommend this place. Best daycare I've ever encountered. You'd be a fool not to take your child here!!!
Nana P.
Sep 14, 2018 Report
I love this place. Everyone very nice and my son is so happy going there! We have been there for a 1.5 yr and only had great experiences
Krystal Snipes
Nov 20, 2017 Report
Ok, Im a 1st time mom so naturally I'm skeptical about anything involving my baby girl. She went to Busy Bee's Learning Center for 3 weeks. She started when she was 20 months. Toured the facility, I liked it initially. Seemed clean and safe. We did 2 trial days for 2 hours at a time and my daughter seemed to be ok with it. She is/was very advanced. She knows her name, can spell it, she reads and knows her phone number. Her 1st day, I was asked at pick up, "She talks?'' I was confused, but then realized that the other kids weren't talking yet. The next day I gained my Guardiancam access (a gift