Busy Bees Carefree Child Care Center

"In just a year at this center, my son has grown immensely. Engaging activities, exceptional staff, and a fun, safe environment make it the perfect place for child development." - Nicole Marie

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Welcome to Busy Bees Carefree Child Care Center, previously known as Valley Learning, the leading choice for exceptional daycare, preschool, and child care services in the heart of the Amber Hills neighborhood in Phoenix. Nestled at 2717 W Carefree Hwy, within the serene Sonoran Desert Village shopping center, our center is a leader in educational excellence and safety for your little ones.

Understanding the priorities of families in our community, we emphasize paramount safety, unparalleled quality of care, and a robust, STEAM-integrated curriculum tailored to foster the holistic development of each child. At our Carefree center, we blend the wonders of the Sonoran Desert with innovative learning experiences, ensuring a perfect blend of nature and nurture.

Our team of qualified educators, skilled in early childhood development, is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children thrive. With a curriculum that encompasses hands-on learning, creative discovery, and social-emotional development, we ensure that our approach aligns with Arizona’s Early Learning Standards.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to health and safety, featuring meticulously designed classrooms and play areas that meet the highest standards. Our nutritious, homemade meals and snacks cater to the well-being of every child, while our rigorous safety protocols guarantee a secure and caring environment.

At Busy Bees Carefree Child Care Center, we understand that choosing the right child care is crucial. We invite you to experience our open-door policy, where you can witness firsthand the loving, stimulating environment that awaits your child. Join us on a journey where each day is an adventure in learning, growth, and joy.

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2717 West Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85085
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Open 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Call for Enrollment: 480.405.9585
Licensed for 251 children

Center Programs

Infant (6 Weeks - 18 Months)

Our infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where caregivers form close bonds with babies, ensuring a secure and trusting relationship. Each infant follows their own schedule, with individualized care routines for feeding, sleeping, and play. Our educators support early development through sensory exploration, attachment-based play, and language-rich interactions, including the introduction of basic American Sign Language (ASL).

Key Focus Areas:

Building secure attachments with primary caregivers
Encouraging free exploration and movement
Facilitating play that supports sensory and cognitive development
Respecting each infant’s natural rhythms and routines

Toddler (18 Months - 3 Years)

Toddlers are naturally curious, energetic, and eager to explore. Our toddler program fosters independence while encouraging language development and social-emotional growth. Through hands-on activities, play-based learning, and structured routines, toddlers gain foundational skills for future learning.

Key Focus Areas:

Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
Expanding language and communication through ASL and verbal expression
Encouraging social-emotional growth through cooperative play
Sensory experiences, music, and movement to enhance cognitive development

Preschool (3-4 Years)

Preschoolers are eager learners, exploring their world with curiosity and excitement. Our preschool program builds upon their natural interests, incorporating early literacy, math, science, and creative expression into their daily routines. Play-based learning helps children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and social connections.

Key Focus Areas:

Developing early literacy and numeracy skills
Encouraging creative expression through art, music, and dramatic play
Building independence and confidence in learning
Enhancing social and problem-solving skills through group activities

Kindergarten

Our program focuses on play-based learning, literacy enhancement, and our adaptive curriculum promotes independence and academic readiness.

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Center Offerings

Music

Parking

Qualified Educators

Dance & Movement

Military Discount

Our music program offers a researched, systematic approach to nurturing children's social skills and musical development, including singing in tune and rhythmic coordination.

Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.

Our Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.

Our dance programs blend solid technique with fun and creative choreography, fostering both technical skill and expressive, individualistic style in our little ones.

We're proud to offer a standard 10% U.S. military discount for families in active duty as our way of saying thank you for your service!

Center Director

Amy Amundson has dedicated over three decades to the early learning industry, with the last 22 years at Busy Bees Carefree Child Care Center, formerly known as Valley Carefree location. Throughout her tenure, Amy has had the unique pleasure of impacting the lives of many children in her community, some of whom have returned as employees in her center.Originally from Minnesota, Amy has made Arizona her home for the same duration of her service at Busy Bees, where she continues to savor the