Busy Bees Chandler Child Care Center
Welcome to Busy Bees Chandler Child Care Center, formerly known as Valley Learning, located at 3700 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224. As a leader in educational daycare, child care, and preschool in the Chandler community, our center is committed to providing families with a nurturing, safe, and educational environment where children can thrive.
Our curriculum at Busy Bees Chandler is specially crafted to align with Arizona’s Early Learning Standards, incorporating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) to provide a rich, well-rounded educational experience. We understand the importance of these early years in shaping future learning and development. Therefore, our programs are designed to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Busy Bees Chandler, our educators are not only qualified but also deeply committed to each child's personal and educational growth. They provide a warm, engaging, and supportive learning environment, tailored to the unique needs of every child.
Our facility is meticulously maintained to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. We believe in creating a secure and hygienic environment where your children can safely explore and learn.
In addition to our focus on education and safety, we value the convenience and accessibility of our location. Situated near the vibrant amenities of Chandler, our center offers ease for busy families, ensuring a seamless integration of high-quality childcare into your daily life.
Discover the Busy Bees Chandler difference. We invite you to book a tour or inquire about our programs, where you can witness our commitment to excellence in child care and preschool education firsthand. Join our community at Busy Bees Chandler Child Care Center, where we nurture the potential in every child.
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3700 West Ray Road Chandler, AZ 85224
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Open 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Call for Enrollment: 480.405.9585
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Licensed for 259 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
Pre-K (4-5 Years)
The pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten through hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences. Children develop literacy and math skills, engage in STEM activities, and practice self-regulation and collaboration. Our play-based approach ensures learning remains joyful and meaningful.
Key Focus Areas:
- Strengthening pre-reading, writing, and numeracy skills
- Hands-on STEM exploration (science, technology, engineering, and math)
- Fostering independence, confidence, and self-regulation
- Encouraging social responsibility and problem-solving skills
Before & After School Care (5-12 Years)
Our school-age program supports children’s continued learning and social development through before- and after-school care. With homework help, enrichment activities, and recreational play, children have a safe and engaging environment to continue their growth.
Key Focus Areas:
- Providing structured and free-choice learning experiences
- Supporting homework completion and academic development
- Encouraging teamwork, leadership, and character-building
- Engaging in hands-on STEM, arts, and physical activities
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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
Meet Heather Shippy, Center Director at Busy Bees Chandler Child Care Center
Heather Shippy has been dedicated to the early learning industry for 28 years and has been a part of Busy Bees Chandler on and off for 16 of those years. Her child care journey began in 1996, and over time, she has seen both children and teachers grow alongside her.Heather is a proud mother of four daughters, all of whom have worked at the center in some capacity and also attended the school when they were young,
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