Busy Bees East Mesa Child Care Center

Busy Bees East Mesa Child Care Center

At Busy Bees Child Care Center in East Mesa, our daycare programs offer a wonderful child care environment where children are encouraged to explore and learn both inside and outside the classroom. Each child at our daycare is supported in every way to ensure happiness and success in the early years of development.

The Busy Bees daycare center in East Mesa offers care for children ages 6-weeks to 12-years-old. Our state-of-the-art center is designed to provide a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old. With a perfect blend of child-led programming and an award-winning curriculum, we ensure that every child's cognitive, social, and physical needs are met. Our passionate team of caregivers creates a safe and engaging space where children can explore, learn,

Center Programs

Our age-specific programs provide enriching experiences tailored to each stage of early development. Click on the program below to learn more information.

Infant

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

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
Pre-Schooler

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

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

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

From Our Families

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