Busy Bees El Mirage Child Care Center
Busy Bees El Mirage Child Care Center
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14085 North Dysart Road El Mirage, AZ 85335
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Open 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (M-F)
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480.405.9585
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Licensed for 284 children
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Welcome to Busy Bees El Mirage Child Care Center, located at 14085 N Dysart Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335. Our center is a leader in exceptional daycare, child care, and preschool programs in a supportive and educational environment.
At Busy Bees El Mirage, we understand the importance of early childhood development. Our curriculum, integrated with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), is designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning. We align with Arizona’s Early Learning Standards, ensuring a comprehensive educational foundation for every child.
Our team of educators is not only qualified but passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of our children. They provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment, where each child receives personalized care and attention.
Safety and cleanliness are top priorities at Busy Bees El Mirage. Our facility is maintained to the highest standards, ensuring a clean, healthy, and secure environment for all our young learners.
Located conveniently in El Mirage, near local amenities, our center offers easy access for busy families. Discover the Busy Bees El Mirage difference. Book a tour or inquire about our programs to witness our commitment to quality child care and early education. Join our community, where we nurture every child’s potential.
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 (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
From Our Families
Our families know us best. See directly from them about what makes our center a place where their children thrive.
Center Director
Jennifer Radloff brings a wealth of experience to Busy Bees El Mirage, where she has spent 17 of her 27 years in child care. Her educational background includes college-level studies in Early Childhood Education, enhancing her profound understanding of child development.Jennifer's favorite aspect of her role is witnessing the daily growth and learning of the children in her care. Her dedication is rooted in her extensive career, which allows her to observe and contribute to the developmental
