Our Busy Bees Child Care Center in Mesa is anticipated to open in winter 2026. 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 on Mesa will offer 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
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3544 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213, USA
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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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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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Please provide us with a few details about yourself to receive more information on availability and rates.Center Offerings
Music
Parking
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Qualified Educators
Yoga
Dance & Movement
Military Discount
Subsidy
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.
All our centers are completely nut-free, and we work with families with children who have other food sensitivities and allergies to ensure their safety and well-being.
Our Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.
Our Yoga program enriches our preschool curriculum, fostering young minds and bodies for lifelong mental and physical well-being through fun, themed sessions.
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!
Our Center Directors can provide more information regarding financial assistance and they can assist you with the process as well.
Upcoming Events for Families
Stop by Busy Bees Mesa for our Meet the Teacher Open House and National Pancake Day Celebration!
Get ready to have a day of fun and good food with our Busy Bees community at our upcoming open house event! Children and families can enjoy pancakes at our welcome station, guided tours of our school with a chance to meet our teachers, and both indoor and outdoor activity stations throughout the center. Don't miss this chance to explore our center, meet our staff, and learn about all the great things our community can offer!
📅 Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
📍 Location: 3544 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213
We can’t wait to see you there!
Center Director
Hello, my name is Darling Hall and I am proud to serve as the Center Director of Busy Bees Preschool in Mesa, AZ. I have over 20 years of experience in early childhood education and a background in both Montessori and Traditional preschool models. My passion is to create caring, supportive spaces where young children can grow, explore and thrive. I believe that early learning lays the foundation for a lifetime of confidence, curiosity and compassion.
When I am not at school, I enjoy spending
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