Busy Bees Palm Valley Child Care Center

"Busy Bees' curriculum fosters children's autonomy in learning by offering choices, guided exploration, and multiple self-expression avenues." - Emily Jorgensen

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Busy Bees Child Care Center in Goodyear, AZ, is now open and ready to be a leading destination for exceptional early childhood education. Serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, our center is meticulously designed to incorporate the BeeCurious Curriculum, focusing on a child-led learning approach that fosters curiosity and creativity. This innovative curriculum covers a broad spectrum of educational areas, including STEM, literacy, and creative arts, tailored to support the developmental stages of each child.

At Busy Bees Palm Valley, we understand that the quality of care is paramount for parents. Our center will offer a safe, secure, and engaging environment where children can thrive under the guidance of our passionate and highly qualified educators. Each staff member is dedicated to providing personalized attention, fostering an atmosphere where children feel valued and understood.

Our state-of-the-art center will not only focus on academic excellence but also on the physical well-being and nutrition of every child, ensuring they receive balanced meals prepared daily. With spacious classrooms, modern learning materials, and expansive outdoor play areas, Busy Bees Palm Valley is committed to setting new standards in daycare, child care, pre-k, and preschool education.

By choosing Busy Bees Palm Valley, families in Goodyear, AZ, will have access to a nurturing environment that is more than a daycare, respecting each child's individuality while promoting a lifelong love for learning. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey, shaping the future of our community's youngest members.

14070 W Van Buren St, Goodyear, AZ 85338, USA
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Open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Call for Enrollment: 480.405.9585

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

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

Subsidy

Music

Parking

Healthy Meals & Snacks

Qualified Educators

Yoga

Dance & Movement

Military Discount

Our Center Directors can provide more information regarding financial assistance and they can assist you with the process as well.

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!

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Center Director

Nicole Skinner has dedicated over two decades to the field of child care, bringing a profound commitment to educational development to her role as Center Director at Busy Bees Palm Valley. With 25 years of experience in child care and 19 years at her current center, Nicole’s professional journey is distinguished by her deep understanding of educational psychology, which she studied at the bachelor's level.

Nicole's approach to education is rooted in the belief that learning transcends