Busy Bees Paradise Valley Child Care Center
Welcome to Busy Bees Paradise Busy Bees Child Care Center, formerly known as Valley Learning, located at 4041 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85028. Just minutes from Paradise Busy Bees shopping and dining district, our center offers a perfect blend of convenience and high-quality daycare, child care, and preschool services.
At Busy Bees Paradise Busy Bees, we understand the priorities of families in our community. We are committed to providing an environment that emphasizes safety, nurturing care, and a structured, enriching curriculum. As a Quality First 3 Star Center, our dedicated team of educators is highly qualified and focused on catering to the individual needs of each child, fostering a love for learning in a fun and engaging manner.
Our facility stands out for its cleanliness and attention to detail, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for all children. We follow a STEAM-based curriculum, integrating science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics into our daily activities. This approach aligns with Arizona’s Early Learning Standards, preparing children for future academic and personal success.
At Busy Bees Paradise Busy Bees, we believe in creating strong foundations for lifelong learning. Our center is more than just a daycare center; it's a community where children grow, learn, and thrive. Visit us to experience the warm, welcoming environment that makes Busy Bees Paradise Busy Bees Child Care Center a preferred choice for families in Phoenix.
-
4041 East Cactus Road Phoenix, AZ 85028
Get Directions -
Open 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
-
Call for Enrollment: 480.405.9585
-
Licensed for 211 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
Get More Info
Please provide us with a few details about yourself to receive more information on availability and openings.
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
Hello, my name is Chelsea Baca. I am originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico. I have been working in childcare for ten years. I worked in childcare in a variety of roles such as a head start teacher, a CLASS assessor for Quality First, and an Associate Executive Director for a large nonprofit’s childcare department. I have my bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. I love working in childcare and knowing that the work I do can have a lasting and positive impact on their lives. In my
Book a Tour
Red, White & Blue Snack Ideas Even Toddlers Will Love
Global Citizenship Begins Here: Developing Cultural Awareness in Early Learners
5 Canada Day Crafts: Maple Leaf Art
