Busy Bees Provinces

"We love Busy Bees Provinces; our child has been there for over 2 years and she loves it! The facility is very clean, and the staff is incredible. The staff is always so kind, helpful, and understanding. I know when I drop off my child, she's in good hands. Highly recommend this center." - William Shaw

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Welcome to Busy Bees Provinces Child Care Center, previously known as Arizona Children's Academy, a premier child care, daycare, and preschool center located in the heart of Chandler, AZ. Our center is celebrated for its commitment to delivering exceptional care, a comprehensive and stimulating curriculum, and a strong focus on cleanliness and meticulous attention to detail.

At our expansive Chandler center, we foster a welcoming and dynamic environment where children are encouraged to flourish under the care of skilled and devoted educators. Our team is not only proficient in early childhood education but also dedicated to supporting the individual development and well-being of each child.

The curriculum at Busy Bees Provinces is carefully crafted to engage young learners, blending STEAM

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!

Center Director

Dee Clark has dedicated over 26 years to the field of child care, joining the Busy Bees team at the Provinces center three years ago. While she has amassed a significant number of college courses in education, Dee is still deciding which degree will best complement her extensive practical experience.

Dee's favorite aspect of being a Center Director at Busy Bees is the joyous greetings—smiles and hugs from the children as soon as they walk through the door. This warm welcome not only uplifts her