Busy Bees Surprise Child Care Center

"As a foster parent for 7 years, I highly recommend this center. The caring staff excellently supports children with trauma. My kids adore it here, enjoying fun learning and prompt attention to concerns." - Jackie Sypniewski

Get Enrollment Details Book a Tour

Welcome to Busy Bees Surprise Child Care Center, formerly known as Valley Learning, ideally located at 16303 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374. Nestled near the vibrant Surprise Village Marketplace, our center offers a perfect blend of convenience, top-quality child care, and preschool education, all at a value that resonates with our community.

Our center understands the diverse needs of families in Surprise, AZ. We focus on delivering a nurturing and safe environment where your child can explore, learn, and grow. With a curriculum rich in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), we ensure that each child receives an education that lays a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Our dedicated educators, passionate about early childhood development, create a stimulating environment that aligns with Arizona’s Early Learning Standards.

At Busy Bees Surprise, we recognize the importance of balancing quality with affordability. Our programs are designed to offer the best in child care and education, ensuring that every family has access to top-notch services without compromising on quality.

Safety and health are paramount at our center. We provide nutritious meals and snacks, maintaining high standards of hygiene and wellness. Our facility is built with the safety of your children in mind, equipped with state-of-the-art safety features to offer peace of mind while your child is in our care.

We invite you to visit us and see the difference at Busy Bees Surprise Child Care Learning Center. Our open-door policy allows you to witness our commitment to excellence in child care and preschool education. Join our community, where every child is cherished, and every day is an opportunity for fun, growth, and discovery.

Valley-2-1

16303 West Bell Road Surprise, AZ 85374
Get Directions
Open 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Call for Enrollment: 480.405.9585
Licensed for 122 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

Infant (12mo +)

Our program nurtures recognition of familiar figures, motor skill development, and sensory exploration, among other enriching experiences.

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

Get More Info

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

Clarissa Harrison has devoted over twenty years to the childcare industry, spending the last fourteen at Busy Bees Child Care Centers and eight as a key figure at the Surprise, Arizona location. Born and raised in the valley, Clarissa’s deep-rooted Hispanic heritage and experience as a mother of three shape her nurturing approach to child care.

At Busy Bees Child Care Center, she enjoys daily interactions with families and supporting staff in their professional growth, fostering a vibrant and