Busy Bees Preschool

Our Story

Busy Bees Preschool began its journey in September of 2004 as a small, nurturing space for young learners at Steele Memorial United Methodist Church in Barboursville, WV. From humble beginnings, we've blossomed into a vibrant learning center serving children from the community. Our mission to provide a high-quality, Christian-inspired preschool experience remains our unwavering purpose.

Our Philosophy

At Busy Bees, we believe in the power of play-based learning to foster young minds. We prioritize a safe, secure environment that encourages exploration, discovery, and social interaction. By focusing on development across all domains - physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual - we empower our little learners to reach their full potential.

Our Approach

Our emergent curriculum is tailored to each child's individual needs and fosters curiosity, creativity, and social-emotional growth. We utilize a combination of child-directed and teacher-guided activities, incorporating:

• Free Play: Ample opportunities for independent exploration and exploration.
• Circle Time: Engaging discussions on weather, seasons, and other concepts.
• Alphabet Focus: Fun activities to recognize, write, and explore sounds of letters.
• Art Activities: Encouraging self-expression and creativity through various mediums.
• Large Motor Skills: Opportunities to develop physical skills like running, jumping, and climbing.
• Story Telling: Engaging in shared stories to build vocabulary, comprehension, and imagination.
• Creative Movement and Music: Encouraging rhythmic expression and whole-body learning.

Our Values

Our core values guide everything we do at Busy Bees:

• Christian Faith: We believe in creating a nurturing space that fosters spiritual growth alongside cognitive and social development.
• Nurturing Growth: We provide individual attention and support to help each child reach their full potential.
• Safe and Secure Environment: We prioritize creating a positive and secure environment where children can feel loved and valued.
• Play-Based Learning: We believe in the importance of joyful exploration and discovery through play.
• Community Connection: We are committed to building relationships with families and engaging with the local community.