Summary

Contact Info

K&D BUSY BEES DAYCARE
162 OAKLAND AVE
Deer Park , NY 11729
Tel: (631) 940-7365

Director: KATHERINE MAROULIS & DINA MEO
KDBUSYBEES@YAHOO.COM

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

5

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years and 6 months

Extended day

No

School year

Year round program

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

5

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

Features of the Preschool

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs

No

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

OUR PHILOSOPHY IS THAT EACH CHILD IS TREATED AS AN INDIVIDUAL AND THAT THEIR HEALTH, SAFETY AND EDUCATION IS PRIMARY IMPORTANCE. WE PROVIDE EACH CHILD WITH THE SPECIAL ATTENTION AND CARE THEY REQUIRE FROM OUR LOVING FACILITY. AT K&D BUSY BEES THE CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH EXPERIENCING, MAKING CHOICES AND INTERACTION. UNLIKE COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS, HOME DAYCARE PROVIDES YOUR CHILD WITH A CONSISTENT , HEALTHY AND BONDING ENVIROMENT WHICH IS SO IMPORTANT TO YOUNG LIVES.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language			YES
Oral language	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development			n/a
Math and number sense	-	-	YES
Time & space	-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	YES
Music	-	-	YES

Visual arts	-	-	YES
Physical activity	-	-	YES

Other subjects taught			n/a

Director's Comments

AT K & D BUSY BEES THE CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH EXPERIENCING, MAKING CHOICES AND INTERACTIONS. WE EMPHASIZE ON GUIDED FREE PLAY, STRUCTURED CLASS TIME AND RESPONSIBILITY.

Quality of Teaching

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Small group sessions
- Parents in classroom early on

Discipline, Health and Safety

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

Medications

- We call parents when the child needs medication

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: Required for all applicants and takes the form of director-child

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 6 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.