Busy Bees Academy Of Learning

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  • Telephone: (561) 620-8383

Summary

Contact Info

Busy Bees Academy Of Learning
250 Nw 20th St
Boca Raton , FL  33431-7904
Tel: (561) 620-8383

Director: Harvinder Kaur

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Quality of teaching Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four Stars
Home-school connection Four And Half Stars
Parent community Four And Half Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Four And Half Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  4

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.8) Four And Half Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four And Half Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four And Half Stars
Outside play equipment Five Stars

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Wonderful Preschool! Highly recommended!: I still remember the day when I first went for school tour at Busy Bees around 2 years back.... I was extra cautious & concerned about choosing a preschool for my son but when I met with the Busy Bees director all my concerns were best answered. She is very thoughtful on how the kids should be taught, different learning methods, etc. I was very impressed with her passion for kids education & decided to put my son in Busy Bees. I am glad now that I took that decision.

My son is very happy going to busy Bees. Its a very cheerful place for a preschooler to enjoy The teachers are loving, attentive and responsive to all the children's needs. They are wonderful at helping the children negotiate amongst themselves and make the kids feel welcome. Kids are usually very enthusiastic & overall ambiance is so good, you feel like a big family. The teachers make sure that the kids have lots to explore & learn. Many a times I get amused by the kind of creative work he does at the school. Everything is clean and in its place. Children are treated with respect and patience. Snack and lunch time are joys to behold, as the children sit beautifully at their tables, listening to each classmate about what they brought for lunch & sharing their experiences for the day

They have quite a few extra activities also to keep the kids busy like dance, Karate etc. I found school curriculum also quite comprehensive & advanced. Most pre KG kids learn what they are suppose to learn in KG. I would highly recommend this preschool to anyone who is looking for professional & affordable preschool with experienced, loving teachers in an educationally rich environment.

Parent #2
Busy Bees is a very clean and safe enviorment. With excellent staff and a caring director. My chilod learned a great deal while at school here.

Parent #3
Since I had stayed home with my daughter for her first 3.5 years I was extra cautious about choosing a preschool. She was shy and had never gone to school for more than a few hours at school. I also wanted her to be given adequate attention and treated with love and respect. Having just moved to the area I was very concerned about whether or not Iâ??d find the right school.

After inquiring into 6 to 10 different schools I choose Busy Bees. The owner and director, Mrs. Harvinder is the greatest child-advocate you could hope for. She constantly works with her staff in an effort to make sure the children are being treated fairly, listened to, and benefiting from the school experience.

When it was said and done my daughter spent one-year at Busy Bees before graduating to Kindergarten. Over the course of that year my daughter grew tremendously. She became increasingly self-confidant, learned to read, and made great friendships. Now sheâ??s doing wonderfully in Kindergarten. (Much of what she is now doing she began doing in preschool.)

Parent #4
I love this preschool. The employees are wonderful and have been their for many years and the owner is a terrific person. I still take my youngest child to Busy Bees when I have some where I need to be. They always welcome me with open arms. My youngest son is now 8 years old and he is in the 3rd grade. He attended Busy Bees and he is an honor student. Harvender makes sure that all of her employees get the classes that are needed to keep up with academics. The entire group of employees work together as a big family. I love the atmosphere at Busy Bees. It's a happy place to be. I tell everyone that I meet about Busy Bees and how wonderful this preschool is.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.2) Four Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Four Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four And Half Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four And Half Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Four Stars
Cooperation with other children Four Stars

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
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 - Free play with some structure - - YES
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
It has been four years since my child attended Busy Bees preschool. I know the school is constantly making changes so that the children get the best educational experience. I don't want to respond to her curriculum without knowing how she handles things presently. I know this school was very advanced as far as curriculum four years ago.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.7) Four And Half Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Five Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Four And Half Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Four And Half Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Four And Half Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Four And Half Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Four And Half Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Five Stars
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute Four Stars
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them Four Stars
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Five Stars
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts Five Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Five Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.9) Four And Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four And Half Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Five Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I started out taking my son to Busy Bees, just to get him use to other people. They were so kind to me and they could tell that it was hard for me to be separated from him and it was really hard for him. They were so patient, and never acted like his crying was a problem. He is now 8 years old and a very well rounded young man.

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Harvendar is constantly doing upgrades to her preschool. The school looks great.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.9) Four And Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Four And Half Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

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Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
No

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