Childcare - Honey Bees

Welcome to the Honey Bee Room!

In the Honey Bee Room you find qualified teachers who plan a balanced schedule for the 3 to 4 year-old children.

Encouraging independence in the children is an important part of our program. The children help by cleaning up the room, setting the table for lunch, passing the food, washing hands, getting coats off and on when needed and putting on shoes. It’s fun to see a child’s face when they can accomplish at least one, if not many, of these tasks.

Reading is also an important part of our program. We encourage the children to look at books independently and also provide group time for the children to listen to the teachers read our books. Our loft area provides the perfect spot for our children to look at books in a quiet environment either by themselves or with their friend. Children may also go under the loft to just relax on some pillows.

Art is another important part of our program. We have free art set up - an easel with paint, chalk and markers - where children can freely go to create. We also have paper, markers and crayons out on the shelf for the children to use and create something wonderful. We plan a daily art activity and use different things to paint with, such as Q-Tips, sticks, feathers and string. It’s just fun to let the children expand their horizons by using many different tools.

We keep the lines of communication open with parents by filling out daily sheets with information such as how much they ate at mealtime, how long they took their nap and at least one special thing their child did or said that day. We also have teacher-parent conferences to communicate your children’s developmental progress.

All in all, the Honey Bee room teachers and children just like to have fun!

Typical Honey Bee Daily Schedule
Monday – Friday, 6:30am - 6:00pm

This is the basic pattern of the day in the Honey Bee Room. The schedule is adjusted based on individual needs of each child. We may add and subtract activities depending on the day.

6:30am – 8:00am Arrival

As the children and parents arrive each child is greeted by one of the staff. The children have their choice of activities during this time. At the end of this time period, the children will prepare for breakfast by picking up their toys and washing their hands.

8:00am – 8:30am Breakfast

Our on-site cook prepares breakfast daily for the children. The menu changes daily and might include waffles, French toast, cereals, oatmeal, and bagels. A menu is posted to let parents know what is being served for breakfast, lunch and the mid-afternoon snack.

8:30am – 8:45am Bathroom Break

8:45am – 9:00am Circle Time/Outdoor Prep

The teachers and the children will go over the day’s activities and then get ready to go outside and play.

9:00am – 10:00am Outside Time

The children go outside (weather permitting) and play on our large fenced playground. There are a variety of games and activities available to them such as digging in the sand, playing on the climbers, riding bikes, playing tag, hula hoops, etc…

10:00am – 10:20am Small Group Time - Stories and Discussion

The children will get together and have stories and discussion on the “Theme of the Week”. Some past themes have been colors, seasons, transportation, occupations, and holidays around the world.

10:20am – 11:00am Open Play

The children will have teacher directed free choice play. Some options for them include playing with blocks, legos, games, house area, science area, book or library corner, free art, etc…

11:00am – 11:45am Clean up/Lunch

Children will put the toys and activities away and wash their hands. A nutritious lunch prepared by our on-site cook will be served.

11:45am – 12:00 noon Bathroom Break

12:00pm – 12:30pm Table Top Activities

The Honey Bees work on art projects associated with the Theme of the Week. Your child will bring home many art projects to cover your refrigerator door!

12:30pm – 12:45pm Quiet Stories before Nap Time

This is a transition time from playing to napping for the children. The teachers will read a few stories to help settle children for their afternoon nap.

12:45pm – 2:45pm Nap Time

The children nestle in on their cots with their blankets and comfort items. When a child wakes up, they are invited to do quiet activities while the other children sleep. Those children that do not nap are encouraged to rest for 30 minutes.

2:45pm – 3:15pm Afternoon Snack

As nappers wake up, they will wash their hands and join together for snack time.

3:15pm – 3:30pm Bathroom Break

3:30pm – 4:00pm Music and Movement (3-4 centers)

The children will play a variety musical instruments, sing and dance during this time.

4:00pm – 5:00pm Clean up/Outdoor Prep/ Outside Time

The children will pick up the toys and activities they were playing with go outside again to run, play and get some fresh air (weather permitting).

5:00am – 5:15pm Small Group Time

The teachers and children will get together and talk about their day.

5:15pm – 6:00pm: Departure/Open Play

The Honey Bees will combine with the Tiggers. Parents begin to arrive for their children. The children will participate in teacher directed free choice play.

Special Days:

Mondays

Science Explorers: Children may learn about animals, nature, bugs, etc. There is a fee for this class that is paid by the parent.

Tuesdays

Movie Day: Each week a child is chosen to bring in a short ½ hour movie that is age appropriate or corresponds to the units we are learning about.

Thursdays

Music: A teacher from the Growing with Music Program comes to FCDC in the morning. Children will sing songs and play instruments. The fees for the music program are included in the tuition.

Bring a Book Day: Children will take turns bringing in a book that the teachers will read to the class.

Children love the variety these activities add to their week!