Curious Bees
Starting at 2.5 years
Curious Bees is where warm, relationship-based care meets real academic introduction and your child stays in that environment all year as the curriculum grows with them. No rushing to the next room; teachers layer in new literacy, math, and Spanish as each child is ready.
ABOUT OUR CLASSROOM
Preschool, Gently Begun
Curious Bees runs on Creative Curriculum enhanced with early academic scaffolding the same intentional framework used in our preschool rooms, introduced gently here. Children explore letter sounds, number concepts, and basic Spanish through play, music, and movement.
Nurture remains the foundation: familiar teachers, consistent routines, and a classroom that feels like a second home. By the time a Curious Bee moves up, they aren’t starting preschool they’re continuing it.
What your child will experience
A DAY IN CURIOUS BEES
- Morning meeting calendar, weather, names, and group discussion.
- Structured literacy warm-up letters, sounds, and print awareness.
- Early math counting, sorting, patterns, and number recognition.
- Spanish introduction songs, colors, numbers, and greetings.
- Choice time art, sensory, dramatic play, and block centers.
- Outdoor play and gross motor development.
- Lunch and self-help skills practice.
- Storytime, afternoon activity, and nap / rest.
PARENT CONCERNS WE ADDRESS
Academics
Is my 2.5-year-old ready for academics? Yes when it’s play-based. We never drill or pressure; letters, numbers, and Spanish come through songs, games, and hands-on materials that feel like fun.
Separation
the same consistent-caregiver approach as our younger rooms; trust is built before challenge is introduced.
Preschool readiness
parents already researching preschools will find this room is the competitive advantage they’re looking for.
BY THE END OF THIS ROOM
- Recognizing their name in print and beginning letter identification.
- Counting objects to 5 with one-to-one correspondence.
- Learning 10–15 Spanish words through songs and daily routines.
- Using 3–4 word sentences and asking “why” and “how” questions.
MEET OUR TEACHERS
Ms. Anai
Lead Preschool Teacher | Curious Bees
Ms. Anai is passionate about helping children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. She creates a positive classroom where preschoolers are encouraged to ask questions, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning through hands on experiences.
Ms. Karol
Teacher Assistant | Curious Bees
Ms. Karol brings patience, kindness, and encouragement to the Curious Bees classroom. She enjoys supporting children as they learn new skills, build friendships, and celebrate each milestone in a caring and engaging environment.
My daughter is 2 and a half and has been going here since she was 11 months old. She comes home and talks lovingly about her teachers. The staff is caring, trustworthy and thoughtful.This isn’t a big name daycare but the facilities are clean, the kids are well taken care of and there isn’t ridiculous staff turn over. I’m really happy with our experience here and I would absolutely recommend!
– Caitlin Kerrigan
We’d love to meet you!
Come see our classroom, meet our team and discover why families love BusyBees of Palisade.