ABOUT
Get to Know Little Busy Bee Preschool
and My Philosophy
ABOUT ME
Little Busy Bee Preschool and Miss Jess
Hi, Im Miss Jess. The lucky one that gets to spend time with the most awe-inspiring group of kids, everyday! I have been around young aged children all of my life and have always been drawn towards their innocence, wonder and curiosity for the world. I have always believed that young children hold a unique ability to remind adults to slow down and find happiness in the little things that often go unnoticed in our busy every day lives. With that in mind, I built this program. To give young children of all backgrounds a place to establish a healthy sense of community, find joy, build connections, ignite creativity and inquisitiveness, all while gaining a deep love for learning- To cultivate self-confidence and fortify foundational skills essential for lifelong success.
"Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded." - Loris Malaguzzi
I view each child as a whole being and strive to provide a space that supports their overall growth and development, honoring the natural pace at which they learn and explore. I have always believed that fostering a welcoming environment and investing the time into building positive relationships with each child is a powerful approach to pave their way to happiness and success not only in school, but in life.
Todays children spend less time outside than ever before, missing out on valuable experiences that foster a love for the natural world, build resilience, and support their well-being. Little Busy Bee Preschool's outdoor space is intentionally designed to reconnect children with nature, offering endless opportunities to explore, imagine, and engage with the world around them. Here, children develop physical skills, grow in confidence, and learn to navigate both risk and wonder- all of which lay the foundation for lifelong curiosity and health.
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MY APPROACH
Play, Learn, Grow
At Little Busy Bee Preschool, PLAY is the heart of this program. I am inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and project- based learning. These philosophies emphasize child-led exploration, creativity, and collaboration. I view each child as curious, capable, and eager to make connections with the world around them. Powerful and meaningful learning emerges from children's interests, and I encourage them to pursue projects that allow them to ask questions, solve problems, and express their ideas in various ways.
As children are arriving, they may hang up their belongings and then begin their work. Children are invited to move freely about the space whether we are indoors or out. Exploring and developing interests while collaborating with peers or independently. Through continuous observation, new materials are placed out to enhance or challenge play, sparking big ideas that may unfold into a group project. Our group projects are built entirely off of children's interests and bring a strong focus towards developing foundational skills. Through these projects, academic skills are introduced in a way that feels natural and low- stress, allowing children to develop these skills at their own pace.
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Each day, we come together for group time, a space that fosters a strong sense of community and belonging. During this time, we often open organic conversation that helps us get to know one another, build respect for each other, and understand what it means to be part of a community. We may draw in our journals, read a story, learn new songs or play games.
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A healthy snack is offered each day at our community tables where conversation and friendships emerge. We then clean up and transition outdoors.
Inside the preschool there is an art area, block corner, community tables for personal or group activities, playhouse, sensory and light table, reading nook, writing center and other areas that offer free exploration and play.
A carefully curated outdoor environment is built to develop a love for nature and support the whole child. A playhouse, swings, climbing structures, slides, tires, sand and mud pit, mud kitchen, exploration station, water tables, garden area, grass area, bike and scooter path are offered. We go outdoors daily and take advantage of all types of weather.
Our preschool schedule is predictable and has very little transition times. It holds structure but flexibility when it comes to each child's needs. Class sizes are small, holding a maximum of 8 children per class (for the 3-6 year old group) and a maximum of 4 children in the 2-3 year old group. Fostering a space where children thrive, feel valued, and are more likely to reach their full potential.
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