Bumble Bee Parent Handbook

Requirements

We are very pleased that you have entrusted Bumble Bee Daycare & Learning Center with the care of your child. There is very important information about your child that we need completed for his/her file: REMEMBER YOUR CHILD CANNOT START SCHOOL WITHOUT FORMS LISTED BELOW AND ALL REQUIREMENTS MET!

• Enrollment Packet
• Child Care Food Program (CCFP) Application
• (HRS) 3040 Yellow/White Form – Health Form (your physician will provide)
• (HRS) 680 Blue Form – Immunization Form (your physician will provide)
• Signed Parents Handbook Agreement & Tuition Agreement

1. Health forms must be updated every two years.
2. Immunization forms must be updated yearly or prior to the expiration date determined by the child’s doctor.

We look forward to sharing the joy of early childhood education with you and your child!

Philosophy Statement

At Bumble Bee Day Care & Learning Center, we create a warm and supportive environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. We believe children learn best when they are encouraged, guided, and given opportunities to grow at their own pace.

Our program blends teacher-guided instruction with hands-on learning that is appropriate for each age level, from toddlers through elementary students. We focus on building confidence, self-esteem, and independence while supporting each child’s social, emotional, and academic development.

Every child is unique. We are committed to meeting individual needs by providing developmentally appropriate support, accommodations, and encouragement so each child can succeed and thrive.

Mission

Our mission is to provide children and families with a true home away from home. We strive to create a loving, caring, and welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and valued, and where parents feel confident and at peace leaving their children in our care.

Our dedicated staff is committed to building a strong foundation based on love, kindness, respect, gratitude, generosity, and humility. We believe children are the future leaders of our world, and it is our responsibility to nurture them emotionally, socially, and academically while preparing them to grow into educated, confident individuals.

Educational Approach

At Bumble Bee Day Care & Learning Center, we focus on teaching children in a way that feels natural, supportive, and meaningful. We believe learning happens best when children feel safe, cared for, and confident in their environment.

Our classrooms offer a balance of guided learning and hands-on activities. Teachers lead lessons while also giving children time to explore, ask questions, and learn through experience. As children grow, academics become more structured while still supporting healthy development.

We place strong emphasis on early literacy, math, problem-solving, and social-emotional development. Our teachers observe each child closely and adapt instruction to support different learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels.

By creating a consistent, loving, and academically focused environment, we prepare children not only for success in school, but for lifelong learning and leadership.

Rules & Hours of Operation

• Open from 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Your child CANNOT be at the center for more than 10 hours daily.
• Children may not be dropped off after 10:00 AM unless they have a medical excuse form.
• Breakfast is served until 8:30 a.m.; no exceptions.
• Late pickup: after 6:30 PM, $1 per minute, payable to the teacher at pickup.

National Holidays

The center is closed on the following holidays:

• Fourth of July
• Labor Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Thanksgiving Day & Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
• New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day

Discipline Policy

Discipline is designed to help children learn acceptable behaviors. Teachers maintain developmentally appropriate limits and expectations, helping children resolve conflicts while guiding them toward acceptable behavior.

Ratios

• 1-Year-Old: 1 staff – 5 children
• 2-Year-Old: 1 staff – 7 children
• 3-Year-Old: 1 staff – 9 children
• 4-Year-Old: 1 staff – 11 children
• Elementary (5+): 1 staff – 15 children

Inclusion Policy

We provide an inclusive educational environment, enabling children with disabilities to develop autonomy, independence, competency, and confidence. Teachers and staff work closely with families to support developmentally appropriate practices and accommodations.

Disability Non-Discrimination Statement

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified children with disabilities upon request, as specified under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Individualized Education Plans

We collaborate with families whose children have IFSPs or IEPs, attending meetings and incorporating goals into classroom instruction. All professional fees are the responsibility of the family.