Busy Bee Daycare and Educational center

We absolutely love Busy Bee! When we moved from out of state, I was nervous about how my daughter would adjust to a new daycare environment—she had formed close friendships at her previous school, and I was worried the transition might be difficult. But Busy Bee quickly won both of our hearts. The teachers are truly incredible—caring, kind, deeply knowledgeable about child development, and impressively organized. From day one, they made my daughter feel welcome and supported, and it's been amazing to watch how much she has grown, both academically and socially, since joining Busy Bee. One of the things I appreciate most is the peace of mind I have every day knowing she's in such good hands. I never have to worry—she’s safe, happy, and thriving. She genuinely looks forward to going to school, and more often than not, she’s not quite ready to leave when I arrive to pick her up! We’re so sad to be leaving Busy Bee due to another move. It’s hard to say goodbye to a place that has meant so much to our family. We will always be grateful for the love, care, and learning our daughter received here—it will always hold a special place in our hearts.

We can’t say enough nice things about Busy Bee. We recently moved away after our now 2-year-old daughter had been there for about 7 months, and we were incredibly sad to leave. Ms. Rocio and all the staff members are all amazing. They also have a very low turnover rate of staff which I think is quite rare. The facility is clean and inviting, the playground is amazing, and the environment is warm and nurturing while also being a wonderful educational experience. Our daughter loved coming here every day and was clearly very happy.

Our daughter was at Busy Bee from 5-15mo, and I can’t say enough good things about the infant room care. The ladies are caring, attentive, and so invested in the children in their care. Our daughter loved spending time there, often bouncing up and down in joy when we arrived and occasionally asking for the daycare ladies - especially Ana - on the weekend! She absolutely flourished at Busy Bee and we were so sad to leave (we moved away). I felt like the teachers were partners with us, and helped us think through illnesses, developmental progress, sleeping or eating issues, etc., in a way that was very respectful and also extremely helpful. We always had efficient communication with the staff and our emails or calls were promptly replied to. The only thing I’d love to see is some sort of electronic communication option, whether by WhatsApp or an app, but they used paper sheets to communicate with parents at the end of the day and that did work well. When I researched locations, I found their costs to be mid-range for the area, and it was worth every penny to us. If we ever move back to the area, we would go back to Busy Bee in a heartbeat.

We are incredibly grateful for the amazing year our son spent at Busy Bee. When my family and I arrived in this country from China over a year ago for my education, our son knew only a few English words like "pee," "poo," and "help." But after a year at Busy Bee, he's now fluent in English and has even picked up some Spanish. Children do indeed learn languages quickly, but what truly makes Busy Bee special is its warm and familial atmosphere. I particularly love their guiding principle, prominently displayed at the entrance, which reads: "Love is the most powerful educational tool we have." Ms. Roccio is a wonderful teacher who not only takes care of the kids but also provides us with valuable parenting insights when we're unsure about childcare at home. Ms. Marta, despite her youth, is incredibly patient and full of affection for the children. Among all the daycares our son has attended in Beijing, Chicago, and Arlington, Busy Bee is his favorite. To us, everyone at Busy Bee is family. Regardless of where our family's journey takes us next, Busy Bee will always be a comforting haven for us. This fantastic daycare in Arlington, VA, will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

***UPDATE*** I would love to give a new review so I can give this center another five stars! Unfortunately, we will be leaving this center due to a relocation for work, but wanted to let the wider community know that if you are looking for a daycare that treats your child(ren) as their own, this is the place. My daughter came home happy EVERY single day. She was well cared for and I wish I could bring this entire staff with me where ever I go. I cannot say enough good things about Busy Bee Daycare. It was extremely difficult to find a center even comparable to this one, they are truly second to none. My daughter loves going to this daycare! Was nervous about my daughter going to daycare (She's my only child) but the staff eased my mind. They are so sweet to my child, taking very good care of her, giving me updates every day on how her day went. When I first looked at this daycare, I met all of the teachers, was given a thorough tour of each daycare section, including schedules, a tour of the kitchen to show the fresh ingredients they use for cooking each of the meals. I cannot say enough good things about this daycare!