BUSY BEE
CHILDREN’S CENTER

“Everyone I have come across is very kind and welcoming.
I am very happy because my child is happy here.” – Parent

The Busy Bee Children’s Center has been offering affordable high-quality early care and education to the Waukegan area since 1968.

The center demonstrates longevity in the community as many staff have celebrated more than 10 years of employment at the site and many parents of current students attended Busy Bee as children.

Individualized Learning
Busy Bee receives state funding for Preschool for All, which helps ensure children are taught kindergarten readiness and social and emotional skills that equip them for school progression. More than 90 percent of children attending Busy Bee programs meet developmental outcome goals.

Healthy Lifestyles
Busy Bee offers a Healthy Lifestyles curriculum, emphasizing healthy eating and exercise and providing family events such as health fairs, field days and parent workshops. Bulletin board displays with reminders about how to be healthy and fit are scattered throughout the center. Busy Bee’s recreation areas include a spacious outdoor playground and an indoor Gross Motor Room.

Parent & Family Engagement
Our family-friendly environment includes an open-door policy, welcoming parents to visit the classroom any time the center is open. We also encourage parent involvement via parent workshops; family nights; field trips; home visits for 3- to 5-year-old children; parent/teacher conferences; volunteer opportunities; and lending library backpacks filled with children’s books and music and parent resources. Many of Busy Bee’s teachers are bilingual in Spanish and English.

We Accept Child Care Subsidies and Military Assistance!
Through the CCAP program, we work with families to provide premier child care services at a reduced rate depending on income and additional criteria. We also offer reduced rates through the Military Assistance program in collaboration with Child Care Aware.

For additional information visit our page on the Child Care Assistance Program. To find out if your family meets the criteria for a child care subsidy, contact our center director.

View our COVID-19 Health & Safety Procedures

What The Parents Are Saying

“The teachers are very helpful when I have questions or concerns about my child’s development. Personally, I think that the center is doing everything they can to meet my needs. I look forward to the family events because I can socialize too.”

“I love that my children attend Busy bee’s. Everyone is very nice. Never rude! When I talk to teachers it feels like I’m talking to family. I thank Busy bee’s for watching my kids.”

“Thanks to all the great staff at Busy Bee. You have been a great help to our family. You have been so kind and very informative.”

“I appreciate everything you all offer, from the compassionate staff to the resourceful teachers. Thank you…”