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Operations

What are the days and hours of operation?     Firestone:  Monday-Friday  6:30 am – 6:00pm     Longmont:  Monday-Friday  7:30 am – 5:30pm     Yes, we offer half day options from 9:00am - 12:30pm     In Longmont, Little Sprouts Preschool also offers a Drop In Preschool Enrichment Program from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday.

Does each child have their own sleeping mat?               Each student will have their own mat provided for nap time. 

Do preschool students have their own playground?            Firestone: Infants and Toddlers have a separate, secure playground that is enclosed by a fence.  The Preschool has its own playground. It is enclosed by a fence.  	       Longmont: The Preschool has its own playground. It is enclosed by a fence.	

Enrollment

Firestone: Ages accepted 6 weeks- 6 years 

1. How old does my child need to be in order to enroll in this program? 
            Infants: Children must be six weeks old to be enrolled in the Infant program.
            Toddler: Children must be 12 months old to be enrolled in the Toddler program.
            Preschool: Children must be 3 years old and potty trained to be enrolled in the Preschool program.
            Pre-Kindergarten: Children must be 4 years old
If you are unsure about which program your child is eligible for, please contact our admissions team.

2. Do you offer a half day option? 	
            Firestone:  For infants and toddlers, we only accept full time enrollment.  For ages 2-5, we accept full or part time care  (space available)
            Longmont:  We do not offer half day programs however, we do offer 2, 3 or 5 full day options.	

3. Does my child need to be potty trained? 	
             Firestone:   Busy Bee Preschool does not require your child to be potty trained before entering the Toddler program but must be potty trained to enter the Preschool program. When the teachers or parents see signs of readiness or interest using the potty,  we will work to reinforce and encourage toilet training here at school. Parents and teachers are working together with the child to make that transition.	
            Longmont:  We prefer them to be potty trained but we will work with parents to help the kiddos achieve this milestone.	

Safety & Child 

1. How does Busy Bee Preschool handle challenging behaviors?        At Busy Bee Preschool, we use the word guidance when referring to discipline. Our teachers are trained to handle conflicts according to the child’s age and individual stage of development. Our goal is to understand the need behind the behavior and respond accordingly. We also want to build empathy by enhancing the children’s understanding of how their actions affect others. When conflict arises, with the teacher’s support, the children are encouraged to identify emotions, verbalize the problem, and resolve their feelings. Through redirection, our teachers guide the child to refocus attention to a different and more positive experience. Conflict resolution is an opportunity to work on essential social skills, which a person will need forever. 
2. Safety & Child security? Is my child safe at school?Every day we make it our priority to create a safe environment for your child. We are proud to say that our entire staff has a Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. We practice school wide fire, tornado evacuation drills as well as active shooter training drills monthly. Our school is stocked with food, water, and other emergency supplies.   --Before entering the preschool, all parents/guardians must check in electronically   --Entry to the facility is secured with electronic keypads   --At the end of each school day, children are only released to their parent or other pre-authorized person.

Staff

1. How qualified are your preschool teachers?        Our teachers are dedicated educators that meet or exceed all state licensing requirements       They have completed early childhood education credentialing and training requirements and go through the state background check process.        We also have certified aides in the classrooms to help.2. Is your preschool licensed?        Our center is licensed and permitted through Health and Human Services Department, Child Care Division, the city fire district, and the county health department.       The curriculum aligns with the Colorado's Early Learning and Development Guidelines.3. What is the Teacher to Student ratio in each classroom?        Please ask your center director for student ratios. All student ratios are posted outside of the classroom door.

Family Engagement 	

What does family engagement look like at Busy Bee?      We foster family engagement at Busy Bee Preschool! Our goal at Busy Bee Preschool is to be a partner in your child’s education. It is a collaborative process. We appreciate  and strongly encourage your engagement at events during the school year. You can also get involved by driving on field-trips, going to class potlucks, sharing a story or circle time for your child’s birthday, or staying informed with the current events at the school. Your help is always welcome and needed!												

 Tuition & Fees 	

What is included in the fees? 	     The fees cover our complete academic program. 

Do you provide any support for low income families? 	     Yes, we accept CCAP

Do you offer payment options?       Tuition is due weekly.  Invoices are sent out on Saturday and tuition is due on Monday each week.  Parents are automatically billed via checking or credit card online.  We do not accept checks or cash.	

Nutrition 				 		

1. Do you provide lunch or snacks for the children? 		We offer morning and afternoon snack.  Lunch is brought from home daily
       We are very concerned about health and wellness, which is why our meals are nutritious. They follow the MyPlate guidelines, which replace the older food pyramid guidelines. Our meals comply with the state guidelines. 
        Our meal times are a wonderful time for children to interact with each other and staff.

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