Our Mission

Enrollment Policies

Children 2 months of age and older are eligible for enrollment at Busy Bees Daycare Center program. All forms must be completed and submitted prior to the first day of attendance.

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Health Policies

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Children must have a current immunization record and physical examination signed by a physician on file. Immunization records and physicals are updated regularly.  The child must be immunized prior to enrollment and must receive additional immunizations as required by state law (unless parent provides proper documentation of medical or religious exemption).

Children must not attend daycare center when:

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• Their temperature is in excess of 100.4 degrees

• They are vomiting and/or have diarrhea

• They have a fresh cold

• They have a contagious infection

• They are in discomfort and require one to one care

In the event that your child becomes ill in the daycare center, you will be called to pick up your child. Your child must be symptoms free for 24 hours before returning to the daycare center.

 Parents must inform the daycare center within 24 hours or the next business day after their children or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life-threatening diseases, which must be reported immediately.

Nutrition Policies

At Busy Bees Child Care Center, we serve catered lunch, if family chooses to purchase it, and up to 2 snacks daily according to each child’s schedule. Parents must supply formula/milk and infant food before 12 months of age. Reasonable accommodations for special diets will be handled on an individual basis to best meet the needs of the child and family. Medical recommendations with doctor’s statement related to special diet requirement need to be on file. Busy Bees Daycare center is a NUT FREE facility. 

Supplies and Equipment

Parents are responsible for providing their child’s provider with the following items:

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• Disposable wipes (infants and toddlers)

• Disposable diapers (infants and toddlers)

• At least one complete change of clothing including shoes, socks and seasonally appropriate clothing

• Swimming suit, hat and a sunblock in summer

• Insect repellent

• Bottles, sippy cups

• Sleeping bags

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Field Trips

Busy Bees daycare center providers and parents are encouraged to plan and participate in field trips. Outings are an important enrichment experience for the young child. They provide children with an opportunity to explore their environment. Children are required to be transported in an age-appropriate, federally approved infant or child car seat. Transportation to and from family child care homes will be the responsibility of the parents.

Emergency Procedures

Busy Bees has established emergency procedures to ensure the well-being of all children in our center. Please discuss and put in writing emergency procedures with your classroom teachers. Make sure you know the answers to following questions:

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• Where would children be evacuated in case of an emergency?

• How would school communicate with parents?

• Does a teacher have the list of all numbers where you can be reached?

• Who should the teacher contact in an emergency in the event that you or another family member is unavailable. 

• Does your teacher have at least three day supply of formula, food, diapers and drinking water in case of an emergency. Do You need to provide anything?

Emergency Closings

Busy Bees Family Daycare will be CLOSED only when Montgomery County Public Schools are CLOSED for the full/entire day to the public due to inclement weather or other emergencies. (There will be no reimbursements for care missed in this situation.)

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Holiday Policies

Busy Bees Daycare Center is closed for the following paid holidays:

• New Year’s Day

• Martin Luther King's Day

• MCPS Spring Break 

• Easter Monday

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day 

• Labor Day

• Columbus Day

• Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday)

• Christmas through New Year

* In addition, we will be closed one week in summer. Please see yearly calendar for details. 

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Family Vacations

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Families taking vacations need to notify classroom teachers about the length of absence of their children.. Families are responsible for tuition payments for the time child/children are absent from daycare. 

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Substitute Care

If your child's teacher is unable to attend the class, arrangements will be made for an approved classroom substitute.

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Absences

Please notify the provider at least one hour before scheduled arrival time if your child is not going to be present that day.  It is our policy to contact you if your child is absent from care without notice.  If we cannot reach you, we will contact your emergency contacts.

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General Information Changes

Please notify the office immediately in writing of any changes in emergency information, telephone number, job change, address change, or any other changes.

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Communication

Parents, and daycare staff work together as a team to serve the best interest of the child. Respectful, open, honest communication between parents, and the daycare staff is crucial to your child’s well-being. To facilitate effective communication:

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• Daily activities will be posted on Kid Report.

• Parents and providers may establish a mutually convenient conference time.