Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Early Childhood Education
Valley Child Care & Learning Centers was founded with a mission to provide exceptional early childhood education and care that prioritizes safety, innovation, and holistic development. Our team of dedicated educators brings decades of combined experience in early childhood pedagogy, ensuring each child receives personalized attention in a nurturing environment. We distinguish ourselves through our proprietary BeeCurious Curriculum, which fosters intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth through hands-on, child-led learning experiences.Our commitment to excellence extends to rigorous safety protocols, including state-of-the-art sanitization systems and comprehensive staff training in first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures. We maintain transparent communication with families through our BP Connect app, providing real-time updates on children's progress and daily activities. With over 230 centers across North America, we combine the stability of a large organization with the personalized touch of a family-operated business, ensuring every family feels valued and supported.
Services
Infant Care
Toddler Programs
Preschool Education
Pre-Kindergarten
School Age Care
Nutrition Programs
Family Communication
Safety Protocols
Enrichment Activities
Teacher Training
Highlights and features
- We offer a proprietary research-based curriculum developed by early childhood experts
- Our educators maintain 20+ hours of annual professional development in child development
- We implement the ZONO ozone sanitization system for 99.99% virus elimination
- Our BP Connect app provides real-time updates on your child's daily activities and progress
- We maintain staff-to-child ratios exceeding state licensing requirements for personalized care
What people say
Genuine care for children
Excellent staff communication
Consistent educational approach
Peace of mind through app updates
Flexible scheduling options
Services
Infant Care
Our infant care program provides personalized attention in a secure environment with trained educators monitoring developmental milestones. We maintain optimal staff-to-child ratios for individualized care, including feeding support and sleep schedule management. Parents receive regular updates through our BP Connect app to ensure transparency and peace of mind.
Preschool Education
Our preschool curriculum combines structured learning with creative exploration to develop foundational academic and social skills. Certified educators implement the BeeCurious framework focusing on STEM concepts, language development, and physical literacy. Daily activities promote problem-solving, collaboration, and early literacy through engaging, hands-on experiences tailored to young learners.
School Age Care
We offer comprehensive before-and-after school care with transportation services, homework support, and enrichment activities. Our programs include STEM projects, arts and crafts, and organized sports to promote continued development. Certified staff create structured yet flexible environments that balance academic support with recreational opportunities for children aged 5-12.
Nutrition Programs
Our USDA-compliant nutrition program features chef-prepared meals with fresh ingredients, offering balanced options that meet dietary requirements. Menus include daily fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and protein sources with vegetarian alternatives. We accommodate special dietary needs while encouraging children to explore new foods through positive peer experiences and educator guidance.
Safety Protocols
We implement advanced safety systems including key-card access control, security cameras, and ZONO ozone sanitization technology. All staff maintain current CPR and first aid certifications exceeding regulatory requirements. Our facilities follow strict hygiene protocols with daily professional cleaning and lockdown procedures practiced regularly to ensure child protection in all environments.
People
Darla Kestle
Chief Executive Officer
With extensive leadership experience across education and senior living sectors, Darla previously served as COO of Impact Fitness and held senior roles at KinderCare Learning Centers. She brings 25+ years of operational expertise to drive Busy Bees' mission and expansion across North America while maintaining educational excellence.
Tanveer Malik
Chief Financial Officer
A CPA with 25+ years in finance, Tanveer previously led financial operations at Revera and Magna. He oversees Busy Bees' financial strategy and administrative functions, combining corporate expertise with a commitment to quality childcare. His leadership ensures sustainable growth while maintaining operational excellence across all centers.
Samaya Khattak
Chief Education Officer
An early childhood education expert, Samaya develops and implements our proprietary BeeCurious Curriculum. With experience in academic program development and international education initiatives, she ensures pedagogical excellence while fostering teacher development through comprehensive training programs that maintain instructional quality across all locations.
Nina Freier
Chief Human Resources Officer
With 20+ years in HR leadership roles across healthcare and technology sectors, Nina directs talent strategy and organizational development. Her expertise in scaling human capital operations supports our rapid growth while maintaining high staff retention through competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.
Teri Davies
Vice President of Market Expansion
A 20-year veteran in early childhood operations, Teri leads new center openings and acquisitions. Her strategic approach ensures seamless integration of acquired programs while maintaining service quality. She focuses on operational excellence during expansion phases, balancing enrollment growth with educational standards and community engagement.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We provide care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years through our infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, and school-age programs.
What is the BeeCurious Curriculum?
Our proprietary curriculum framework promotes child-led learning through exploration, creativity, and multi-sensory experiences aligned with early learning standards.
How do you ensure child safety?
We use key-card entry systems, security cameras, daily sanitization with ZONO technology, and maintain staff CPR/first aid certifications exceeding state requirements.
What technology do you use for parent communication?
Our BP Connect app provides real-time updates on meals, activities, and developmental milestones with secure, password-protected access for families.
Are meals included in tuition?
Yes, we provide nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily with USDA-compliant menus featuring fresh produce and vegetarian options.
