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The Woodlands Child Care
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What Parents Say
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"Her caring nature and teaching experience is definitely what sealed the deal for me to choose her over other child care centers."
"She's the only one I would trust again with my little one."
"Even now, as our daughter attends Pre-K, she still talks about Ms. K and frequently asks to go visit her."
"I'm able to go to work with peace of mind, without the anxiety of wondering if my child is safe or cared for."
About the Daycare
An Educated and Experienced Teacher and Mother
Ms. Susan earned a BA in Social Work from Texas A&M and a teaching certificate in EC-12 Special Needs. She also is CPR certified, and is an experienced CNA. She has worked in the school system and enjoys spending time with her own children.Fun, Safe Education
Honeybee and Friends Daycare is dedicated to providing a fun, educational, creative, and safe learning environment. We provide nutritious meals and physical activities while encouraging kids to be team players as well as independent learners.Certified and Trained
Honeybee and Friends Daycare meets the qualifications for a Listed Daycare. This includes FBI background checks, fingerprinting, and state training. We have completed sleep safe training, food handler certification, and CPR certification. You can be confident we provide a safe and stable environment for your child to grow.
Our Approach to Early Learning
We understand you want your child to thrive. You want them ready for kindergarten, confident, and set up for success. So do we. That's why we follow the research on what actually works for young children.
What the Research Tells Us
The American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and decades of developmental research all agree: children under 5 learn best through play.
This isn't about letting children do whatever they want. It's about understanding how young brains actually develop. Before age 5, children's brains are wired for exploration, social connection, and hands-on discovery—not worksheets and memorization.
What This Looks Like at Honeybee
Play-based learning isn't the absence of learning—it's learning in the way young children are designed to learn. Here's what your child experiences with us:
Social Skills
Through group play, children learn to share, take turns, resolve conflicts, and cooperate—skills that predict success far better than early reading.
Problem Solving
Building with blocks, figuring out puzzles, and creative play develop critical thinking skills that transfer to all future learning.
Early Literacy & Math
Songs, stories, counting games, and rhymes naturally build the foundations of reading and math—without the stress of formal instruction.
Emotional Regulation
Children learn to identify feelings, calm themselves, and persist through challenges—the foundation of all future learning.
The Counterintuitive Truth
It seems logical that earlier academics would give children a head start. But research shows the opposite. Early academic pressure often leads to:
- Short-term gains that fade by second or third grade
- Increased anxiety and decreased love of learning
- Weaker social skills that create problems later
Meanwhile, children who spend their early years in play-based environments develop curiosity, persistence, and social competence—qualities that compound over time and lead to better outcomes in school and life.
Questions Parents Ask
"But other daycares are teaching ABCs and numbers. Won't my child fall behind?"
Your child will learn letters and numbers here too—through songs, games, stories, and play. The difference is how they learn. Children who discover these concepts through meaningful play retain them better and develop a genuine love of learning. The children who seem "ahead" at age 4 from drill-based programs typically lose that advantage within a few years, while play-based children continue to grow.
"Will my child be ready for kindergarten?"
Absolutely. Kindergarten teachers consistently say they'd rather have children who can listen, follow directions, work with others, and are excited to learn—over children who can recite facts but struggle socially or emotionally. That's exactly what we prepare children for.
"This sounds like you just let kids play all day."
Our days are intentionally structured with a balance of activities—check our daily schedule. The difference is that our activities are designed around how young children actually learn, not how adults think they should learn. There's a big difference between unstructured chaos and purposeful, guided play.
See It In Action
The best way to understand our approach is to visit. Schedule a tour and watch how children learn, grow, and thrive at Honeybee and Friends.
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Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00am | Arrival / Wash hands / Breakfast |
| 8:00am | Small Groups (Math) |
| 8:30am | Group Play (Social Interaction) |
| 9:00am | Gym Style Play |
| 9:30am | Snack |
| 10:00am | Music Time (Nursery Rhymes, ABC's, 123's) |
| 10:30am | Small Groups (English) |
| 11:00am | Group Play (Social Interaction) |
| 11:30am | Wash Hands / Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Nap Time |
| 2:00pm | Snack |
| 2:30pm | Story Time / Creative Work |
| 3:00pm | Small Groups (Science) |
| 3:30pm | Snack |
| 4:00pm | Group Play (Social Interaction) |
| 4:30pm | Gym Style Play |
| 5:00pm | Parent Pickup |
| 5:30pm | Closing Time |
Pricing is non-negotiable, and full time enrollment is all we are able to currently offer.
However, if you need other accommodations, please feel free to reach out.
Payments may be made via credit card, debit card, or check, and are due weekly by Monday.
The Woodlands, TX, 77385
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