Dee's Busy Bee's
Open today 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description provided by the business.Home-based childcare program offering 1600 square feet of indoor learning space along with 1000 square feet of outdoor space for infants and toddlers. Children participate in age-appropriate educational activities including arts and crafts, practical life skills, music, dancing, and holiday celebrations. Each age group has access to two large playrooms and two separate rooms are available for napping. Small class sizes ensure individualized attention, and parents receive periodic pictures and updates with the option to receive daily reports.
Openings Now
Infant only
Location Info
Tacoma, WA 98498
| Monday | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Financial Aid
- Free Meals
- Subsidies & Vouchers
Languages Spoken
- English
Location Details
- Staff are CPR certified.
- Staff are first aid certified.
- Outdoor play space is available.
- Meals are provided.
Programs Offered
Daycare Program
Licensing
Dee's Busy Bee's is a licensed child care home.
Type
Licensed Child Care Home
Identifier
PL-28111
Capacity
12
Issued
08/14
Parent Reviews
Our family has been so lucky to have been apart of this daycare family. We were with Dee's Busy Bee's until our babies aged out to kindergarten, a little over 3 years. Both of our kids grew up there from 2019 to 2022 and I have nothing but praise. Covid was a difficult time for everyone. One by one all of my friends' daycares closed however, Dee stayed open. Heightened safety protocols and precautions, making us all feel safe. As a duel first responder family, child care was a must and they were all there for us, and without raising their prices to take advantage of the situation.
I know my girls (1 and 3 years old) are always in good hands. Every morning they run straight in to give Haley, Stevo, and Dee big hugs. The daycare is always clean and peaceful. I hold the highest regard for the atmosphere Dee has created and maintains. I have never once (in 3 years) seen her, or her staff overwhelmed and that is where their professionalism truly shines. I know, as an educator some parents allow their children to be uncivilized and then they drop them off expecting care providers or teachers, to tame and put up with them... and those are the parents Dee does not entertain. I am grateful to have a daycare with high standards. My husband and I are extremely cautious to what influences we want around our girls and it is comforting to know at Dee's, wild children will be turned away to preserve the safety and solace of others enrolled! THANK YOU DEE!
Absolutely incredible care! This family truly cares for the children they enroll, and their families! They are not in it for the money. Dee stands by her standards, and won't hesitate to turn away what she feels is more than what they can handle. I appreciate that immensely! Too many daycares are in it for the money and take on as many kids as they can with no regards to what each child needs. Dee does not fake credentials, she makes it crystal clear that she and her staff do not specialize in unruly children. I ALWAYS know the children around my son won't be wild and teaching him bad behaviors. They keep structure, made potty training a breeze for us, and there is no way I can express the weight off our shoulders knowing how loved and cared for our son is in their home. Just 5 stars isn't enough!
My apologies, this is long but please bear with me. My 2- and 3-year-old children came from a previous horrible daycare with very incompetent workers. There they picked up terrible habits (like food throwing, violence, cursing, and disrespect) making us feel like incompetent neglectful parents. Before finding Dee’s Busy Bee’s we actually went to a different in-home provider who stated not even after 2 weeks that she could not handle my children and abruptly dropped them. Now a part of Dee's, in just one month, we noticed a significant change not only in our kids attitudes but their intellectual level! As soon as we found Dee's daycare and toured it with the director, Mrs. Dee, we fell in love with the establishment! My children LOVE attending daycare now, and even get upset when they cannot go on weekends! I love receiving personal pictures, text message updates, their artwork is incredible and most importantly seeing their cognitive development flourish! Previously, my 3-year-old son spoke but was not always understood. Now, he is speaking clearer, he counts correctly, and he loves making shapes (correctly) with his Little Genius set at home. I cannot express enough gratitude to Dee, along with her family working within the daycare for all their love and understanding for our family. They worked WITH us, and the behaviors from the previous daycare have not been an issue which shows that the staff is kind and patient. They are all willing to take the time to work with the children (and willing parents) rather than sending home constant bad reports or ignoring bad behavior that carries over to home life. I would absolutely recommend this daycare!
Ms. Dee and her staff are great with the kids. My kids looked forward to coming to daycare and they were always clean and happy. Communication has always been good. Ms. Dee is easy to talk to. She is very organized and always updated us for new diapers, events they throw for the kids, etc. The facility is well maintained and you can tell very thoughtful about everything they have there for the kids.
I want to thank you for the outstanding experience we had as a family belonging to your daycare. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend Dee’s Busy Bee’s to anyone. We are so grateful for their hospitality, sincere kindness, patience, flexibility, support, and most of all delightful humor. Dee’s warm home has been heaven sent. Dee has designed an incredible Disney themed environment that is bright, beautiful, and spacious for the children. Their Lion King themed infant room is truly my favorite! However, in parallel, Dee has taken just as much time (if not more) time and consideration on the atmosphere designed especially for the parents. Calming candles, delightful aromas, relaxing spa melody’s, elegant crystal chandelier, darling custom aquarium, and that’s just to name a few! If you hadn’t just walked through their incredible playground you’d never know you were in a daycare! Unlike my experiences with previous daycares where their environment was equally as wild as the children were allowed to be, Dee’s home reflects luxury and pride. I can easily see how their standards, structure, and confidence have reflected on my son. He has learned to care and help others, mini responsibility practices, and most importantly to my husband and I, manners! His third word (after mama and dada) was “please”. Dee’s compassionate poise conveys her kind guidance. Her simple advice when requested, along with unlimited amount of support she and her staff provided our family with is truly unique and we sing praises of her establishment wherever we go!