Child Daycare & PreschoolsArlington, VA

Busy Bee Child Care & Educational Ctr.

5(13 reviews)

About

Busy Bee Child Care & Educational Ctr. is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 913 South 23rd Street, Arlington, Virginia VA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Busy Bee Child Care & Educational Center in Arlington, Virginia receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report that children are happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten and future transitions. Multiple families mention reluctance to leave the center only due to relocation.

Caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverstrong academic curriculum with art and craft activitieswarm and nurturing environmentsafe facilityclean and inviting spaceexcellent playgroundgood communication with parentsstaff investment in child developmentlanguage learning supportreasonable pricing for the areastrong leadership and directorinclusive communitychildren excited to attend daily
Limited electronic communication options (uses paper sheets instead of apps like WhatsApp)

Recent Reviews

4 months ago

Busy Bee is an amazingly nurturing daycare where every teacher and staff member is genuinely caring and attentive. They offer an excellent curriculum, especially the art and craft activities that my son absolutely loved. His experience at Busy Bee prepared him so well for Kindergarten. We’re so grateful for everything the teachers have done — thank you, Busy Bee!

11 months ago

We absolutely love Busy Bee! When we moved from out of state, I was nervous about how my daughter would adjust to a new daycare environment—she had formed close friendships at her previous school, and I was worried the transition might be difficult. But Busy Bee quickly won both of our hearts. The teachers are truly incredible—caring, kind, deeply knowledgeable about child development, and impressively organized. From day one, they made my daughter feel welcome and supported, and it's been amazing to watch how much she has grown, both academically and socially, since joining Busy Bee. One of the things I appreciate most is the peace of mind I have every day knowing she's in such good hands. I never have to worry—she’s safe, happy, and thriving. She genuinely looks forward to going to school, and more often than not, she’s not quite ready to leave when I arrive to pick her up! We’re so sad to be leaving Busy Bee due to another move. It’s hard to say goodbye to a place that has meant so much to our family. We will always be grateful for the love, care, and learning our daughter received here—it will always hold a special place in our hearts.

a year ago

We can’t say enough nice things about Busy Bee. We recently moved away after our now 2-year-old daughter had been there for about 7 months, and we were incredibly sad to leave. Ms. Rocio and all the staff members are all amazing. They also have a very low turnover rate of staff which I think is quite rare. The facility is clean and inviting, the playground is amazing, and the environment is warm and nurturing while also being a wonderful educational experience. Our daughter loved coming here every day and was clearly very happy.

a year ago

Our daughter was at Busy Bee from 5-15mo, and I can’t say enough good things about the infant room care. The ladies are caring, attentive, and so invested in the children in their care. Our daughter loved spending time there, often bouncing up and down in joy when we arrived and occasionally asking for the daycare ladies - especially Ana - on the weekend! She absolutely flourished at Busy Bee and we were so sad to leave (we moved away). I felt like the teachers were partners with us, and helped us think through illnesses, developmental progress, sleeping or eating issues, etc., in a way that was very respectful and also extremely helpful. We always had efficient communication with the staff and our emails or calls were promptly replied to. The only thing I’d love to see is some sort of electronic communication option, whether by WhatsApp or an app, but they used paper sheets to communicate with parents at the end of the day and that did work well. When I researched locations, I found their costs to be mid-range for the area, and it was worth every penny to us. If we ever move back to the area, we would go back to Busy Bee in a heartbeat.

2 years ago

Our 22-month-old son attended daycare at Busy Bee for over six months and loved it! Every day he was excited to go to school, and he never wanted to leave. Everyone on the staff is friendly, caring, and professional. It was truly a pleasure to be part of this community, I cannot recommend it enough!

Frequently asked questions

Busy Bee Child Care & Educational Ctr. is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Arlington, Virginia. The facility has a capacity of 30 children.
Busy Bee Child Care & Educational Ctr. has a Google rating of 5 out of 5 based on 13 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Busy Bee Child Care & Educational Ctr., contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Busy Bee Child Care & Educational Ctr. through Virginia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Virginia must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
913 South 23rd Street, Arlington, Virginia 22202
County
ARLINGTON

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
30 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
38.85341, -77.06175

Quality Rating

VQB5

Level 5 out of 5

Meets Expectations

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.

Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.