Busy Bees (1–3 Years) – Marlene Nelson Family Home Daycare
Programs / Busy Bees
🐝 1 – 3 Years

Busy Bees

Toddlers are curious, energetic, and ready to soak up the world. Our Busy Bees program channels that energy into creative play, early language development, and the social skills that will carry them through life.

Busy Bees toddler learning environment
1–3 yrs
Age Range
Max 6
Total Children
Mon–Fri
7:30AM – 5PM
Meals
Always Included
Toddler play and learning space

Where Toddlers Learn to Love Learning

The toddler years are one of the most exciting developmental windows of a child’s life — and the Busy Bees program is designed to make the most of every single day. With structured play, creative activities, and consistent routines, toddlers build the skills they need at exactly the right pace.

Marlene creates an environment where curiosity is celebrated and every child’s unique personality gets room to shine. Whether your toddler is just beginning to talk or already running circles around everyone — they’ll be challenged, engaged, and loved.

Play is how toddlers learn best, and every activity in our program — from art to music to outdoor play — is thoughtfully designed to support development while keeping the fun front and center.

A Day in the Life of a Busy Bee

Every activity is chosen to build a skill — but first and foremost, it has to be fun.

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Art & Creative Play

Finger painting, drawing, collage, and crafts build fine motor skills and unleash creativity in little hands.

  • Age-appropriate art projects
  • Sensory bins and playdough
  • Color recognition activities
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Story Time & Early Language

Daily read-alouds, songs, and conversation build vocabulary and communication skills at a critical window.

  • Morning and afternoon story time
  • Songs, rhymes & fingerplays
  • Picture book exploration
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Building & Problem Solving

Blocks, puzzles, and construction toys develop spatial thinking, focus, and early math foundations.

  • Stacking and sorting games
  • Simple puzzles
  • Shape and size exploration
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Music & Movement

Dancing, clapping, and singing develop rhythm, coordination, and self-expression in toddlers.

  • Action songs and movement games
  • Simple instruments
  • Dance and gross motor play
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Social Skills & Play

Sharing, taking turns, and playing alongside friends are life skills — and we practice them every single day.

  • Guided group play
  • Turn-taking games
  • Empathy and feelings conversations
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Mealtime & Independence

Toddlers practice self-feeding, table manners, and mealtime routines that build independence and healthy habits.

  • Nutritious home-cooked meals
  • Self-feeding practice
  • Healthy food introduction

Fresh Air, Every Single Day

Every child in every program gets dedicated outdoor time in our fully fenced, turf backyard — packed with activities for every age and energy level.

🏠 Bounce house & slide combo
🌀 Swing set & saucer swing
🚗 Ride-on cars, ATVs & bikes
🌿 Safe artificial turf
🔒 Fully fenced & supervised
Outdoor play area

Two Ways to Get Started

We accept both private pay families and families enrolled through the ELC School Readiness program. Choose your path below.

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Private Pay

Pay directly — no income requirements, no waitlist

  • Call or message us to check availability
  • Schedule a tour of the daycare
  • Complete enrollment paperwork
  • Pay first week’s tuition to hold your spot
Call to Enroll — (561) 585-4817
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ELC School Readiness

Subsidized care for qualifying Palm Beach County families

  • Apply at familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com
  • Gather required documents
  • Wait for ELC approval & certificate
  • Contact us to confirm your spot
Learn About ELC Enrollment
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Get In Touch

Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 08.00pm
Saturday, Sunday: Close
Email:info@example.com
Phone:1-2345-6789-33
Address:1810 Kings Way 1810 Kings Way