WELCOME TO THE B HIVE DAYCARE
THE B HIVE DAYCARE was established as a private institution of early learning and development where young children of all backgrounds, races, and ethnic heritages could learn and grow together. Our team is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment in a family like atmosphere. We believe that children are resources of the future and our most valuable and precious legacy. We believe their education and development are the most important tasks that we can undertake. The B Hive Daycare aims to inspire and nurture a lifelong love of learning and creativity by providing a thoughtful, nurturing environment. Children are supported in an environment that fosters creativity, independence, self respect, dignity, and social confidence in a dynamic setting that is respectful of each child’s needs and individuality.
OUR CURRICULUM is inspired by the highly recognized Reggio Emilia approach focused on preschool and primary education. It is a pedagogy described as a student-centered approach that uses self-directed, experiential learning in relationship-driven environments. Our team creates lessons and learning opportunities with intention and focus to deliver experiential learning opportunities. The program is based on the principles of respect, responsibility, and community through exploration and discovery. Our curriculum is enriched and engaging and is designed to help children learn and become academically proficient, even at a young age. We strive to provide an enriching quality environment for our children which supports school readiness and life success. We achieve this balance by providing opportunities for guidance and freedom, group and individual activities, participation and experiences. We emphasize a curriculum for young children that is based on their primary learning mode and we believe that it is “PLAY” and not letters and numbers. We work on the development of core personal characteristics like intentional learning, cooperativeness, communication, confidence, relatedness, self control, curiosity and so on. It is these characteristics that we believe are more closely related with school success.
At this age, children are meeting new challenges as fast as they come. Crawling, walking, and eventually running are levels they all accomplish in what seems like a blink of an eye. Children learn best if they are in a stimulating environment. While at The B HIve, your child will have fun in a play-based environment, using their imaginations to create and explore. The daily activities will reflect a healthy balance between play and rest, active and quiet times, structured group times, individual activities, and of course, appropriate affectionate adult-child interactions.
We believe that a child grows in many ways; physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially. At The B Hive, the goal is to give each child the room, the guidance, and the encouragement to develop confidently in each area of growth. With careful attention to promoting development, we provide opportunities to play and learn, to be curious creatively, and to feel successful through achievement. The children are appreciated for themselves and their feelings recognized and respected. We provide a warm, vital environment in which each child can thrive in a manner that will be of lasting value to them and their families.
INCLUSION POLICY The B Hive strives to meet the needs of each child in the best way possible. Complex behaviors can present in many ways and differ from child to child. Open communication and collaboration are essential in determining effective support strategies for each individual child. Due to limited resources, we are unable to accommodate students requiring supports beyond a 1:8 teacher-student ratio including those with moderate-severe behavioral or learning challenges, those with a history of oppositional defiance disorder, aggression or physical violence, students who pose a flight risk, or those facing medical fragility. If a child's behaviors pose a risk to the child or impose on the safety of other children, families may be asked to seek alternative care. The safety and well being of all the students in a room must be considered at all times.
At this age, children are meeting new challenges as fast as they come. Crawling, walking, and eventually running are levels they all accomplish in what seems like a blink of an eye. Children learn best if they are in a stimulating environment. While at The B HIve, your child will have fun in a play-based environment, using their imaginations to create and explore. The daily activities will reflect a healthy balance between play and rest, active and quiet times, structured group times, individual activities, and of course, appropriate affectionate adult-child interactions.
We believe that a child grows in many ways; physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially. At The B Hive, the goal is to give each child the room, the guidance, and the encouragement to develop confidently in each area of growth. With careful attention to promoting development, we provide opportunities to play and learn, to be curious creatively, and to feel successful through achievement. The children are appreciated for themselves and their feelings recognized and respected. We provide a warm, vital environment in which each child can thrive in a manner that will be of lasting value to them and their families.
INCLUSION POLICY The B Hive strives to meet the needs of each child in the best way possible. Complex behaviors can present in many ways and differ from child to child. Open communication and collaboration are essential in determining effective support strategies for each individual child. Due to limited resources, we are unable to accommodate students requiring supports beyond a 1:8 teacher-student ratio including those with moderate-severe behavioral or learning challenges, those with a history of oppositional defiance disorder, aggression or physical violence, students who pose a flight risk, or those facing medical fragility. If a child's behaviors pose a risk to the child or impose on the safety of other children, families may be asked to seek alternative care. The safety and well being of all the students in a room must be considered at all times.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The B Hive North is open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday.
The B Hive South is open 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
The B Hive Playschool operates Mon to Thurs 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
OUR SPACES
Our north location is on College Ave near the Burman University Campus. Each age group has their own room specifically set up to cater to them! The B Hive accepts children ages 12 months to 6 years at this location. The north location benefits from the beautiful nature surrounding Burman University, a school playground, our own indoor playground! Although our students experience many crafts, outings and explorations, this location focuses on group care and does not have a set curriculum.
Our south location is located at 5029-56A St. It is a two level building with big bright windows, an indoor gym space and a HUGE classroom. Our playschool program is also hosted at this location which allows us to focus on an educational experience. The B Hive students experience support in Kindergarten skills and independence for school age programs. Our Kinderplay program is specifically designed for children already attending Kindergarten with a space designed to facilitate learning and play. Please note this location is for ages 4-6 years of age only. All children must be fully potty trained and independent in the washroom please as this program operates as a playschool environment.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
Daily drop off occurs between 7:30 am and 9:30am depending on your family's contracted hours.
Drop offs are not permitted between 11:30 am and 2 pm to ensure that our littles rest time is uninterrupted.
Please note that late fees will apply at the discretion of the Directors.
MEALS AND SNACKS
The "B" Hive does not provide meals and snacks. Children are picky eaters and we respect that there are many allergies, dietary restrictions, preferences and personal choices when it comes to feeding our families. In order to ensure that your child is getting the nutrition they need and eating the healthy foods they love, we ask that parents please send a lunch and two substantial snacks. The "B" Hive will carry a small supply of healthy snacks for those days where kiddos need a little extra. Due to staff and student allergies, The B Hive is a nut free facility.
ILLNESS POLICY
This is a question that will arise at some point, and to protect your child and the other children in care, we have set up some guidelines on illness. In order to stop the spread of illnesses between children and families. If your child is not feeling well, for any reason, they do not come to daycare. Any child who is ill and unable to participate fully in regular activities should be cared for at home.
This is a list of some of the reasons your child should remain home to reduce the spread of illness to other children and families.
Feeling Ill
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Fever
Runny Nose & Cough
Lice/Nits
Rashes
Crusty/Runny Eyes
Pink Eye
Impetigo of the skin
Hepatitis A
Measles
Scabies
Ringworm
Mumps
Infectious Diarrhea
Roseola
Chicken Pox
Scarlet Fever
Strep Throat
Hand, Food, & Mouth
Communicable Diseases: May Not Be Permitted by Law to attend Child Care.
Immunizations: Not permitted back to childcare after vaccination until your child has been monitored overnight – side effects are possible (Example: shots at 10:00 am = return to care the next morning if no side effects).
Please refer to the parent's quick guide to the illness policy for more information regarding timelines for illness.
More information regarding our program is available by reaching out to our team at 403-373.8577
The B Hive North is open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday.
The B Hive South is open 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
The B Hive Playschool operates Mon to Thurs 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
OUR SPACES
Our north location is on College Ave near the Burman University Campus. Each age group has their own room specifically set up to cater to them! The B Hive accepts children ages 12 months to 6 years at this location. The north location benefits from the beautiful nature surrounding Burman University, a school playground, our own indoor playground! Although our students experience many crafts, outings and explorations, this location focuses on group care and does not have a set curriculum.
Our south location is located at 5029-56A St. It is a two level building with big bright windows, an indoor gym space and a HUGE classroom. Our playschool program is also hosted at this location which allows us to focus on an educational experience. The B Hive students experience support in Kindergarten skills and independence for school age programs. Our Kinderplay program is specifically designed for children already attending Kindergarten with a space designed to facilitate learning and play. Please note this location is for ages 4-6 years of age only. All children must be fully potty trained and independent in the washroom please as this program operates as a playschool environment.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
Daily drop off occurs between 7:30 am and 9:30am depending on your family's contracted hours.
Drop offs are not permitted between 11:30 am and 2 pm to ensure that our littles rest time is uninterrupted.
Please note that late fees will apply at the discretion of the Directors.
MEALS AND SNACKS
The "B" Hive does not provide meals and snacks. Children are picky eaters and we respect that there are many allergies, dietary restrictions, preferences and personal choices when it comes to feeding our families. In order to ensure that your child is getting the nutrition they need and eating the healthy foods they love, we ask that parents please send a lunch and two substantial snacks. The "B" Hive will carry a small supply of healthy snacks for those days where kiddos need a little extra. Due to staff and student allergies, The B Hive is a nut free facility.
ILLNESS POLICY
This is a question that will arise at some point, and to protect your child and the other children in care, we have set up some guidelines on illness. In order to stop the spread of illnesses between children and families. If your child is not feeling well, for any reason, they do not come to daycare. Any child who is ill and unable to participate fully in regular activities should be cared for at home.
This is a list of some of the reasons your child should remain home to reduce the spread of illness to other children and families.
Feeling Ill
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Fever
Runny Nose & Cough
Lice/Nits
Rashes
Crusty/Runny Eyes
Pink Eye
Impetigo of the skin
Hepatitis A
Measles
Scabies
Ringworm
Mumps
Infectious Diarrhea
Roseola
Chicken Pox
Scarlet Fever
Strep Throat
Hand, Food, & Mouth
Communicable Diseases: May Not Be Permitted by Law to attend Child Care.
Immunizations: Not permitted back to childcare after vaccination until your child has been monitored overnight – side effects are possible (Example: shots at 10:00 am = return to care the next morning if no side effects).
Please refer to the parent's quick guide to the illness policy for more information regarding timelines for illness.
More information regarding our program is available by reaching out to our team at 403-373.8577
