Beehive Learning Academy

Specialties

Beehive Learning Academy, Inc. and subsidiary Beehive Baby Academy is a State Licensed Child Care Center serving the greater Washington County area.

We offer care for children ages 4 weeks to 12 years of age. Beehive offers a wide range of programs including: Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten; Before, After, and Out-​of School Care; Infant Care, and Summer Camp.

The Montessori approach will focus on key developmental stages with age appropriate activities provided that guide play, social, and cognitive development in a teacher assisted environment. With this philosophy children learn to focus on their interests and explore without pressure. Learning becomes a joy and they naturally develop the social skills to include their peers in the process. Children learn creativity because the focus is on the joy of the work and not the end result. Learning responsibility and self-​discipline comes naturally as they return learning materials to he shelves after use and cooperative learning. Above all we strive to show genuine interest in each individual child, encouraging them to feel loved and safe in our environment.

History

Established in 2010.

Looking to meet the need of Washington County’s ever expanding population and to satisfy her passion for quality childcare, Mrs. Barlow created Beehive Learning Academy. In recent yeas Beehive adopted the Montessori approach and continues to set the gold standard for care. Now in it’s 5^th year Beehive is the regions leading provider of childcare in the region.

Meet the Manager

Kathie B.

Manager

Ms. Barlow is originally from Southern California and began working in the field of early childhood education in 1982. Since then she has accumulated 32 years of professional experience working in education and childcare. She began working at age 18 as a preschool teacher aide at Pinecrest Schools in Thousand Oaks, CA where she was later promoted to the preschool’s head teacher. Her experience as a Director includes: KinderCare, YMCA, Tutor Time, and the Warner Brother’s Children Center at their studio lot in Burbank, CA. She has experience founding her other childcare centers: Koality Care in Simi Valley, CA and Love to Learn located in Corona, CA. This rich background provides her with a broad based understanding of the industry, it’s various curriculum, and diverse approaches to caring for your child.

Kathie has an Associates degree in Child Development from Moorpark College and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science /​Education from Ashford University.