Welcome to my website. I'm glad you've taken the time to visit. I believe that every child deserves a wondrous and joyful childhood, full of imaginative play. Every day, I work hard on this goal. Because for small children, play IS learning. What looks like just plain fun to us grown-ups is exactly what helps children grow strong minds, imaginations, and bodies. As a certified child care provider, I am able to offer the friendly, small environment of a family child care home with an adult-to-child ratio better than many centers.

I operate a state-certified family child care home. I'm proud to say that this means I have met the state of Oregon's highest regulations for family child care. I've also chosen to go through the National Association of Family Child Care's (NAFCC) accreditation process, and I meet higher national health, safety, and quality standards than many other programs. I've also chosen to be certified as an "Eco-Healthy Childcare" through the Oregon Environmental Council.

I invite you to browse through my site and learn more about my quality, family-friendly program. To find out if I have an opening for your child or to contact me with any questions, just click on the "Openings/Rates" link on the left.

Thanks again,

Michelle Lewis, provider/owner
Busy Bee Daycare & Preschool, LLC
A state-certified and nationally-accredited
play-based preschool
for children 2 to 5 years, located in Portland, Oregon

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