Rutland's Local Daycare
& Learning Center

My youngest has been going to Small Bee-ginnings for the past 3 years & we couldn't be happier. Both the director & educators are absolutely wonderful & so welcoming. In the beginning, he suffered from separation anxiety like most kids do but everyone at Small Bee-ginnings helped him overcome this & today he loves being there. The facility is not only spacious & clean but they are always implementing new/fun activities for the kids. Overall, I highly recommend Small Bee-ginnings not only for the amazing staff but for the great curriculum that's implemented each week. I am truly taken back at how much he knows at age 4!

My son has been attending daycare at Small Bee-ginnings for two years now and absolutely loves it. Stephanie and the staff have been so understanding and supportive throughout our experience there. The communication is reliable, there are many enriching activities, and the environment is warm and inclusive. The facility is clean, well organized, and has an amazing outdoor play area! There are also fun events that include parents throughout the year for various holidays, like Halloween and Thanksgiving. I am so grateful to have Small Bee-ginnings for daycare. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without them!

“Our daughters started at Small Bee-ginnings in 2021 and it was their first experience out of our home post-pandemic. We could not have chosen a more nurturing, safe, and warm environment for our kids. Stephanie and all of the teachers made us feel so comfortable, eased our anxiety, and made the transition as seamless as possible. Their communication has always been great, whether it is regular updates and pictures throughout the day via the Brightwheel app or emails from Stephanie. As a parent, I always feel respected and heard. I’ve witnessed my children thrive and fully come into their own since starting at Small Bee-ginnings. We feel that everyone there truly cares for our children and nurtures their individual growth. I’ve seen one of my daughters go from crying at drop off while clinging to me the first couple of days to confidently walking into her classroom every morning without so much as a glance back at me. Throughout the year, there are numerous events hosted by the teachers and Stephanie for the families. From Trunk or Treating to Thanksgiving Feasts with our children’s classes and every activity in between, the Small Bee-ginnings community is such a strong family-like atmosphere (we have met some of our closest friends through Small Bee-ginnings). Everyone is so warm and welcoming. Our children truly love their teachers, their friends, and Small Bee-ginnings as a whole. Whenever someone asks for a recommendation on schools, I jump on the chance to recommend it to anyone who will listen. We absolutely love it.”

I cannot say enough good things about Small Bee-ginings. The teachers are so caring, personable, fun, and just incredible with the kids. The communication from the teachers and Director on a daily and weekly basis exceeded our expectations. This includes daily activities, pictures of your kiddo, weekly lesson plans, student of the week, the list goes on. They pull out all the stops when it comes to our kids. Including taking the time to plan so many special activities and events for the kids to make their time at school fun, exciting, and educational. Stephanie goes over and beyond her duties as a director and we could not be happier or more grateful to her and her incredible staff for helping our son grow here

My experience at Small Bee-ginnings has been nothing short of exceptional. As a scared first time mother, I wanted to find a place where my son would thrive and feel comfortable to leave me every day. When I called Stephanie about Small Bee-ginnings, her genuine tone and pleasant personality instantly made me feel good about choosing her facility for my son. I was given a tour, was able to meet my son's future teachers, and watch how the classroom was run before I made my final decision. Stephanie encouraged me to go look at other places first to ensure that I chose the place that best fit my son. "The place that best fits my son" she said. After that, Small Bee-ginnings was where he belonged. Stephanie is extremely kind and understanding. She makes sure that the teachers are lesson planning fun and engaging lessons to reach all learners. I've never met a nicer group of teachers who not only make my child feel welcome and safe, but who my child adores and enjoys seeing every day. You couldn't ask for a better place to send your child! I can't wait to send my next one

Small Bee-ginnings is a second home for us! The teachers and staff are our extended family. We are very fortunate to have found a school where there is longevity of teachers; they all know our kids very well and are part of our "village." We are thrilled with the curriculum and special events held throughout the year that the kids get to participate in. The owner and all of the teachers go above and beyond to make Small Bee-ginnings a truly unique and special place for the kids (and for us parents!) with lasting memories. We are grateful for their insight and tremendously helpful feedback as we prepare for our son to go to Kindergarten. It will be a sad day for us when all of our kids age out of Small Bee-ginnings

Having gone through the experience of interviewing & touring multiple centers, my wife & I found Stephanie & her staff at Small Bee-ginnings so welcoming, answering all our questions and communicating through the whole process. Now that our daughter has been in their care for almost a year, we know we made the right decision. Multiple updates throughout the day put us at ease and the teachers are always willing to listen to any concerns we have and really work to create a safe and happy place for our little ones to learn & grow.

As a new family in the Bumble Bee room for the 23/24 school year, we couldn’t be more thrilled with Small Bee-ginnings. Stephanie is always present and very responsive to any questions we may have. The teachers are fantastic with the children and very involved. You can tell each and every one of them love their job! We have been so impressed with the number of family activities offered, whether it be monthly family projects or events after the school day. It really feels like you are part of a family!

We could not be more pleased with our experience at Small Bee-ginnings. The owner and staff go above and beyond to make sure the children have a variety of educational experiences that are fun and engaging. Small Bee-ginings feels like a welcoming community. Both of our kids are thriving there.