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About our Program
A holistic, home-based program for young children ages 6 weeks and up inspired by the Reggio-Emilia Approach with a focus on play, curiosity, and child-led learning in an intentional & loving environment.
At Honey Bee Schoolhouse, each child in care is valued and loved. Their unique talents and interests are embraced and encouraged. While modern day preschools and daycares strive to quickly train a child for Elementary School, our program focuses on slowing down and letting the child be a child. We believe that the first years of a child’s life shouldn’t be stressful or rigorous, but rather filled with opportunities to wonder, play, create, learn, and thrive at the pace that’s unique for them. Children here have unhurried time to play, get messy, explore art their way, sit in the grass and bask in the sunshine, and ask questions in a meaningful environment. Psychology shows that the first 5-7 years of a child’s life are a crucial moment that sets the stage for the entirety of our adult lives. Early childhood is the starting point for a lifetime of loving learning.
Meet Your Provider
Ms. Erica
Erica has been passionate about alternative early education since 2010. She began her career in High School, where she was dual enrolled with a Teenage Parent Program. It was there that her love for young children began and where she received many of her credentials to work in the field of Early Childhood Ed. She happily worked in 3 highly esteemed Preschools for about 7 years.
Upon graduation from the University of Central Florida, Erica opened her licensed in home childcare business. It wasn’t long after opening that she became pregnant with her first child. She made a difficult decision to temporarily close Honey Bee to focus on her daughter. She ended up quickly having two more children and stayed home with them for a total of 7 years. During that time, she stayed involved with caring for others by babysitting children in the neighborhood.
In 2024, using the 7 years of professional experience and the additional 7 years of mothering experience, Erica re-opened Honey Bee Schoolhouse to create a dynamic program for other parents in the community. She feels that her experience both working in child care facilities and being a parent to three young children has given her a greater understanding of what families need: meaningful community.
Erica also has a passion for holistic health and art therapy. In her free time, she enjoys: thrifting, painting, hiking at Old Stone Fort, supporting small businesses, visiting local farmers markets, and making memories with her children. Her goal is to expand to a larger facility for early childhood and have another Private School for children who direct their own education from K through High School.
