wBees Forest School 20 Saint Johns Road, Queens, NY 11385

"wbees has been an absolute gift to our family and has had a tremendous impact on our child. I have been in education for over twelve years, and I can honestly say wBees continually exceeds my expectations. I have the utmost confidence that my daughter is well cared for and am filled with gratitude for the beautiful experiences she gets to have each day. The teachers are incredible! They are invested in my daughter’s growth and value social-emotional learning. My daughter lights up when she speaks of them. They are joyful and energetic. They are thoughtful about the curriculum, following the curiosity of the children. They are calm and sturdy leaders, gently guiding and supporting. They have created a wonderful classroom culture. The admin are supportive, communicative, and present. They lead well, and are so connected to the children and classroom happenings. The growth my daughter has experienced is tangible. I see it every day. I see her becoming more independent, increasing her vocabulary, and exploring new interests. I see the way she is learning to interact with people and nature. Every day when I pick her up, she is bursting with excitement to fill me in on all the things she did. It is evident that her school day is robust, while leaving room to slow down. She is engaged with developmentally appropriate works and challenged, while also being met exactly where she is. She is learning how to be a kind friend, and grasping that she is part of a community and that her place in the world matters. I could write endlessly about the value and benefit of her school experience. The commitment wBees has to partnering with families is unmatched. The daily communication is exceptional. It is heart warming to see photos of my daughter through out the day engaged in activities and enjoying time with her friends. Families are invited in to participate in “Family Fridays” where you get the opportunity to join your child’s class and share an activity, or simply come in and experience time in the classroom with your child. We could not be more grateful for my daughter’s experience at wbees. It is truly is an incredible place!"

"wBees has been an extremely nurturing environment for our deeply feeling assertive child. After having attended other programs, we can honestly say the vibe is just different (good) at wBees. Personally I think it’s not something you would recognize or think about until you experience it. I cannot say our child has changed any from attending wBees, she seems to be on the same track as she would be on, but I will say - transitions are easier, and her ability to advocate for herself has just blossomed. She has always been ‘older/mature’ for her age, but the way she carries it is just different now - she owns it in a way we just can’t argue with. It’s weird to say, but she is (most times) a rational 3 year old - we recognize that part of that is her natural temperament but we do think wBees has had a part in it"

"The teacher at Wbees are outstanding! They care so much about the children, design a peaceful environment for each child to explore their own interests, and are so communicative with parents. It feels so good to know that our son is with such dedicated educators every day who are delighted to see him grow and learn."

"Our daughter has been part of the Seedlings class this school year and she loves school, her teachers (Nicole, Mary and Maira we love them!), and her friends. We are so happy knowing that she gets to go out to the park rain or shine, and is always doing cool activities. We are so happy to have this program in our neighborhood and that Emma has been able (and hopefully continue) to be part of it."

"wBees has been the best school for our 3 year old son. He has grown so much and developed drastically during his time there. He loves his teachers and friends so much. He can't wait to go to school each day."