We are full time daycare in a facility!
We are a full time early learning program with daily programming that will support all areas of your child’s development in a fun, engaging way
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We offer full time care for children between 12 months to 6 years old.
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Better Education Earlier
About our program
We have been running our program since 2020 but new to the Sherbrooke Community League in March of 2022.
Our program is a specialized program that strives for excellence in programming and child development. We have spent many years learning the importance of play in young children and have taken our time to develop our program so that what we implement with children is relevant and full of rich learning experiences.
We also LOVE science with Kids and we have created a science program that is one of a kind! Our science concepts come from our observations with the children and what they seem to be interested in, then we gather together and create our programming. We have studied motion, and bugs, rainbows, gardening, crystal making, composting, weather and everything in between.
We have dance and music classes weekly, piano lessons starting in September that will run from September to June throughout the year.
We spend our days immersed in language, books, and culture, laughing, playing, learning and having fun!
Our program set up was inspired by the Reggio Approach. The Reggio Emilia Learning approach believes that parents and the wider community have a collective responsibility of children. It is a village-style approach that engages children, parents and the community as all being essential to the child’s maximum development and learning potential. This learning approach is holistic, beautiful and peaceful.
At Little Bee Early Learning Academy we are surrounded in natural wood, very little plastic, and have an open concept space. The idea behind this is to feel free, not cooped up and have access to see all of our friends and siblings throughout the day.
We have put together thoughtful learning and play spaces for the children that are aesthetically pleasing and are meant to entice the children to want to play in that space. We provide building materials, recycled materials, and open ended materials that will allow for the child’s creative minds to be inspired and engaged.
In all of our play experiences there is purpose in it and theory behind it. We are masters at creating beautiful, engaging play spaces that are full of learning opportunities to support maximum potential for growth and development.
Our centre provides whole, mostly organic, home made meals beginning with a morning family breakfast table where families can come and enjoy a quick bite to eat together with their children before the work day begins, then morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. Many of these snacks are baked in-house together with the children.
To learn more about our daily program please visit the section: Our Monthly Program
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My name is Jennifer Senoga and I am the Owner and Operator of Little Bee Early Learning Academy in Edmonton. I have been working in the early education field for 17 years. I began my career working with the ABC Head Start Program in Edmonton and moved on from there to work in both assistant, and lead teaching positions, with the goal of eventually gaining enough knowledge to advance into a directing position with the ultimate goal of one day running my own program.
Before having my own children, I was on the Executive Board for the Northern Alberta Preschool Teachers Association as both the President and Vice President for many years. Through this position I was able to have the opportunity to plan and put together many Early Childhood Education Conferences around the city of Edmonton. I am passionate about early education and always striving to learn more and put into practice the knowledge gained.
I have three beautiful daughters and a wonderful husband and an extended family that lights up my world. We love to be outdoors, travel in the carefree days of international travel, and go to our lake house on the weekends. I love to read, and write and cook!
I feel lucky to spend my days with such lovely little human beings and for the opportunity to learn everything they will teach me.
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I am originally from Uganda, Africa and have lived in Canada since 2004. I am by trade a pilot. I began my training at a very young age in Kenya, African, moving to Florida, USA and ultimately ending up in Edmonton, Alberta to finish my flight school education. Upon getting married in 2017 and having our first child together in 2019, my wife and I decided to change our course and open up our own Early Learning Centre to give our girls and other children the best of us and provide an environment where we could be in control of their education and development. It has been an amazing adventure so far and we are so thrilled to continue it at our new centre Little Bee Academy!
I have currently completed my Level 1 in Early Learning and Childcare but spend my days practicing flights with our friends at Little Bee! They are always up for an impromptu trip to far off destinations with Captain Rony by their side to take them there!
I’m often asked if I miss flying and the answer is yes, but I would by far miss the time spent with my family if I was away all the time. I am enjoying my time learning how to run our small business and for this next chapter in my life. I sincerely welcome you to our second home and I’m glad that you are a part of what we have created here for children!
Meet the Team
Child-led doesn't mean, let them do whatever they want, it means notice what they notice, set safe boundaries, share joy, acknowledge their needs, respect their opinions, empower them, HEAR THEM.
Our staff is here to help guide this philosophy and to also immerse themselves in play, giving them the ability to observe the children, provide the materials that they need and ask questions that will inspire children to think, problem solve and play with a free spirit and creativity!
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Hello my name is Milena Kiflezghi and I was born and raised in beautiful North East Africa in a country called Eritrea. I have been working with Little Bee Early Learning Academy as the infant teacher and floor supervisor.
I am a mom of four beautiful boys. Lewi, Milkyas, Japheth, and Perez and I am married to my wonderful husband Danny.
I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the movies, swimming at the pool, and working in my flower garden. I am passionate about early education and being a part of each child’s growth and development and building relationships with all our Little Bee families.
My goal is to support each child’s development and to give them love in a safe, engaging environment.
I am excited to celebrate your child's growth and development together with you!
Pricing and Payment
12 - 19 months
$1325 Regular Price
$635 Operating Grant
(Qualifying Subsidy Amount)
19 months - under 3 yrs
$1200 Regular Price
$510 Operating Grant
(Qualifying Subsidy Amount)
3 yrs - Kindergarten
$1140 Regular Price
$450 Operating Grant
(Qualifying Subsidy Amount)
We are a part of the Federal-provincial childcare agreement and offer the affordability Grant.
Payment is due on the 1st of every month, payable by Cheque or E-transfer. Please see the parent handbook for more details.
Current Openings
We are currently accepting new friends into our program. Please call, text or email to inquire.
Child care is provided in a family environment with an emphasis in learning through play and activities. Our goal is to make the transition feel natural and comfortable, calming but exciting, and impactful. Join us at Little Bee Academy!
“Our program is a specialized program that strives for excellence in programming and child development.”
— Jennifer, Founder of Little Bee Academy
