BumbleBeesRus (BBRU) Child Day Care Center in Red Hook, located at 76 Lorraine Street, just celebrated its seventh year in the neighborhood last month. Jessica Figuly, who has been a part of the BumbleBees family for five years as the center director, said it’s been a pleasure to watch the center grow throughout the years.
“BumbleBeesRus’ Lorraine Street location has become a staple in the community and we have so many local families that utilize our daycare services and refer their friends and family,” she told this paper.
Families, staff and students celebrated the occasion with cake and cookies in a room decked out in yellow and black decor. A giant board, filled with photos of family volunteers with their children, showcased all the activities the students have participated in to date. Families also had the chance to write and share what they loved most about BBRU on cute bee-themed stationary.
BBRU employee Jessica Lemmerman also has her two daughters, Kylie and Emmie, enrolled at the center. She called BBRU a “home away from home” for her girls, who have been there for the last two years.
“They adore their teachers and are learning and growing every day because of them,” she said. “As a mom, nothing is more important than feeling like my girls are safe, loved and well cared for.”
Grant Xavier Daley-Ortiz’s family wrote that they love the teachers’ attention to detail with the kids to make sure they’re meeting their milestones. Jamir Ricot’s family wrote that the atmosphere is warm and loving, and that the staff gives parents a sense of security when they leave their kids.
The center currently offers many different services to families, including accepting HRA vouchers, ACS Early Learn vouchers, universal Pre-K, Head Start, and a partnership with Early Head Start. It also offers weekly extension courses, like music and movement, Spanish immersion, and yoga in some programs. Family Workers meet with families individually to help them accomplish their goals and host monthly parent workshops to give information to families on relevant topics.
