Busy Bees North America has announced its acquisition of Learn and Play Montessori School, a highly regarded early years education provider. The agreement includes 15 Learn and Play schools in the San Francisco Bay Area, with plans for further expansion already in the pipeline.
This strategic acquisition represents a significant milestone for Busy Bees, marking its entry into the state of California and reinforcing the group’s commitment to delivering exceptional early years education and care to families across North America.
Mary Ann Curran, CEO of Busy Bees North America, said: “We could not be prouder to welcome Learn and Play Montessori School to the Busy Bees family.
"This meaningful acquisition expands our ability to deliver high-quality care to families in California, and we look forward to positively impacting quality and accessibility of childcare in the state.”
With the addition of Learn and Play Montessori School, Busy Bees North America now operates an impressive 225 centres across the continent - 139 in the United States and 86 in Canada. The acquisition also brings nearly 300 new employees into the Busy Bees family and welcomes over 1,700 families into its care network.
This latest expansion highlights Busy Bees’ continued dedication to providing world-class early childhood education and care, ensuring every child receives the best possible start in life.