Ages Preschool–School AgeLanguage Development FocusSmall Setting
Honeybees Childcare Center (operating as Gingerbread Learning Center) is a CCLD-licensed, center-based provider on Olalee Road in Apple Valley, serving preschool-age and school-age children with a strong emphasis on language development and literacy. The center maintains a notably small licensed capacity of 8 children, creating an intimate, home-like environment with low child-to-staff ratios that appeals to families prioritizing personalized attention. A music and visual arts program complements its language-focused curriculum to support cognitive and emotional growth. Inspection records on file with CCLD show recurring Type B citations, and a complaint investigation was filed in April 2026—details warrant review at ccld.dss.ca.gov—and the center has no published parent reviews or curriculum details beyond its licensing record.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes language development and literacy, progressing children through stages of phonemic awareness, phonics, pre-reading and reading skills. Aims to provide a stimulating, enriched environment supporting mental, emotional, social, and physical growth.
Programs & activities: Maintains a music and visual art program to nurture artistic abilities, build confidence, and enhance learning across language, math, and social skills.
What sets it apart: School age day care center; open Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM; licensed capacity 8 children; California license #367750043 (initial license issued May 20, 2022).
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Updated · July 2026
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