Basics
Language(s) supported are languages that the provider or staff members are able to communicate in with parents/guardians. This is not indicative of instruction language(s) and/or language-based curriculum at the program.
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Our Teachers
Brie Wakeland Muszynski has been working in childcare for over 20 years. She has been specializing in outdoor nature education since 2016. Her extensive work with the non-profit Garden School Foundation provided her with a rich background in leading and developing Next Generation Science Standards based garden lessons and nutrition focused cooking lessons to children grades pre-k though 5th grade within LAUSD. Her background includes over 10 years of experience as a yoga and mindfulness instructor to both children and adults; degrees in Spanish, Traditional Sign Painting, and Recycling & Resource Management; training as an herbalist apprentice; and years of volunteer service as a UCCE Master Gardener and LA Public Library Star Reader. Brie is also a mom to an adventurous nature lover named Winston. She can provide background check clearance upon request. Brie is up to date on immunizations and COVID 19 vaccinations and is certified in First Aid and CPR.
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Philosophy
Here at Honeybee Forest School our philosophy is provide a safe space for handwork and nature connection within Los Angeles. We strive to provide an opportunity for children to spend more time outdoors developing a deeper understanding of the natural world. We also offer daily opportunities to engage in handwork crafts. This is something special that sets our program apart from others. In our program we hope to nurture a greater respect and love for nature and a deeper connection to head, heart, and hands.
About our program
Honeybee Forest School meets in the northeast area of Los Angeles. Our program is inspired by Waldorf and Coyote Mentoring emergent curriculum approaches. We believe that infants and toddlers thrive in small group family-style blended-age care, while older children see nurturing modeled by the adults and experience their own place in the continuum of growing up. We are largely a child-led and play centered, but we do focus on incorporating a few key areas into our program. These include developmentally appropriate naturalist studies, handwork, sustainability practices, yoga, mindfulness, bilingual music, bilingual literature appreciation, cooking skills, and gardening. experience healthy life rhythms/routines. Our rhythm of the day includes the “nurturing arts” of rest and play, regular meal times, exploring nature, practical/domestic activities, social creativity, music and simple artistic activities.
Rhythm of the Day
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9:00Drop off / free play
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9:45Snack/breakfast with song and gratitude ritual
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10:15Free play
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10:45Circle Time
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11:00Tea time / Snack / Oral storytelling
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11:30Free play
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12:30Activity
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1pmQuiet time play / free play / hike depending on energy of the day
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2pmGoodbyes
2025 Calendar
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September 1stLabor Day
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November 11Veterans Day
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October 14Indigenous People’s Day
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Nov 27-28Thanksgiving Break
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December 23 - January 2Winter Break
Admissions
Join the Honeybee Forest School community in three easy steps:
1. Explore our website
We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.
2. Contact us with your questions
Reach out to us with any questions or to schedule a time to connect by phone or in person
3. Submit an Enrollment Application
If you would like to enroll, please submit an application at www.wonderschool.com/honeybee-forest-school-9296/apply