Our Teachers

Princess Turman, Director

Ms. Princess has always had a great love for children, family, community and education. In 2015 she decided to pursue her passion and put her natural gifting to use creating Honey Bear Daycare & Preschool. She believes in hands on learning experiences and giving children the freedom to explore, create and take risk.

Ms. Princess has a MA (2023) in Christian Counseling from Restoration Theological Seminary, a BA (2018) in Social Diversity and Education Planning from Eastern Michigan University, and a CDA (2017) Child Development Associate & AADA (2003) in Humanities & Social Sciences from Washtenaw Community College.

Iesha Gray, Preschool Teacher

I am the Preschool teacher at Honeybear Daycare & Preschool. This is my third year at HBDP. I have been working with young children since I was a teenager helping at my aunties in home daycare in Southfield, MI. This is where I developed my interest in learning about young children and their development and decided eventually, I want to open my own home program. I graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 2010 and went straight to Siena Heights University where I earned my BA in early childhood development and BBA in business. I also graduated as an outstanding student in the early childhood development program for the undergraduate program in 2014. After graduating in 2014, I continued my education at Siena Heights University and enrolled in the master’s program for early childhood development which I completed in 2016. Throughout my schooling I have worked in various settings of childcare from schools, daycares, and Montessori.

Le Kitchen, After School Teacher

I’m 22. I typically work on the smaller after school shift but you may see me around otherwise. I have been working with kids all my life: babysitting younger cousins and at my moms group home daycare. I am a recent graduate 2024 of the University of Michigan. My degrees are in English, Sociology, and Social Work. I’m hoping to bring Spanish learning and child advocacy to my Honey Bears.

Philosophy

At our school, we strive to create a safe and caring community of young explorers through the HIGHSCOPE philosophy. Our program is child lead, play based learning and life skills. Here children have the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills, problem solving and conflict resolution skills through play that they can carry with them throughout life.

Location

We’re located on East Michigan Avenue and Ridge Road, across from Coleman’s Market. We are a 10 minute walk from Apple Ridge neighborhood, 10 minutes from I275 and located on the AATA bus route.

About our program

At Honey Bear Daycare & Preschool in Ypsilanti, children thrive in a warm and supportive atmosphere. Our program stands out with a hands-on approach that sparks learning through experience. Specializing in guiding early childhood growth, we provide a top-notch education.

Admissions

Join the Honey Bear Daycare & Preschool 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. Tour our program

Come see what makes Honey Bear Daycare & Preschool unique. If we are currently hosting tours, you can request or schedule a tour at the top of this page. If we are not currently hosting tours, you’ll see a “Request Info” button at the top of this page; if you submit your information using this button, we will notify you when we start host tours again in the future.

3. Submit an Enrollment Application

If you’re interested in enrolling, submit an application by selecting Apply to enroll. If this option if not available, you can message the program director. Please do not apply to enroll until you have set up a tour and visited the program.

4. Complete Registration

To secure your child’s spot you will fill out all necessary documents for your child to attend Honey Bear, pay the $60 registration fee and the last week of tuition. (Last week of tuition is waived if you receive CCN or CDC subsidy)