Lexington-MA

Lexington location

Yrene Despradel, director

My name is Yrene Despradel, and I am the director of Little Bee Labs in Lexington. I was raised in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and later immigrated to the United States, where I built both my family and my career in early childhood education. I am the proud mother of two daughters who are currently in college, and they continue to inspire my commitment to education, growth, and lifelong learning. I bring over 15 years of experience working in schools and daycare settings, having worked my way up through dedication, hands-on experience, and a deep passion for supporting children and families. Throughout my career, I have focused on creating nurturing, safe, and engaging environments where children can learn, grow, and feel valued. I have earned professional certificates from MassBay Community College, Middlesex Community College, North Essex Community College, and Bristol Community College. Most recently, I achieved my Director’s License through MassBay, a milestone that reflects my commitment to leadership and excellence in early childhood education. As a daycare director, I strive to lead with warmth, professionalism, and respect. I believe in partnering closely with families and staff to build a strong, supportive community where every child has the opportunity to thrive. I am strongly committed to welcome every child and parent that joins us at the Lexington location!

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About Little Bees Lab Preschool-Lexington, MA

At Little Bees Lab Preschool in Lexington, MA, we believe that the best learning happens through enjoyable play experiences. Lexington is a beautiful, welcoming, and family-oriented town, and we are proud to be a part of this community. Our Lexington branch enhances the nurturing and fun environment that already exists here.
One thing every parent can always count on is our guarantee that each child will receive the individual love and care needed to help them thrive and grow before stepping into the real world. With our dedicated and passionate staff members, we carry out the Little Bees Lab mission, which is to nurture and inspire each child to grow and develop at their own pace, creating a foundation for future learning through play and engaging activities.

Operating Hours:

7: 30AM – 5:30PM

Infants 3 Months to 15 Months
Toddlers 15 Months to 2.9 months
Preschool 2.9 years to 4 years old
Prekindergarten 4 years to 5 years old

Little Bees Lab Preschool is a play-based center dedicated to nurturing and inspiring each child to grow
and develop at their own pace.

Weekly Rate for 2025-2026

Calendar year-round

Days

Infants

Toddlers

Preschool/Pre-K

2

$280

$275

$210

3

$415

$380

$315

4

$520

$490

$420

5

$550

$525

$460

Hours: 7:00 AM-5:30 PM Flexible Schedule

● Enrollment Fee: $150.00 and one week’s tuition (Non-Refundable)
● Late Tuition: $25.00 per 3 days
● Before care: $50.00
● After care: $25.00
● Add-on Day: One-day rate based on program.

Discounts:
● Sibling discount
● First responder discount
● Special circumstance

Holiday and School Closures

Holiday

Date

Martin Luther King

Monday, January 20th , 2025

President’s Day

Monday, February 17th , 2025

Good Friday

Friday, April 18th , 2025

Patriot’s Day (Professional Development Day)

Monday, April 21st , 2025

Memorial Day

Monday, May 26th , 2025

Juneteenth

Thursday, June 19th , 2025

Independence Day

Friday, July 4 th , 2025

CLOSED to get ready for the upcoming school year

Thursday, August 28th , 2025

CLOSED to get ready for the upcoming school year

Friday, August 29th , 2025

Labor Day

Monday, September 1st , 2025

Columbus Day

Monday, October 13th , 2025

Veteran’s Day (Professional Development Day)

Tuesday, November 11th , 2025

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 27th , 2025

Day after Thanksgiving

Friday, November 28th , 2025

Early Dismissal (12:00)

Tuesday, December 23rd , 2025

Winter Break

Tuesday, December 24th , 2025 – Friday, January 2 nd , 2026

Snow Days Policy

If the Lexington Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, Little Bees Lab
Preschool will be closed. If the Lexington Public Schools are delayed in opening, we will
open at 9:00 am.