My name is Marie Mathieu St Joy, and I am the co-owner and the executive director of Little Bees Lab preschool and childcare. I am a wife and the mother of four beautiful and amazing girls.
My education is a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies from the University of New Hampshire, a Master’s degree in health care management from Cambridge College, I am active in continuing my Early Childhood Education through the Massasoit Community College, I am also an Early Education & Care state license family childcare provider, an Early Education & Care state Lead Teacher and a licensed Early Education & Care State Director II.
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.