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February 13, 2026

Busy Bees North America

Early childhood education provider Busy Bees North America (BBNA) is expanding into Washington state, with the addition of 13 early learning centers in the greater Seattle area, via the acquisition of seven Kids N Us Early Learning Schools and six Birch Tree Academy locations.

“We're thrilled to welcome both Kids N Us and Birch Tree Academy into the Busy Bees family,” said Darla Kestle, CEO of Busy Bees North America. “These partnerships reflect our shared commitment to giving every child the best start in life. Both organizations bring long‑standing reputations for providing nurturing, high‑quality early learning environments and our priority is to continue the exceptional education experiences for families across the region.”

“Joining Busy Bees is a great opportunity for not only our families but our educators to continue with giving the children in our schools quality early childhood education,” said Lori Blades, founder of Kids N Us.

“This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Birch Tree Academy,” said NForrey, Founder of Birch Tree Academy. “With Busy Bees' support and shared values, we can reach more families and continue delivering innovative, high‑quality learning experiences.”

With the addition of the new locations, Busy Bees North America now operates 270 centers across the United States and Canada.




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