I have purchased a daycare and have to change the name. What do you think about Beaus & Belles Preschool????

Question

I have mixed emotions because of some people not knowing it means girl and boy and thinking it is meant as bows and bells when they hear the name. I intend to put a girl and boy bear dressed like a southern belle and little gentleman on my sign. What do you think???

Answer 1

Its cute but you are right; it does sound like Bows and Bells when pronounced. That would maybe be an issue if you were to advertise it vocally but if you do it via print or writing then you can have the sign which would communicate more.

Though confusion might still occur. Its up to you but I think its adorable:D

Answer 2

Sorry it sounds too much like balls and balls.

Answer 3

You might consider changing it to "Belles & Beaus Preschool". Ladies first and all...

Answer 4

You have the right to name your place whatever you like.

It beats Ding Dong School!

How about using nursery rhymes for ideas?

Or, use your name: Jenn's Storybook.

C. :)!!

Answer 5

It sounds like a dating service

Answer 6

I love it!!  It's a very Southern name...and very classy!  Go for it!

Answer 7

I don't think it will be a good idea it could be confusing. You'd be surprised how a name can make or break a business. What was it called before? I do like the idea of trying to say boys and girls differently. Do you have a child? Sometimes asking them what they would name it helps, they usually have the simpliest but the best answers

Answer 8

It is Ok but wouldn't be my first choice.

Answer 9

I think it is adorable!

Answer 10

You are right the name alone may not convey what the place is about.

May I suggest the name: "KiddiCare" instead.

Answer 11

doesnt sound right...maybe think about finding something kid friendly?

Answer 12

Beaus I strongly think isn't a good idea. That's what a lot of women call their man! Kind of a slang thing I guess. It's too masculine. It kind of sounds like the name of a swingers club. Honestly.

Answer 13

i think it sounds great! especially if you have the teddybears up there im sure they would know. I know that would be some place i would consider takin my kids to just because it sounds more upscale then most places.

Answer 14

doesn't ring right.  sounds too much live old mtv show bevis and . . .

Answer 15

It does sound like bows and bells, which sounds like a sewing shop. My advice is that if you have to question the name of your preschool, the parents would question its quality.

Answer 16

I am a male who likes kids, and am therefore constantly under suspicion.

I can tell you first-hand: there is a lot of sexual abuse hysteria out there.

If you say that children are handsome and beautiful--even if you say it in French, you might be watched every minute.

Answer 17

Belle is a term most common for young women....not little kids.  Try something like 'Kid Haven'.

Answer 18

While it is cute, I think it is a little too over the top. You are going to get people not calling you because they can't pronounce your name. I guarantee people are that stupid.

Make it Sunnybrook Preschool or something mindless and easy to pronounce.

Answer 19

I love the bear idea, but what about calling it Babes in Toyland? Please let me know what you think! Good luck!

Answer 20

Most people do know what beaus and belles are.  Beaus are male boyfriends and belles are southern girls coming of age.

I would rethink the name of the preschool.

Answer 21

no! it sounds like a dog grooming place. I was a preschool teacher for 17 years! I wanted to name one Lil' Tykes.

Answer 22

I agree with Calm... that name refers to mature young adults... something more child related would be more appropriate.

Answer 23

i think that is really cute...you probably put alot of thought into it so dont get rid of it. just elaborate and write the translation on the bottom of the signs bow and bells

Answer 24

o I think it sounds cute and I knew what you were talking about right away and if you have the pictures of a southern belle and little gentleman on the sign i'm sure they will know what it means