Playgrounds and Park Near Bloomingdale Daycare!

Playground at Bogue Pond A Fun Oasis Nestled at 132 Glenwild Avenue, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403, the Bloomingdale Community Playground at Bogue Pond is a delightful escape just minutes from the town center. This well-maintained playground features fresh mulch each spring and new equipment. The playground offers an open field for sports, a small pond, and… Continue reading Playgrounds and Park Near Bloomingdale Daycare!

International Literacy Day

September 8 (TODAY!) is International Literacy Day, but what exactly does literacy mean? Miriam-Webster defines it as “the quality or state of being literate: educated…able to read and write.” Research shows children who are in quality childcare and/or early-learning programs are more prepared for Kindergarten; with better reading skills, more math skills, and larger vocabularies.… Continue reading International Literacy Day

Labor(Day) of Love

Do you get weekends off work? What about lunch breaks, paid vacation, an 8-hour workday, and/or Social Security?  If your answer is YES to any of these options, give thanks to the Labor Unions and the U.S. Labor Movement!  As a result of one of the worst chapters in American labor history; we celebrate the… Continue reading Labor(Day) of Love

Getting Back-to-School Ready

The *official* First Day of School this year is Tuesday, September 7; that’s only a couple weeks away!! It might be your little one’s first time away from home, or maybe they’re returning to a program. Whether going to daycare or off to Preschool, starting school is a big deal for children and their parents!… Continue reading Getting Back-to-School Ready

Thinking About AfterSchool Care for Your Child?

The school day ends at 3:00pm for most students, but what happens if their parents’ work day ends later than that?  Too much unstructured or unsupervised time for children can cause them to neglect their school-related obligations.  A good AfterSchool program can make the hours after school productive ones: Bloomingdale Day Care runs the AfterSchool… Continue reading Thinking About AfterSchool Care for Your Child?

Summer of Independence

The fireworks may be over, but the Summer of Independence is just beginning!  Many parents worry about how to entertain their children during the summer months, but here’s a secret: You Don’t Have To!!  A New York Times article states, “Independent play is a skill your kids will use for the rest of their lives… Continue reading Summer of Independence

We are Back!!

Dear Parents and Grandparents, Please take a moment to fill out this short Survey about our response to the COVID-19 health situation.  We are looking for feedback from our families to help guide us in re-opening the center in a way that meets the needs of our families while keeping safety a top priority. COVID-19… Continue reading We are Back!!

Virtual Preschool

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Hi Parents/Grandparents! I’m so excited that our virtual preschool is taking shape and I’m happy to share what I have planned for week 1.  Please look over the attached document to see what learning your child will be doing next week! Here are a few things to keep in mind: Your child will need an adult… Continue reading Virtual Preschool

Covid-19 Closure Notice

Dear Bloomingdale Day Care Families, Effective Friday, March 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. we have decided that it is in the best interest of our students, families, staff and the community to temporarily suspend operations at Bloomingdale Day Care while COVID-19 is an active health risk.  As the number of cases of COVID-19 increase in… Continue reading Covid-19 Closure Notice