January at Bloomingdale Day Care came in hot—and by “hot,” we of course mean absolutely freezing with record-breaking amounts of snow, but also bursting with excitement, creativity, and approximately 200 glue sticks. Despite the blizzards, ice, and the general vibe of living inside a snow globe, we kicked off 2026 with two major events: the grand… Continue reading New Year, New Classroom, New Scientists (and LOTS of Snow)!
Welcome to the 2025–2026 Aftercare Program! We’re excited to welcome both new and returning families to the Bloomingdale Day Care Aftercare Program for the 2025–2026 school year! Bloomingdale Day Care has been a long-standing partner of the Bloomingdale School District. Many of our aftercare staff have been with us for years and also work within… Continue reading 2025–2026 Aftercare Program!
International Youth Day was created to highlight the struggles some young people experience throughout the world. Half the children between the ages of six and 13 lack basic reading and math skills. It’s important to bring awareness to these issues as we continue to work toward solutions. Better understanding problems children of the world are… Continue reading International Youth Day
Summer = Time Spent Outside. Active and unstructured outdoor play allows kids time to innovate, think, reflect, and be alone with their thoughts. Getting kids to play outside can be easier said than done, but it’s more important than ever. Nature play (or time spent outside) has tons of benefits: Gets kids moving Promotes creativity… Continue reading Outdoor Play (DIY Olympics)
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?
