New Year, New Classroom, New Scientists (and LOTS of Snow)!

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)!

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

Summer Bucket List

Even though the first day of school is fast approaching, there’s technically still another month of summer!  We want to help you soak up the last days of the season, so we’ve compiled a Summer Bucket List full of activities. What exactly is a bucket list?  Short Answer: it’s a list of things you’d like… Continue reading Summer Bucket List