November 12, 2024

Cold & Flu Season: Fun Activities for When Your Child is Home Sick

Fall is in full swing, and that means it’s the time of year when colds, flus and other viruses may make their way through schools,...

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November 1, 2024

Meet Delaney Brodnicki: November Employee of the Month

Delaney consistently exemplifies the Doodle Bugs! Way in the classroom. She trains other employees by thoroughly explaining proper procedures, shares responsibilities, and goes above and...

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October 23, 2024

8 Green Flags to Look For on Your Child Care Center Tour

Choosing a child care center for your little ones is an important decision. You want to make sure your child will be somewhere safe, with...

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October 1, 2024

Meet Maddie Pender: October Employee of the Month

We are so happy to recognize Maddie Pender as our October Employee of the Month! Maddie exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding team player. She...

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September 27, 2024

2024 Best of 716 Winner

On Sunday, September 22nd, the Buffalo News announced its annual “Best of 716” contest winners. This contest showcases Western New York’s favorite businesses across 11...

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September 10, 2024

Improved Literacy, Stronger Bonds & Better Sleep: The Benefits of Bedtime Reading

For many children, developing a simple but consistent bedtime routine helps ease them into sleep mode while signaling to their brains that it’s time to...

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August 30, 2024

Meet Alysia Zellner: September Employee of the Month

We are so happy to recognize McCandless Director Assistant, Alysia Zellner, as our September Employee of the Month! Alysia’s commitment and dedication to Doodle Bugs!...

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August 1, 2024

Daycare vs. Early Childhood Education: What’s the Difference?

If you’ve made the decision to seek outside care for your child, that is the first of several choices you’ll be faced with. When it...

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July 19, 2018

The Importance of Water Play

 contributed by: Alison Tweedie, Education Specialist What is your favorite summertime childhood memory? I asked this question during a professional development training recently. The majority...

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May 1, 2018

Why Summer Camp? The Benefits of Doodle Day Camp

Let’s imagine it’s June. School’s out. Your children are thrilled – two months of sleeping in, playing outside, and no homework! Parents may be less...

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September 1, 2017

Meet Jenna Cochrane: September Employee of the Month

Before the calendar even flipped to September, the scent of cinnamon brooms and pumpkin spiced coffee everything had already filled the air (let’s be honest, they...

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November 1, 2016

Celebrating the Holidays at Doodle Bugs!

“It’s the most wonderful time, of the year…” Holidays are a joyous time of year – especially at Doodle Bugs! It’s a busy time, too, and...

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