October 29, 2025

Meet Sophia Scardino: November Employee of the Month

We are excited to recognize Sophia Scardino as our November Employee of the Month! Sophia joined Doodle Bugs! in September 2022 as a part-time Teacher...

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October 13, 2025

Read-Alouds: One of the Most Powerful Tools in Our Toolbox

Kate Puzan, Education Specialist This blog was written in honor of Jumpstart’s “Read for the Record” Day, a campaign Doodle Bugs! participates in each year....

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October 7, 2025

Early Childhood Education: The Most Rewarding Job Ever?

For many, a job is just a way to earn a paycheck. But for early childhood educators, it’s so much more than that. It’s a...

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October 1, 2025

Meet Haley Benkelman: October Employee of the Month

We are proud to recognize Haley Benkelman as our October Employee of the Month. Haley has gone above and beyond this year, stepping into additional...

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September 29, 2025

Doodle Bugs! Wins “Best of 716” for the Second Year in a Row

We are beyond excited to announce that Doodle Bugs! Children’s Learning Academy has once again been named Best Daycare Facility in the Buffalo News “Best...

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September 16, 2025

Doodle Bugs! Sponsors the Say No to Bullying Magic Show

Each year, Doodle Bugs! proudly sponsors Mike Seege’s Say No to Bullying Magic Show – a fast-paced, engaging performance that delivers a powerful anti-bullying message...

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September 3, 2025

Safety Measures to Look For in Your Child Care Center

  Choosing the right childcare option is one of the most important decisions parents make in the early years of their child’s life. While nurturing...

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September 2, 2025

Meet Jenna Protho: September Employee of the Month

We are so happy to recognize Jenna Protho as our September Employee of the Month! Jenna consistently delivers personalized experiences to the children by embracing...

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August 26, 2025

Back-to-Routine Reset: 6 Ways to Ease Back to School Transitions

Jennifer Horner, Director of Education Development The back-to-school season  can feel like a roller coaster—new classrooms, new schedules, big feelings. That’s normal. The goal isn’t...

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August 5, 2025

Group Care vs. Nanny: The Benefits of Group Care Settings

Choosing the right childcare option is one of the most important decisions parents make in the early years of their child’s life. While hiring a...

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August 1, 2025

Meet Taylor Bashaw: August Employee of the Month

We’re excited to recognize Taylor Bashaw as our August Employee of the Month! As an infant teacher, Taylor truly embodies the Doodle Bugs! Way through...

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July 29, 2025

My Doodle Bugs! Story: Turning an Interest into a Career

Bridget Wolff, Director of Learning and Development | NYS T-TAP Professional Development Specialist, Early Childhood It was the start of my senior year of college,...

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