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January 24, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Ranks in Top 50 in North America

Hooray! We’re happy to share some great doodle news – and as always, we appreciate your ongoing support of the doodle community:  BUFFALO, NY – January 24, 2011 – Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers has earned placement on Exchange Magazine’s Top 50 List, an annual ranking of North America’s largest for-profit child care organizations. “I attribute our Read More »

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January 22, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

We turn not older with years, but newer every day. – Emily Dickinson Happy Friday! This week marked Mr. Doodle Bug’s 19th birthday — it’s hard to believe we’ve been building the doodle community since 1992. We celebrated in the best way possible — learning through play! Highlights of our doodle days include: Building towers, Read More »

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January 18, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #49

“Do all the good you can,
 By all the means you can,
  In all the ways you can, In all the places you can,
  To all the people you can, As long as ever you can
.” – John Wesley Today’s edition of Team Tuesday features Kelli and Hollee, a talented teaching team in Classroom 7 at out West Read More »

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January 14, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning.” -Mr. Rogers  Happy Friday! We’re happy to share five fun photos that highlight how learning looked at Doodle Bugs! this week. Enjoy! The easel provides opportunities for painting, drawing, color mixing, and more! (Cheektowaga) Read More »

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January 11, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #48

The only real training for leadership is leadership. ~Antony Jay It is our pleasure to announce another in-house promotion: Kate Lew has been named Center Director at our East Amherst location! Kate has been a valued member of the doodle team since 2006, when she began her career as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher at our West Read More »

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January 7, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“A snowflake is winter’s butterfly.” It’s been another terrific winter week at Doodle Bugs! Here’s a peek at our week – enjoy! Did you check out the Snowman Contest? Every classroom made such a creative contribution! With our curriculum focus on ‘Snow & Ice’ we’ve seen snowy creations in every learning center, including the sensory bin… Read More »

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January 4, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #47

“Live and work but do not forget to play, to have fun in life and really enjoy it” — Elaine Caddy As you may know, a ‘floater’ is a team member who is not assigned to one specific classroom, but shares her talents with many classrooms.  Floaters are an essential part of the doodle team — Read More »

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December 31, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day”. – Edith Lovejoy Pierce Happy Friday — and Happy New Year! We’re so thankful for the opportunity to help your children learn and grow Read More »

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December 29, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #46

As the doodle community grows, so does the opportunity for team members’ professional growth. It is always a pleasure to reward qualified teachers’ dedication and effort! Specifically, we are proud to announce the following well-deserved promotions: At the Orchard Park center, Sarah Forsythe (an assistant infant teacher) has been promoted to an Infant Lead Teacher. Read More »

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December 24, 2010

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

“There’ll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing, when loved ones are near. It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” From the doodle family to yours, our warmest holiday wishes. Please visit our Facebook page to take a peek at this week’s festivities – a visit from Santa, a special reading of ‘The Read More »

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