Doodle Bugs! Children’s Learning Academy

Doodle Bugs! Children’s Learning Academy offers play-based learning in classrooms with a variety of interest areas. It offers infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, and school age programs, along with summer camp for ages 5-12 with flexible schedules and weekly themes. Its hours are 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Programs

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• Pre-K
• School Age
• Summer Camp — 5-12 · Flexible Schedules; Weekly Themes

At a glance

• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Facility hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

About the provider

Doodle Bugs! was begun in 1992 and changed its name to Doodle Bugs! in 1998. The program says it has over three decades of history and currently enrolls hundreds of children. It is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA), and its mission is to build a community of happy children, happy parents and happy teachers.

The program page says classrooms are designed with a variety of interest areas and that the approach is play-based learning. The About page says the school climate must cultivate a caring community of learners and that play is understood to be the work of early childhood.

What families say

“The teachers are so kind, upbeat and patient with my toddler. They give her the space to have structured and unstructured play. Communication between the center and families is always on point. I love that she has access to special programs like Music Rocks & Taekwondo, and practices mindful techniques like yoga in the classroom.” — Amy D., Cheektowaga

“Doodle Bugs! has become a second home for my children, and I say that proudly! When they are here, they are LOVED, they are SAFE, they are LEARNING, and they are having FUN. Since my kids are 2, 3 and 6 we have many years of Doodle Bugs! ahead of us... and I couldn't be happier!” — Sara P., Clarence

“This is the first daycare that we have used for our daughter, and we feel like we totally hit the jackpot! Everyone at Doodle Bugs! is so friendly. They have all known her name from day one and have always made us feel so welcome. Don’t hesitate to enroll your child here if you were looking for wonderful, clean and happy child care!” — Diane E., Mars

Last updated November 9, 2026.