Summer Safety and Summer Fun Activities

Summer Safety and Summer Fun Activities

By Registration Supervisor Kelly Maloney Summer is here! For many that means playing outside and keeping children occupied for an extended day. Here are some tips for staying safe this summer, and some activities to have some fun. Summer safety is a very important...
Beat the Heat with Local Pools & Splash Pads

Beat the Heat with Local Pools & Splash Pads

Alden Kiddie Pool- Open from 11-6 weather permitting (open July 4th) Amherst- Clearfield and North Forest Pool free for residents with ID card $5.00 without ID card Blasdell- The Silver Street Playground Splash Pad is open on weekends, parking is in the Village Hall...
30+ Places to Visit Around Buffalo This Summer

30+ Places to Visit Around Buffalo This Summer

If you’re like most parents or teachers around here this time of year you’re in the midst of all the end of the year hubbub, Pre-school, and Kindergarten graduation, moving up ceremonies and the beginnings of summer vacation. While you may be signing your children up...
National Reading Month

National Reading Month

March 2nd was not only Dr. Seuss’s Birthday but it also kicked off National Reading Month! To many parents and caregivers reading is one of the most important milestones that children reach. There are many things that can be done at home and in daycare that can help...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

It’s that time of year again, the red and pink hearts of Valentine’s Day have given way to the green, gold & rainbows we associate with St. Patrick’s Day. Everyone is a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, and while your local parade might not be the most...
Family Game Night- The Benefits of Game Play

Family Game Night- The Benefits of Game Play

Playing board games is great for children for many reasons besides the obvious; it’s fun to play games! Age appropriate games can help children to think strategically, solve problems creatively, work on pattern recognition and build simple math skills. They also help...