Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy 8900 Duncan Avenue, McCandless, PA 15237

Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy, located at 8900 Duncan Avenue in McCandless, Pennsylvania, is a state-of-the-art child care and preschool center founded by the Insinna family. With additional locations in Pittsburgh, Doodle Bugs! offers high quality child care, preschool, and school age programs that are second to none.

The center features a two-story play village, spacious classrooms, a parents' lounge, full service kitchen, a huge playground, Watch Me Grow internet viewing, and many other amenities. The Bravo! Early Childhood Curriculum® is exclusively designed for Doodle Bugs!, combining theme-related classroom experiences, enrichment programs, and center events to provide a hands-on, play-based learning environment for every child.

Infants engage in sensory play, while toddlers participate in structured activities to develop fine and gross motor skills, listening and speaking skills, and early literacy skills. Preschoolers and Pre-K students have stimulating, hands-on experiences to support their development and prepare them for kindergarten. The program aligns with state learning standards to ensure academic success.

School-agers enjoy an educational and fun recreation program with arts and crafts, sports, games, group projects, and homework time. Field trips and special events are also offered for full-day attendees. Each classroom is specially designed to support age-appropriate learning, with parent partnerships beginning in the Infant rooms to create individualized care plans.

At Doodle Bugs!, children learn through art, music, dramatic play, outdoor activities, and technology, all while promoting self-awareness, creativity, leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking. The nurturing environment created by teachers encourages hands-on, play-based learning for every child in their care. Come experience the Doodle Difference for yourself at the nearest facility!