Room to Bloom 0-5 Playgroup 

Days & time: Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30AM-12:00PM,
​              Fridays 9:30AM-11:00AM
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Parent-child program to foster bonding, social skills and early learning preschool experiences. Schedule includes free play, art, a light snack, circle and outdoor play. Open to parents and caregivers with children under 5 years old. Drop-ins welcomed.

Program usually operates July 2017-June 2018.

Room to Bloom Developmental Playgroup


Location: 8711 MacArthur Blvd, Portable B. Oakland, CA 94601
Days & time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am-11:30am
Phone number: 510-735-9222 
​Email: kira@lotusbloomfamily.org

Playgroup that focuses on children with high needs. Our carefully planned curriculum helps children with social skills, self-regulation, fine/gross motor development and more.
​REFERRALS ONLY.  

Program usually operates July 2017-June 2018.
To qualify for enrollment in Lotus Bloom's Developmental Playgroup:
  • Children are between the ages 12 months - 5 years old.
  • Children who have been assessed using the Ages & Stages Questionaire (ASQ) or ASE-SE.
  • Children who have not previously been assessed for developmental concerns/services by the Regional Center of the East Bay or Oakland Unified School District and granted services.
  • Children who have been previously assessed for developmental concerns/services by the Regional Center of the East Bay or Oakland Unified School District and denied services.
  • To enroll in the Developmental Playgroup you are required to complete a Help Me Grow referral form.
PLAYGROUP POLICIES
  • Adult-child ratio: We request each adult accompany no more than 2 children. If you have a 3rd child, we recommend bringing another adult.​
  • Cell phone policy: Please refrain from using cell phones at playgroup.
  • Circle time expectations: We ask parents to participate in singing with us. We do not allow toys or food during circle time.
  • Clean Up: During clean-up time, please model clean up for your child by joining us in putting toys away.
  • Discipline: Please do not spank your child or roughly pick your child up to discipline them at playgroup. If you need support, please ask a team member. Reminder: All Lotus Bloom team members are mandated reporters.
  • No peanuts: We are a peanut free facility. Please refrain from bringing peanut products.
  • Older siblings (ages 5+): We cannot accommodate siblings ages 5 and over.
  • Respect: Please respect all family's religion, culture, background, etc.
  • Snacks: Please save snacks for snack time otherwise, your child may eat snack with you in the respite room.
  • Sick child: If your child display signs of an illness (cough, fever, vomit, runny nose, etc), please keep them at home. They will be asked to leave.
  • Time Outs: If your child needs to take a break from playing, you may sit with them in the respite room. A timer is available for usage.

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