Ripen With Us Child Care

09/09/2026

Don’t forget to order some BEAUTIFUL mums!
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09/08/2026

What was our amazing team up to while the kids were away last week???

Our Education & Training Specialists, Jordan and Abby, held a professional development day at Ripen With Us yesterday! Their team got training on professionalism and process art. 💚

If your program is interested in having a trainer come onsite for professional development, contact our Education Department at 716-877-6666 ext. 3061 to learn more about what we offer and how to schedule. 📞

09/08/2026

Welcome back to our little learners!
Our doors are wide open, and our playrooms are ready for a brand-new year of big fun! To our littlest ones spending their days with us—we can't wait to build tall towers, read favorite stories, splash, create, and explore together every single day.
For our big kids heading off to school: sending the biggest hugs and best wishes as you step into your new schools and classrooms! To our parents, we know these drop-off mornings bring a mix of big emotions, but we are so honored to be your child's home away from home.
We’re counting down the hours until the school bus drops off our big kids this afternoon—we can't wait to hear all about their first days, share big hugs, and kick off a wonderful year together! 🖍️

08/24/2026

Big feelings can be overwhelming for little children. But they don't have to face them alone.

Babies and toddlers aren't born knowing how to calm themselves. They learn through co-regulation, the back-and-forth process of a caring adult offering comfort and helping them feel safe.

When you hold them through tears, speak calmly during a meltdown or simply stay present, you're helping build the lifelong skills they need to manage emotions.

They borrow your calm before they can find their own. Learn more about co-regulation and how everyday moments help build healthy brains: https://bit.ly/3GjZStn

08/17/2026

Now is the time to order some beautiful mums for the fall. If you ordered last year, you know that they were big, beautiful and lasted a ridiculously long time!

08/07/2026

The children always love seeing all the beautiful butterflies who visit our center on a daily basis in the summer. 🦋

08/07/2026

Summer is well underway, but a reminder about water safety is never too late.

Hundreds of people in NYS drown or are hospitalized for severe injuries, with kids and teens at the greatest risk. Take steps to prevent a tragedy: on.ny.gov/4taXoRe

07/23/2026

We do lots of nature/outdoor based activities at the center. Water play, walks on the bike path, playing on the on-site outdoor playgrounds, exploring in the expansive field/grass area, gardening, observing pollinators in our “pollinator area”, playing in the sand tables and riding bikes around the child bike loop.
So, we are hoping that we are contributing to your nature loving kid! 🌳🕸️🪱🦋

There's a particular kind of summer that happens when you're raising a child who notices everything. See how many of these are already true for your family. Tag someone who's raising a nature-loving kid alongside you.

07/20/2026

Take a look at some cold international treats to make and enjoy with your little ones on warm summer days!

07/05/2026

Summer is here… ☀️