Families of the African Diaspora with children ages 0-5 pull together, or "harambee" in Swahili, to honor the Black experience, build community, and support one another.
Drop-ins welcomed.
Limited Capacity of 11 families per playgroup; first come first served.
All adults and children ages 3 years and older are required to wear a mask or face covering over their nose and mouth for the duration of playgroup.
Playgroup policies
- Lotus Bloom's drop-in policy is first come, first serve.
- Lotus Bloom's daily capacity is 11 children, 25 people total.
- Each adult and each child must pay the daily rate according to Lotus Bloom's Equity Policy. If you have any questions about our policy or the fee, please speak with any Lotus Bloom Staff.
- 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.
- 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. To stop the spread of coronavirus, all adults and children ages three years or older are required to wear a mask or face covering over their nose and mouth when at playgroup.
- Snacks: Please save snacks for snack time otherwise, your child may eat snack with you in the parent area or outside on the bench.
- Time Outs: If your child needs to take a break from playing, you may sit with them in the parent area. A timer is available for usage.
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Daily fee can cost from $0 to $25 per person.
Lotus Bloom is for low-income families who do not have access to preschool or early learning. We are committed to maintaining 75% of our space for families that qualify as low-income or WIC, Medical, Cal Fresh, and Cal Works participants, and 25% space for families with resources.
http://www.lotusbloomfamily.org/demographic.html
