Now Enrolling · Year Round
Little explorers.
Big discoveries. Bright futures.
A small, home-based preschool in Sandy, Utah for children ages 3 to 5, where Annie has been caring for little ones for more than thirty years. Never more than ten children in a day, all year round.
- Ages Served
- 3 to 5
- Classroom Capacity
- 10 Explorers
- Days & Hours
- Mon–Fri
9:00 – 1:00 - Located In
- Sandy, Utah
Explore•Discover•Grow
What We Believe
School story & philosophy — why Doodlebug was created and what the home-based model gives a child
Nurture Curiosity
We spark wonder and encourage children to explore the world around them with joy.
Build Confidence
We create a safe, supportive space where children feel seen, heard, and capable.
Encourage Kindness
We foster empathy, respect, and caring relationships every day.
Celebrate Nature
We connect children to the beauty of the natural world and inspire care for our earth.
Grow Together
We partner with families and our community to help every child blossom and thrive.
Meet the Teacher
Annie Gay
Welcome to Doodlebug! My name is Annie, though you’ll often hear some of the children refer to me as ‘Nannie’. I am the owner and runner of Doodlebug, and I have 30+ years of experience in childcare and preschool. I am registered with the State of Utah, and my staff and I are all FBI background-checked and certified in CPR/First Aid.
I believe in raising children with love, kindness, and empathy. At Doodlebug we focus on teaching compassion, respect, self-sufficiency, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and all the basic skills needed for children to move on to school.
Experience supporting children who need additional help, and how parents can talk through a child's needs before enrolling
Our Program
A Day at Doodlebug
Doodlebug is a year-round program for children ages 3 to 5, with never more than ten children in a day. September through May is preschool; June through August is summer camp.
Preschool
The school-year program, Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 1:00, shaped around school readiness, early literacy and numbers, art, and outdoor play.
Summer Camp
Summer camp detail — themes and activities, and whether the schedule or tuition differs from the school year
Arrival
Welcome and Free Choice
What happens at drop-off
Morning
Circle Time
Songs, calendar, story, and the day's theme
Mid-morning
Learning Centers
Literacy, early math, science, art, and sensory work
Snack
Snack and Conversation
What is provided and what families send
Outdoors
Outdoor Discovery
Backyard learning area and gross-motor play
Departure
Story, Cleanup, and Pickup
How the day closes and how the teacher shares it with parents
Curriculum & School Readiness
How Children Learn Here
Early Literacy
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Early Math
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Science & Discovery
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Art & Music
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Social & Emotional
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Special Needs & Individualized Care
Every Child, Met Where They Are
Individualized instruction, one-on-one attention, adapting activities, sensory and learning differences, and parent communication
How a parent starts a conversation about their child's needs before enrolling
Schedule & Tuition
Simple, Published Pricing
No phone call required to find out whether Doodlebug fits your family's budget. With ten children a day, places in each plan are limited.
Five-Day Plan
Monday–Friday · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$480/month
- 20 hours a week
- About $24.00 a day
Openings
All Spots Available
Three-Day Plan
Mon / Wed / Fri · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$330/month
- 12 hours a week
- About $27.50 a day
Openings
All Spots Available
Two-Day Plan
Tue / Thu · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$240/month
- 8 hours a week
- About $30.00 a day
Openings
All Spots Available
What Tuition Includes
What every plan covers — supplies and materials, snacks, field trips and special activities, and anything families are asked to send from home
A $100 registration fee, once a year, holds your child's place. Daily cost above is based on a four-week month. Supply fee, holidays and closures, and any tuition assistance go here.
Gallery
See the Space
Photographs of the learning areas, the patio, and the backyard, so families know the environment before they visit.
Parent Reviews
What Families Say
“Parent testimonial — the child's progress, confidence, and the teacher's care
Parent Name, Class Year
“Parent testimonial — communication, individual attention, and value
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Enrollment & Contact
Come See the School
Call or text Annie, or send the form below and she will get back to you.
- Call or Text
- (801) 898-6630
- Where We Are
- Sandy, Utah
Address shared when we set up your visit - Hours
- Mon–Fri
9:00 – 1:00
FAQ & Parent Information
Questions Parents Ask
Ages and Potty Training
Doodlebug serves children ages 3 to 5, with a maximum of ten children in a day.
Potty-training requirement — what Annie asks of families before a child starts
Snacks and Food
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Separation Anxiety
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Guidance and Discipline
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Illness and Closures
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What to Bring
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