Alameda Kids Resource Directory
Agency name:
Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center
Program name:
Lotus Bloom Downtown Playgroup
Program Last Updated: 02/18/2026
Program Start Date: 08/19/2021 | Program End Date: 06/15/2027
Program Description: Parent-child program to foster bonding, attachment, social and motor development. Schedule includes free play, art, a light snack, circle and puzzle time. Includes drumming, dance and movement. Open to parents and caregivers with children under 48 months.
Program Documentation:
Service Address: 555 19th Street, Unit 131, Oakland, CA 94612
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Program Website: http://www.lotusbloomfamily.org
Program Contact(s):
- Name: Avita Behari
Title: Programs Administrator
Phone: 5102393473 - Name: Dawn Edwards
Title: Director of Programs
Phone: 510-735-9222
Address: 2800 Park Blvd Oakland, CA 94610
Ages Served:
- 0 months - 12 months
- 12 months - 18 months
- 18 months - 24 months
- 2 years - 3 years
- 3 years - 4 years
- 4 years - 5 years
Number of openings remaining: Drop-in only; first come first serve
Openings by language: English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic
Requirements:
- Age
- Income
Services:
- Story times and literacy
- Social skills groups
- Referrals to community resources
- Playgroups
- Parenting education
- Parent support
- Fun things to do with your family
- Food
- Developmental evaluations
- COVID-19 Response Resources
- Case management
Location Type:
- Center-based
Participants:
- Both children and parents/caregivers
Languages:
- Arabic
- Chinese
- English
- Japanese
- Spanish
Genders served:
- Female
- Male
- Trans
Type of cost:
- Sliding Scale
Cost Fee: $1 - $20
Comments about cost: Sliding Scale based on Income
Cost payment:
- Self-Pay with cash, check or credit card
Target Group: Children under 48 months and parents
| Program Operating Hours | Start Time - End Time |
| Monday | 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Weekly |
| Tuesday | |
| Wednesday | 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Weekly |
| Thursday | 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Weekly |
| Friday | |
| Saturday | |
| Sunday |
Required documentation:
- None
Preferred documentation:
- None
Intake Procedure:
- Walk-in
Other Intake Procedures: Drop-in

