Case Study: Hilltop Early Learning Center keeps families connected with Bloomz

How a Mobile App Changed the Way an Early Learning Center Communicated

Hilltop Early Learning Center, an early childhood program in Clarksville, MD, faced the significant challenge of maintaining its tight-knit community and student engagement when the COVID-19 pandemic forced its unexpected closure. The center needed a reliable way to share information and continue providing value to families during a period of social distancing and uncertainty. They turned to the Bloomz communication platform to address this need.

Bloomz provided a comprehensive solution that evolved from a simple photo-sharing tool into a critical hub for daily operations. The center used Bloomz to coordinate online learning activities, share educational videos, and facilitate family engagement through sign-ups and shared photo albums. This allowed parents to feel connected and gave them a valuable resource for their children. The result was that the vast majority of families opted into the free program during the shutdown, and Bloomz became an indispensable tool for keeping the community integrated, a role it continues to play even after students returned to the classroom.

Hilltop Early Learning Center

Cortney Cabrera

Assistant Director