Frequently Asked Questions
What are the center hours?
Cradlerock Children's Center is open from 7:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The hours of attendance of your child should be communicated to the office to ensure sufficient staff is available.
What ages do you serve?
We care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
What are the qualifications of
your teachers?
Our teachers have varied educational
backgrounds and experience. We
strive to hire the most qualified staff
possible. Our teachers have a
combination of the following: four-year
degrees, two-year degrees, the 90-Hour Child Care Class, and/or the 45 Infant Toddler Class. One or two aides may be hired as part-time staff to assist teachers from 3pm to 6 pm.
Do you have staff turnover?
Our staff turnover rate is well below the industry norm, thanks in part to our commitment to
providing a living wage and competitive benefits to our staff.
Are meals provided?
We provide breakfast, lunch and pm snacks.
Do you have part-time openings?
We do offer part-time enrollment in our three- and four- year-old classrooms. Due to the limited number of openings
in the center, we cannot offer part-time spaces in the infant,
toddler, two- year-old classrooms,or our transition
older 2 and 3's working on pottytraining.
Can I withdraw my child for the summer months?
Children in the three- and four-year-old classrooms may
dis-enroll for the summer. For younger children, we will
make every effort to reserve a place for your child in the
upcoming school year. You will be notified if your child's
space is in jeopardy.
What is the role of parents at the center?
It is vitally important to us to develop
a strong partnership between parents,
teachers and directors. We welcome the
suggestions and ideas of parents, and
encourage you to become involved in our program. We also include several parents on our board of directors, and seek their
guidance on key decisions related to the center.
How will you contact me if the center
is closing for bad weather or an emergency?
Emergency alert are sent via tadpoles.When your child
is enrolled, you will be asked to sign up for the free service,
which provides updates to your cell phone and email
More questions?
Please give us a call at 410-381- 0906 or submit an inquiry below. We are happy to assist you!