Cradlerock Children's Center

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What Maryland licensed

Licence type

Continuing - Full

Status on record

In Good Standing

First licensed

August 26, 2005

Licence runs through

August 31, 2027

Licensed infant places

9

Licensed school-age places

0

Schedule

Full Year

Family Network region

Howard County

Maryland publishes an infant band and a school-age band and no others, so these are not a total capacity and say nothing about toddler or preschool places.

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.6 average comes from 21 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star19
• 4 star0
• 3 star0
• 2 star0
• 1 star2

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  Both of my kids went to CCC recently. The teachers are warm, loving, and take great care of all of the kids. Working mom guilt is real but seeing your kids love where they're learning and growing is so reassuring. I had the option of sending my kids to their future grade school's preschool and turned it down because of the teachers at CCC. The food at CCC is astounding and the dining services staff truly care about nutrition and nourishment. During a critical time of development, my kids were constantly eating thoughtful meals at CCC that in turn, made them better eaters at home. The administration is incredible too! Amanda, Jennifer, and Aquasia are phenomenal, communicative, and work hard behind the scenes to make CCC the magical place it is. And shout out to Sherry who makes STEAM and fitness so much fun!

  EKCMar 9, 2026
• ★★★★★

  We’ve had a wonderful experience with Cradlerock Children’s Center (CCC)! Both of my children have attended CCC, and our youngest is currently enrolled. From the start, it has been clear that this is a special place where children are nurtured, supported, and encouraged to thrive. This center is non-profit (the only non-profit early childcare center in the county), so you know that they are not just after your money, they really care about your children and their education. Tuition increases, when they happen have been extremely low. I was on the waitlist for almost 2 years (due to extremely low family turnover) for one of my children which speaks to the fact that they are offering a unique, well sought after program. One of my favorite things about CCC is the delicious and nutritious meals that are served every day and included in the price of tuition. And the best part is that its FARM to Table. No other preschool is offering that in the area. My kids are extremely picky eaters, but they eat all of the food served and this has helped me expand their palette and incorporate more nutritious meals at home. As a busy mom, having these meals takes one more thing off my plate for the week. The staff at Cradlerock is great and the center has really low turnover. There are teachers that have been there over 10+ years. My children have loved their teachers, and the staff consistency has made a huge difference in their comfort and development. The teachers are warm, welcoming, and really care about each child’s growth academically, socially and emotionally. Ms. Amanda, the center's director does a fantastic job of balancing cost and budget but making sure there is delivery on effective high value programming and events. The admin and staff do a great job with communicating with brightwheel messages and newsletters to keep parents informed. She has also been leading the expansion efforts of Cradlerock Children's center's move to a new building which will happen in Summer of 2026 and CCC will be able to spread their goodness to even more families as they will be able to accommodate more families in a larger facility! The emphasis on social-emotional learning is one of the things I appreciate most. My kids learned how to manage emotions, interact kindly with peers, and problem-solve in real situations. Because of this thoughtful approach, both of my boys have made great friends and looked forward to school every single day. Another huge advantage for working parents is that Cradlerock is open on most calendar days, unlike many other schools that follow school system calendars, or have an insane amount of days off, the calendar at CCC is really great for working parents that need to go into the office everyday. Most importantly, the tuition cost is lower than many comparable programs, yet the quality of care, education, and overall experience is outstanding. We’ve always felt like we’re getting great value for a top-tier early childhood program. I can't recommend Cradlerock Children's Center enough. If you are thinking of coming here, do it! It will be the best decision you've ever made!

  Leslie SaporuMar 1, 2026
• ★★★★★

  We found Cradlerock Children's Center by accident and couldn't have been happier with our experience. We had two children go through the school and both graduated as ready as could be for kindergarten. The staff is friendly, the spaces are well maintained, and their amazing communication made us feel so confident in the safety of our little ones. They have a great enrichment program, and I absolutely recommend Cradlerock Children's Center to anyone looking to keep their kids happy, safe, and engaged.

  Pat L.Aug 31, 2025
• ★★★★★

  We had a wonderful experience at Cradlerock Children’s Center. My child attended for a year and had Ms. Wendy and Ms. Wanda, who were both fantastic—always professional, caring, and attentive. The center itself is clean and well-run, with thoughtful activities and lesson plans that kept my child engaged and learning every day. Executive Director Amanda Morton’s dedication to excellence really shines through in the way the entire staff cares for the children. If my child weren’t too old, I would send them back in a heartbeat. I cannot recommend Cradlerock enough.

  Delora IfekaucheAug 25, 2025
• ★★★★★

  We love CCC! Great staff, great preschool curriculum. Our daughter has thrived there during the past 2 school years. She started in the 3s–4s class (Busy Bees). Now she's a "Voyager" (4s–5s). She has really opened up and become more social and self-advocating with the support of her CCC teachers. She absolutely loves them all! They also have an amazing fitness / STEAM instructor who works with them multiple times per week.

  James ChastainDec 15, 2024
• ★★★★★

  We did a great deal of research into daycares before choosing where to send our kids (<1 and 3 years old when we started). CCC stood out in the research for having completed all state of Maryland accreditation, a great inspection record, a convenient location, age appropriate learning/skill goals, and relatively affordable prices compared to other similarly situated schools. Since we've started in Fall 2021 I've been very impressed by CCC's communication and care! Switching schools is never easy, but I'm happy that our kids are well cared for and learning!

  Matthew HoytMar 23, 2022

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.