Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing

  • What is your pricing for infants?

    5 days - $370/week

    3 days- $260/week

    2 days- $205/week

  • What is your pricing for toddlers?

    5 days - $360/week

    3 days- $252/week

    2 days- $195/week

  • What is your pricing for preschool?

    5 days- $320/week

    3 days- $225/week

    2 days- $175/week

  • What is your pricing for birthday parties?

    Members- $265

    Non Members- $345

    Bounce House- $45

    Extra 30 Minutes- $50 (can only be added to 11:30 & 5:30 party times)

  • What is your pricing for extended hours?

    We charge $12/hour for extended hours Our extended hours are from 6am-7am and 6pm-7pm.

Registration

  • How much is the registration fee?

    The registration fee is a nonrefundable fee of $65 per family. To register, click here.

  • What is included in the registration fee?

    This registration fee gives you a personal access code to the building that is linked to our check-in system. This is how we will know exactly who is in the building at al times.

  • Do I need to pay a registration fee for each program I enroll my children into?

    No! If you are a member in one of our childcare/preschool programs and have paid that registration fee, you do not have to pay another $65 to participate in drop in care or the gym classes.

Membership Perks

  • What makes me a member?

    You are considered a member if you are currently enrolled in our preschool or childcare program where a weekly tuition is paid.

  • What are the perks of being a member?

    Membership perks include first choice in scheduling hours, and the following discounted rates:

    Birthday rate for members: $225

    Extended hours: $12/hour

Classrooms

  • What is the difference between the daycare and preschool rooms?

    The main difference between our daycare and preschool program is the pricing. When paying for certain days, you are able to bring your child anything during our 7am-6pm window. The preschool curriculum is taught starting at 9am for those looking for just the preschool experience and their day finishes around 3:30pm. A daily schedule is provided for each classroom so parents can choose the hours hey would like their child at the center based on their needs.

  • What is the teacher to child ratio?

    Teacher to child ratio is different per age group.

    Infants 1:4

    1 yr olds 1:5

    2 yr olds: 1:6

    3 yrs +: 1:10

    School age: 1:12

  • What is your discipline policy?

    Disciplinary techniques that we use are remind, remove from the situation and take a break in our cozy corner with a book or small toy. We try to catch the children doing something right as we believe positive reinforcement works much better than negativity.

Teacher Criteria

  • What criteria do you require of your teachers?

    State requirements for a childcare center are as follows:

    • Group Supervisor: Degree is Early Education or similar

    • Assistant: High school degree and minimum of 1 year experience

    • Aide: High school diploma

    Guidelines indicate that 50% of staff can be of aide level. At C&M Play Studio, we take our time with staffing to ensure much higher standards. All teachers are qualified as either a Group Supervisor or Assistant Group Supervisor with many years of experience. We encourage parents to get to know their children’s teachers and to check out our “Meet our Educators” tab!

  • What clearances are needed to work at C&M Play Studio?

    All state and federal clearances are needed to work at the center along with mandated reporter training, physicals, TB tests and CPR and First Aid training.

Birthday Parties

  • How much are birthday parties?

    Member: $265

    Non members: $345

    Bounce House: $45

    Extra 30 minutes: $50

    A $100 deposit is due at time of booking. This will go towards your party in an online invoice that Is sent to the booking email.

  • What is included in the birthday fee?

    You will have 2 hours of fun in our 2,200 sq ft gym space and event room. This includes a licensed staff member to help with activities, set up, and clean up. We will provide tables and chairs, tablecloth colors of your choosing, silverware, plates, cups, napkins.

  • What days can I book a party?

    Birthdays are held on Saturdays and Sundays only.

  • What times are available to book?

    11:30 am - 1:30 pm (If adding extra time, party will be from 11am- 1:30pm)

    2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (if adding extra time, party will be from 5:30 pm - 8pm)

  • How many children are included in the package?

    Our gym space can comfortably hold 50 people. Although it is a much bigger space, because of safety, we ask that you limit the amount of children you invite to 20 children.

Events

  • Does C&M have any other events in the center?

    Yes! We have outside weekend events. We try to hold a weekend event once a month in addition to our weekly activity calendar days. Some events you might see include:

    • Pictures with the Easter Bunny/Santa

    • Summer Luau

    • Fundraisers

    • Cash Bash

    • Donuts with Dads

    • Muffins with Moms

  • Who can come to your outside weekend events?

    Anybody! You don’t have to be a member of C&M to attend a weekend event. All events are open to the public so invite your friends to come hangout with us!

  • How do I find out about upcoming events?

    We schedule all of our weekend events for the year! Each event is on our website under the “Events” tab.

Safety

  • What security features does your center provide?

    Security is a top priority at the center. Each room is equipped with cameras. To enter our facility, you must enter a personal code. This allows us to know exactly who is in the building at all times. Every family must fill out proper forms for authorized pick up people who will all have their own codes. You must also sign your child out on the computer with a separate code.

  • Who else can have my code?

    No one else should have your code. Each caregiver has their own code to ensure safety in the building. If it is learned that a code is not used by the authorized adult, it will be immediately removed.

  • What if I need someone to pick up my child that isn't on the designated pick up list?

    You will bring a written letter stating who will be picking up your child. That person will need to bring an ID to present before releasing your child into their care.

  • Are you a nut free facility?

    We are not a nut free facility. In the new member paperwork, please provide any allergies your child has so we can keep specific ones our of the classroom.

Preschool

  • What preschool curriculum is used?

    The very talented teachers at C&M have worked tirelessly to provide their students a curriculum that highlights the important areas of development through environmental exploration and play. Here at C&M, we have created our own curriculum to ensure that students are getting the most well-rounded experience while they are with us. Our curriculum focuses on social and emotional learning through teacher led and peer discussion during all activities by providing talking points for all activities. We have divided our curriculum into four different, overlapping age groups to put developmental needs of the individual child at the forefront of our mission.

  • What food is provided?

    Parents are responsible to provide breakfast, lunch and snacks for their child(ren).

  • What does my child's day look like?

    Each room has a schedule posted on the door. All of our classrooms have free play time, morning meeting, small and large group activities, large motor gym and outside time.

  • Does my child need to be potty trained to attend?

    Nope! Children do not need to be potty trained to attend any of our classrooms. Our teachers will work with you and your child for potty training.

Behavior Support

  • Behavior Support

    We are passionate about the development of the whole child and would like to put more emphasis on social and emotional development to build resilience in the early years. We have created a behavior team that will ensure all students are supported in their individual and unique ways. In adition, we have a great team of Therapists present here at the center from Familylinks!

  • Options for special needs

    C&M Play Studio welcomes any and all children! We are happy to meet with you and discuss any additional support and resources that your child may need to have the best possible experience with us.