Frequently Asked Questions

You can do it any time, but we encourage people to register as early as possible because it gives your family the greatest amount of flexibility. We are normally at full capacity and contact the families who are on our Waiting List first when a space becomes available. Registering as early as possible means you’re more likely to find the best fit for your family.

Once you register the Director will contact you regarding current space availability. The entire process is online, so simply visit our Register page to get started.

Just some information about your child(ren) so we can understand your needs a little better and determine if we have availability. You can click here or on the Register link on our website to see the form.

Please Contact Us if you’d like to review all the information required for enrollment and we will be happy to provide a digital copy of our enrollment packet.

Operating hours can vary slightly by location. Please visit the Google Maps business profile for each of our Locations for the hours of operation. The Holidays page on our website provides details about when our center is closed for holidays.

There is a 2-day minimum, but please Contact Us for part-time availability. Parents are asked to choose an estimated drop off and pick up time so that we can best prepare for your child’s arrival and departure. Please choose 10 hours or less per day, up to 50 hours per week.

Our rates vary based on your child’s age and can be viewed on our Rates page. We have weekly and daily rates (with a 2-day minimum) for Infant, Toddler, Preschool/PreK, and School Age. If you have additional questions about rates please Contact Us or Schedule a Tour and we will be happy to go over everything with you.

Absolutely! Please complete the online form to Schedule a Tour. Drop ins are also welcomed, but scheduled appointments are preferred so the Director can ensure there are no other conflicts and can plan time to spend with you and your family.

To keep staff to child ratios low, we have a limited number of spots in each classroom. To put your child’s name on the wait list, please Register now, complete the required information, and pay the registration fee. The Director will reach out to you and provide an estimate of when a spot will become available.

Please keep in mind that while all families on the waiting list are notified according to date of registration, priority is given to siblings of children already enrolled and families whose requested schedule most closely fits the available opening.

Cedar Gables will remain generally open unless the Governor declares a State of Emergency, we receive a state mandate to close, or there are other unforeseen circumstances that compromise the safety of our children, staff, and families. To enable our staff to travel safely to and from the center, we will occasionally open late if icy road conditions are present, close early due to impending snow storms, or on rare occasion close the center all day (after a major storm).

No. Parents pack and send the lunch and snacks of your choice with your child. This helps ensure your child will eat enough to be comfortable and happy throughout the day. Eating meals with friends and teachers provides enriched social experiences and opportunities for you to expand the menu of foods they like though, so don’t confine yourself to just foods they eat at home. We find that children are sometimes more willing to try new foods while seated with their peers and observing the foods they eat.

All full-time Cedar Gables teachers must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma and have experience working with children. In addition, all of our staff must pass a thorough background check and criminal record check. And they must have a passion for and love working with children!

All full-time staff members are required to complete 20 professional development continuing education hours every year. Training sessions are offered on important topics such as CPR and First Aid, communication, learning through play, helping children with special needs, and other topics based on the needs and interest of our staff.

Yes, a child care health consultant (RN) is on staff and is always on call. We also have a dental consultant to help promote good oral health and an education consultant to help ensure our curriculum is up-to-date with the latest teaching techniques.

Rest time allows children to rest, sleep, and/or relax their bodies. While a child is resting on their personal cot they can read books and listen to relaxing music. Older children that do not need to take a nap are encouraged to use quiet voices so they and their peers can rest.

Communication is very important at Cedar Gables. We use a technology platform that allows parents to receive real-time updates during the day (if desired) as well as a daily summary detailing your child’s activities. Our teachers also communicate with each parent as needed during drop-off, pick-up, or scheduled appointments.

Yes. All childcare facilities must be licensed in Connecticut by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Our centers are all licensed, insured, smoke free, and drug free.

Our goal is to identify ways in which children at Cedar Gables can have access to and interactions with high-quality technology that will enrich their learning opportunities and experiences while at the same time ensuring technology is used in developmentally appropriate ways. Click here for more details.

That’s a great question. The list of things to bring varies depending on your child’s age and time of year. Check out this page on our website to get all the information you need.

Please visit the Potty Training page on our website for more information on how we partner with you during this stage of your child's development. Refer to the Rates page for the details of when fees begin for children that are not potty trained.