Cradles to Crayons Learning Center
Daycare center in Moodus, CT. 41 William F Palmer Rd, Moodus, CT 06469
About the program
Cradles to Crayons Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Moodus, Connecticut, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 49 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Cradles to Crayons Learning Center provides play-based care and education for children aged six weeks to twelve years in Moodus, Connecticut.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Cradles to Crayons Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,408 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Connecticut records each regulation cited at an inspection with the date it was closed. The state does not assign a risk level. The text shown is the regulation the program was cited under.
Outdoor space [19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)]
Regulation: There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free
Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)]
Regulation: All unused or expired medication, except for controlled substances, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed for three years which shall be signed by both parties.
Professional development [19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)]
Regulation: Documentation of professional development for each program staff who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. Program staff, including the director, shall complete health and safety training no later than three months after the date of hire. Written verification of ongoing training that is at least one percent of the total annual hours worked. As of A
Policies- complete, implemented [19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)]
Regulation: The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, multi-hazard and medical emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, administrative oversight and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures.
Consultants [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)]
Regulation: An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program super
Show all 19 violations on file
Immunization records [19a-79-5a(2)(C)
Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs.
Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]
Regulation: An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child.
Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [19a-79-7a(c)(2)]
Regulation: For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1)]
Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children.
Water temperature 60 ℉ � 120 ℉ [19a-79-7a(e)(3)]
Regulation: The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times.
Adequate equipment for rest-cleaned when shared- cots � group homes- mats/sleeping bags [19a-79-7a(g)(2)]
Regulation: Adequate equipment for rest shall be provided. An individual cot shall be provided for any child who regularly remains five hours or longer per day. When cots are shared, all metal, plastic and sealed wood bed frames shall be thoroughly wiped down with a general purpose cleaning agent, and linens changed between children. In a group child care home, an individual mat or individual sleeping bag may be substituted for the individual cot.
Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep [19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)]
Regulation: In child care centers there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of program staff and children. This sink shall be located in the program space. Child care centers which have three program staff for a group of infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the program area. Separate sinks shall be available for purposes other than hand washing after diaper changing within child care cent
Washable cots [19a-79-10(d)(2)(B)]
Regulation: Each child care center and group child care home that serves children under three years of age shall have equipment and furniture to meet the developmental needs of the children served. Furniture shall include washable cots for toddlers.
Consultants [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)]
Regulation: An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program super
Toileting [19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H)]
Regulation: Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room. Programs shall provide changing and sanitary facilities appropriate to meet the individual needs of children who are enrolled at the facility who need assistance with toileting or who are not independent with toileting. Facilities using potty chairs in addition to the required toilets shall ensure that they are of
Non-Prescription Topical Medications [19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)]
Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication shall be kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The parent(s) shall be immediately notified of any medication error, and notified of such error in writing not more than seventy two hours after the medication error occurred, and such medication error shall be documented in the child�s record. The medication shall be
Carbon monoxide detector- each level [19a-79-7a(e)(18)]
Regulation: Child care centers and group child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the licensed premises.
Medication Trainings [19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C)]
Regulation: Prior to the administration of any medication, the director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) who are responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained by a pharmacist, physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or registered nurse in the methods of administration of medications and shall receive written approval from the trainer which indicates that the trainee has successfully completed a training program as requi
Feeding [19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5)]
Regulation: Infants shall be removed from their cribs and held for all bottle feedings. They may be placed in chairs for all other feedings. Infants and toddlers shall be removed from their cribs or playpens at other intervals during the day for individual cuddlings and for verbal communication. They shall be allowed to crawl and toddle as age and development permit. Each infant shall be placed in a prone (front) position part of the time when awake. When food and liquids are served a written statement spec
What parents say
We absolutely love Cradles to Crayons! Jess, the owner, and all of the teachers are truly wonderful. My daughter has been there since she was 6 months old, and now at 18 months she is so excited to go to school and see all her teachers and friends. The educational activities are top notch. They have helped her tremendously with her fine motor skills and social development. My mom, who has been a preschool teacher for…
Kelly Lydiksen · 5/5 on Google · 8 months ago5 stars isn't enough!! Over a year ago we enrolled here after a poor experience at another daycare, and we are still thankful for cradles to crayons every single day!! From infants to toddler 1, to now toddler 2, every teacher has known our son so well and loved him more than we could ever hope for. Their communication both on the app and in person is always prompt, positive, and informative. We love receiving…
Cassie Godwin · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoMy kids have been going to Cradles to Crayons for a year and we've had a wonderful experience there. I love the updates and pictures I get in the app throughout the day, and I have always felt that my children are very safe and well cared-for every day. Would highly recommend this daycare to anyone in the area looking for childcare!
Sarah Riedel · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoIt is absolutely wonderful place with carrying staff. Kids are engaged in educational activities and havd so much fun. I love the picture updates every day I know my boy is well taken care of. No screens and keeping kids occupied with cartoons. They explore the nature through sensory play every day. I am at awe with their commitment to early education and couldn't be more happy I switched from a home daycare to this…
Maria A Thomsen · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoGetting there
41 William F Palmer Rd, Moodus, CT 06469
Questions about Cradles to Crayons Learning Center
Is Cradles to Crayons Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Cradles to Crayons Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70768), with a licensed capacity of 49 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Cradles to Crayons Learning Center had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 19 violations for Cradles to Crayons Learning Center in the last three years, across 2 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 15. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Cradles to Crayons Learning Center take?
Cradles to Crayons Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Cradles to Crayons Learning Center cost?
Cradles to Crayons Learning Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
