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Help us cheer on Ms. Daela, who is celebrating her 1-year anniversary at the Cradle!

Wearing two very important hats as our Grassland Lead and Assistant Director, Daela brings a special kind of joy to The Cradle. Her enthusiasm for teaching is contagious, and she makes learning fun for the children.

Daela, thank you for your leadership, your passion, and your dedication over the past year. You make the Cradle a brighter place! ☀️

We have power and are open today!

Please note that our phone lines are currently down due to the storm. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as they become available.

Our Grand Mere PreK students kicked off First Tee last week! ⛳🏌️ They had a blast practicing their swings and learning the fundamentals of the game.

A huge thank you to Colbert Hills and First Tee - Manhattan for offering this fun enrichment program and investing in our students! 🙌🏌️‍♂️

Looking for fun and refreshing ways to help your child stay cool this summer? ☀️🍓🥭

Ms. Melissa has shared some of her favorite kid-friendly smoothie recipes that are packed with delicious fruits and perfect for warm summer days! Smoothies are a great way to keep little ones hydrated while sneaking in some extra nutrients.

Which smoothie flavor would your child be most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! 💛

Simple Summer Smoothies Summer is a great time of year for fruit and vegetable smoothies! A cold smoothie on a hot summer day is a perfect nutritious snack for you and your child! Smoothies deliver a concentrated dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Smoothies retain beneficial dietary fiber, which aids in digestio...

Happy Monday! ⛅

Help us wish a very Happy Birthday to our incredible Heritage Square Director, Fatima! 🥳 🎂

Fatima, thank you for everything you do to make Heritage Square such a special place for our community. We hope your day is just as wonderful, bright, and special as you are!

We love Lakeshore Learning for many of our educational materials!

As summer approaches, we want to be sure you know we have OVER A THOUSAND FREE RESOURCES available online! ☺️ Perfect for at home or on the go, this huge collection includes everything from teacher-developed learning activities and craft ideas to make-your-own flash cards and word searches. Hooray for always having something fun on hand! 🪄

💻 Explore all our free resources at the link: https://bit.ly/4vgGphd

Locked in 🔐 and focused 🧠
Ms. Ana has a wonderful way of bringing stories to life, helping her toddlers expand their vocabulary, sharpen their listening skills, and practice early comprehension. 📖

We’ve all been there. Your child comes home from school or an art class, and you’re scanning the paper for a recognizable shape. Is it a cat? A house? A very aggressive storm cloud? We’ve been conditioned to look for the product, the finished masterpiece that looks "good" enough to occupy a prime spot on the fridge.

But what if the most important part of that artwork isn't the drawing itself, but the messy, chaotic, and colorful journey it took to get there?

Welcome to the world of Process Art.

Read more here: https://crechemanhattan.com/blog/process-art