Trusted by families. Built for kids. Grounded in community.

A teacher and students playing with sensory bottles.

Our Mission

We know the children we care for today are the ones who will shape what’s next. That’s why we’re doing early education differently.

We’ve created more than a childcare center—we’ve built a space where teachers are trusted as professionals, parents feel seen and supported, and children are free to be exactly who they are while becoming everything they’re meant to be.

At C&M, we move beyond traditional childcare. Every experience, from interactive learning to family-focused gatherings, is crafted to nurture both children and their families on their unique paths. This is more than care—it’s a commitment to progress. We challenge the norms, embrace fresh perspectives, and lead with compassion. Bold, innovative ideas are not only welcomed—they’re encouraged. We are bigger than the day-to-day; it’s about shaping lives, fostering connection, and transforming early education into a space where everyone feels valued and empowered.

We’re also proud to have an on-site behavior support team and a growing list of incredible partnerships that help us do this work in truly impactful ways. Together, we’re not just caring for children—we’re collaborating to change the world they’ll grow up in.

Our mission is to inspire growth, spark meaningful conversations, and support those shaping the future—one child, one family, one bold idea at a time.

C&M Play Studio Values:

  • Be you. Be kind.

  • Show respect to everyone.

  • Be authentic but professional.

  • Think outside the box.

  • No two people are the same.

  • Teaching children independence, life skills and how to be a good human is just as important as academics

  • Never forget the importance of parents trusting us with their children.

Indoor space with a wall decorated with framed magazines and blueprints, surrounded by multiple potted plants on wooden and metal plant stands, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A nearly empty parking lot in front of a childcare center building at dusk with a cloudy sky and a single illuminated streetlamp.
Sidewalk leading to a childcare center surrounded by trees with fall foliage, parking lot, and a bright blue sky.

What our parents are saying!

  • "My child has been in Pre-K with Miss Terrian for a while now. We have been blown away since the start of the shool year. The kid comes home and tells us all about his day. He comes home wanting to practice his letters more or tell us which sounds sound alike. He's learning so much during the week and I could not be more thankful for his teachers. We will be grateful forever that we found somewhere where our child can be loved, cared for, and can thrive."

  • "Abby... I am always amazed at the creative ideas your teachers come up with for teaching our kiddos. Lisa and Emily are compassionate, loving, creative and dedicated teachers. Also, the teachers that are there in the morning have such a huge role in setting the kids up for a positive day. Jenna and the other teachers (why the names are escaping me I'm not sure) are loving and welcoming every single day without fail. The teachers are the heart and soul of this business for sure. Karcie has grown socially, cognitively and academically since starting in September! My only regret is not knowing about C&M the day it opened. Whatever you are doing to promote such an environment where your teachers feel empowered to teach with "out of the box" techniques has been effective. There is no compassion to any other school I have experienced. Huge thank you!!!!!!"

  • "It is incredibly stressful trying to find a facility that has responsible, caring, nurturing employees, plenty of activities for your child(ren) to do, is educational, and is extremely clean. C&M checks all the boxes. We are so thankful for this facility and the dedicated team. I highly recommend C&M!"

  • "C&M has been a wonderful place for our child over the last year. We've transitioned from toddler daycare into toddler preschool, and throughout the journey the leadership and staff have always acted in the best interest of our child - from making sure she wasn't being under challenged to helping through tough transitions. We can tell our child enjoys the time there with teachers and friends from the stories and mentioning of everyone by name at every turn. Like all daycares there can be turnover and bumps in the road, but C&M has always had a plan, been highly responsive and above accountable. We couldn't be happier with our choice."

  • "I cannot say enough about C&M and all that it has brought to my family and I. For the first 18 months of my sons life, I had the privilege of being a stay at home mom. My husband and I then decided it was time for me to get back to working full time. With this brought hesitation and worry when it came to childcare. After speaking with families that had their children at C&M, we decided to take a leap and enroll our son. I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions we have made! I trust Miss Vesta, Miss Alicia and Miss Heather with everything! They have made this huge life transition so easy for my family and I am forever thankful! I would recommend C&M for everyone's childcare needs!"