Critchlow Adkins Children's Centers

Critchlow Adkins Children's Centers CACC began in 1970 as Easton Day Care Center.
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Critchlow Adkins Children's Centers offers preschool, pre-k-5th grade before- and after-school care, and summer camp programs at 5 sites located throughout Talbot County. Critchlow Adkins Children's Centers is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide quality, financially accessible childcare for children and their families in a nurturing, diverse, safe and enriching environment.

This week was filled with fun, learning, and excitement as we say goodbye to another great school year and get ready for...
06/12/2026

This week was filled with fun, learning, and excitement as we say goodbye to another great school year and get ready for summer camp!

πŸ“ π‚π¨π«ππ¨π―πš π’π’π­πž 𝐇𝐒𝐠𝐑π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭𝐬
School is officially out, and summer camp begins Monday! This week, students learned all about sun safety through hands-on activities, including making sun visors, conducting sunscreen experiments, and playing anti-smoking bingo and trivia.
A special thank you to Leslie Aldeman from Jumpstart with the Arts for arranging a visit from guest musician Munit Mesfin. The children loved exploring music and enjoying a unique interactive experience.

πŸ“ π–π‘π’π­πž 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐑 π’π’π­πž 𝐇𝐒𝐠𝐑π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭𝐬
It was a week of celebration and discovery at White Marsh! School age friends wrapped up the school year with an end-of-year celebration that included yoga with Ms. Karen, an ice cream social, and lots of time reflecting on a fantastic year together πŸ¦πŸ’™.
The preschoolers had an exciting Career Day at WMES, where they met community helpers and learned about their important jobs. Highlights included meeting a K-9 police dog, spraying a real fire hose, climbing inside a fire truck, and learning about music from a visiting musician πŸš“πŸš’.

πŸ“ 𝐏𝐫𝐞s𝐜𝐑𝐨𝐨π₯ π’π’π­πž 𝐇𝐒𝐠𝐑π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭𝐬
The final week before summer was packed with adventure! Room 1 headed off to their Mini Olympics, where everyone had a blast participating in the games πŸ…. They also celebrated Binocular Day, exploring the world around them and proudly declaring, "We see you!" πŸ‘€
Room 2 enjoyed Build a Boat Day while Room 4 embraced Camping Week by creating handprint campfires, making dirt pudding and s’mores, and voting on whether they'd rather sleep in a tent or a cabin πŸ”₯🍫.
As the school year comes to a close, Room 1 also wished all dads, pop-pops, stepdads, and father figures a very Happy Father's Day! πŸ’™πŸ‘”

Here's to a fantastic summer filled with adventure, friendship, and unforgettable memories!

With summer right around the corner, this week was filled with celebrations, sunshine, creativity, and special moments!πŸ“...
06/05/2026

With summer right around the corner, this week was filled with celebrations, sunshine, creativity, and special moments!

πŸ“ π‚π¨π«ππ¨π―πš π’π’π­πž 𝐇𝐒𝐠𝐑π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭𝐬
This week, we celebrated our preschool and Pre-K graduates as they prepare for their next big adventures! A huge thank you to our amazing teachers whose dedication made this celebration possible. As shared during the graduation ceremony, we are more than a community - we are family. Congratulations to our graduates! πŸŽ“πŸ’™

πŸ“ π–π‘π’π­πž 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐑 π’π’π­πž 𝐇𝐒𝐠𝐑π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭𝐬
Summer excitement is already in the air at White Marsh! Preschoolers have been spending lots of time creating fun crafts, exploring nature, and enjoying the beautiful weather outdoors. From creative projects to outdoor adventures, everyone is looking forward to all the fun that summer will bring. 🌼✨

School age friends focused on an important summer topic this week, sun safety! β˜€οΈπŸ•ΆοΈ They learned ways to stay safe in the sun, enjoyed time outside, and even made delicious "sun" quesadillas as a fun themed snack.

πŸ“ 𝐏𝐫𝐞-π’πœπ‘π¨π¨π₯ π’π’π­πž 𝐇𝐒𝐠𝐑π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭𝐬
Preschool classrooms had a week full of fun and discovery! Room One enjoyed a beautiful day outside with vanilla ice cream topped with cotton candy sprinklesβ€”a sweet treat that everyone loved 🍦.

Meanwhile, Room 4 traveled back in time for a dinosaur-themed week! Students created handprint dinosaurs, painted dinosaur masterpieces, dug for fossils in the sandbox and kinetic sand, and shared conversations about their favorite prehistoric creatures πŸ¦–πŸ¦•.

πŸ“ π’πšπ’π§π­ 𝐌𝐒𝐜𝐑𝐞𝐚π₯𝐬 π’π’π­πž 𝐇𝐒𝐠𝐑π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭𝐬
It was a week of celebration in St. Michaels as we honored the "Saints" Class of 2026! Congratulations to all of our graduates as they take the next step in their journey
A special SHOUT-OUT goes to our wonderful intern, Ms. Alice Shafer, for all of her hard work, dedication, and support throughout the year. Thank you for making a positive impact on our students and program

Another week of learning, laughter, and celebrating milestones is in the books. We can't wait to see what exciting summer adventures are ahead! β˜€οΈπŸ’™

Today, we are proud to celebrate four incredible members of the Critchlow Adkins family for their years of dedication, c...
06/04/2026

Today, we are proud to celebrate four incredible members of the Critchlow Adkins family for their years of dedication, care, and commitment to the children and families we serve πŸ’™πŸ’›

✨ Lanii Emory β€” 5 Years
✨ Lanique Emory β€” 5 Years
✨ Samantha Patrick β€” 10 Years
✨ Marie Pitts β€” 20 Years

A special congratulations to Marie Pitts on 20 years of service! Two decades of impact is an extraordinary accomplishment and a true testament to the difference one person can make in a community.

Thank you all for the care and dedication you continue to pour into Critchlow Adkins. We are so grateful to celebrate these milestones with you!

A few moments from a very meaningful day in Annapolis.We are so proud to see Executive Director Cristy Morrell recognize...
06/01/2026

A few moments from a very meaningful day in Annapolis.

We are so proud to see Executive Director Cristy Morrell recognized by Governor Wes Moore for her leadership, advocacy, and commitment to children and families across the Mid-Shore.

As Maryland continues important conversations around childcare access and affordability, Cristy remains a strong voice for the families and educators our communities depend on every day.

Photos courtesy of Governors office

From graduation celebrations to patriotic crafts and hands-on learning, this week was full of creativity, fun, and memor...
05/29/2026

From graduation celebrations to patriotic crafts and hands-on learning, this week was full of creativity, fun, and memorable moments across our centers! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŒŸπŸŽ“

πŸ“ π–π‘π’π­πž 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐑 π’π’π­πž 𝐇𝐒𝐠𝐑π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭𝐬
School age friends enjoyed another fun-filled week with yoga sessions led by Ms. Karen, time outdoors in the beautiful weather, and creating patriotic art projects πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

In the preschool classroom, learning came to life through animal and habitat exploration using new puzzles and card games from the Maryland Zoo 🦁🐒. To wrap up the week, preschoolers joined the Judy Center’s ribbon-cutting celebration with bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and colorful pinwheels!✨

πŸ“ 𝐏𝐫𝐞-π’πœπ‘π¨π¨π₯ π’π’π­πž 𝐇𝐒𝐠𝐑π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭𝐬
Rainy weather didn’t stop the fun in preschool this week! Room 4 turned an indoor day into an exciting snowball fight to burn off some energy ❄️. Room 2 celebrated Popsicle Day with a sweet frozen treat 🍧.

In honor of Memorial Day, Room 4 created heartfelt letters for troops thanking them for their service and made delicious graham cracker and fruit American flags πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έβ€οΈ.

πŸ“ 𝐒𝐭. 𝐌𝐒𝐜𝐑𝐚𝐞π₯𝐬 π’π’π­πž 𝐇𝐒𝐠𝐑π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭𝐬
β€œOh, the places you’ll go!” St. Michaels celebrated their Annual Preschool Graduation πŸŽ“
Families, staff, and administration gathered together to honor the Class of 2026 and celebrate all they have accomplished. A huge thank you goes out to the amazing teachers who helped make the evening unforgettable, as well as the Judy Center Early Learning Hub (Laura & Gio)!

Stay tuned for more adventures next week!

Please join us in celebrating three incredible members of the Critchlow Adkins team as they graduate from high school th...
05/29/2026

Please join us in celebrating three incredible members of the Critchlow Adkins team as they graduate from high school this year! πŸŽ“βœ¨

Congratulations to Su Lovell, aide at our Cordova Site, Ella Ball, apprentice at our White Marsh Site, and Alice Shafer, apprentice at our St. Michaels Site, on this exciting milestone and all of their hard work.
Their dedication and passion for working with children have already made such a positive impact across our programs.

Congratulations, Su, Ella, and Alice - your Critchlow Adkins family is cheering you on every step of the way!

An unforgettable afternoon of fashion, community, and impact. ✨Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Critchlow Adk...
05/27/2026

An unforgettable afternoon of fashion, community, and impact. ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Critchlow Adkins Couture Luncheon and Fashion Show and helped make the event such a beautiful success. From the incredible runway moments to the meaningful conversations, we are so grateful for the support surrounding our mission and the children and families we serve.

Enjoy a few highlights from the evening captured by photographer Tom McCall

To view the full gallery, visit our website at: https://cacckids.org/couture/

05/26/2026

A proud and well deserved moment for our Executive Director, Cristy at today’s final 2026 bill signing session in Annapolis!

During his remarks, Governor Wes Moore recognized Critchlow Adkins for our decades of service to the Mid-Shore, and highlighted Cristy’s leadership and advocacy on behalf of Maryland families and childcare providers. In a special moment, he invited her to join him and presented her with the ceremonial signing pen in recognition of her work and impact.

Cristy was at the State House as two important childcare bills were signed into law - legislation she helped advocate for across the state. The bills will expand access to childcare scholarships and help make care more affordable for working families.

We are incredibly proud of Cristy for being a strong voice for children, families, and the childcare community, and honored to see her leadership recognized!

Last week, we had the joy of celebrating Kaleigh on her graduation from Chesapeake College!She grew up in our programs, ...
05/26/2026

Last week, we had the joy of celebrating Kaleigh on her graduation from Chesapeake College!

She grew up in our programs, returned to serve on staff, and continues to pour back into the same community that helped shape her journey. We are also especially proud to celebrate this milestone alongside her mom, Keieve, our dedicated School Age Site Director, whose leadership and support have impacted so many children and families over the years.

Kaleigh, your hard work, compassion, and commitment to your future inspire all of us. Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment!

This week was full of celebrations, butterflies, outdoor adventures, and hands-on learning!πŸ“ Cordova Site HighlightsIt’s...
05/22/2026

This week was full of celebrations, butterflies, outdoor adventures, and hands-on learning!

πŸ“ Cordova Site Highlights
It’s been a busy and exciting couple of weeks in Cordova! Families gathered for the annual Mother’s Day Lunch, and a huge thank you goes out to all the moms, special ladies, and teachers who helped make the event so meaningful.

Students also enjoyed a fun strawberry picking trip to Family Affair Farms alongside the Trappe site πŸ“. Preschoolers had a blast playing with bubbles, while school-age students got wonderfully messy experimenting with Oobleck! One of the biggest highlights was releasing nine beautiful butterflies after watching them grow and transform πŸ¦‹βœ¨.

πŸ“ White Marsh Site Highlights
Butterfly excitement continued at White Marsh this week! After patiently watching their caterpillars transform, preschoolers finally released their butterflies and watched them fly away πŸ›βž‘οΈπŸ¦‹. Show and tell featured a beautiful variety of flowers, helping everyone learn about different colors, shapes, and textures 🌼.

School age friends focused on β€œBook Week” by creating their very own books πŸ“š. They also released their class butterflies and celebrated the success of last Friday’s Peace Project Art Gallery, which was a wonderful showcase of their creativity and hard work πŸŽ¨β˜€οΈ

πŸ“ School Age Site Highlights
School age students have been β€œbusy bees” exploring cultures from around the world! 🌎 The group worked together on projects about different countries, tasted fun foods, and spent lots of time outdoors enjoying the beautiful weather.

Friends from the Easton High School Interact Club joined in for games from Puerto Rico, Ghana, and Greece, creating a cultural experience for everyone ⚽✨. A huge thank you also goes out to families and staff who attended Group 2’s Mother’s Day/Special Lady Tea Partyβ€”it was such a special celebration filled with appreciation and joy πŸ’.

πŸ“ Pre-School Site Highlights
Preschool classrooms stayed busy with creativity and sensory fun this week! Room 2 celebrated National Chocolate Chip Day and cooled off with snow cones 🍧.
Caterpillar-themed learning filled the classrooms with egg carton caterpillars, painted cup crafts, and kinetic sand play inspired by butterflies and bugs πŸ›πŸ¦‹.
Hands-on activities and imaginative play made for another fun-filled week of learning and discovery!

πŸ“ St. Michaels Site Highlights
There was so much excitement happening in St. Michaels! A big thank you to the Judy Center Early Learning Hub for inviting students to a special assembly with Grammy-winning duo 123 Andrés, where they learned songs in both English and Spanish 🎡✨.
Classrooms also celebrated the release of their butterflies, created surfboards during Beach Week, and enjoyed Iron Chef activities like decorating aprons and cookies πŸͺ.
To end the week, students also participated in Kids for a Cause activities ahead of World No To***co Day, including a mini march, pledges to stay to***co free, and an ice cream social πŸ¦πŸ’™. A huge thank you to the County Health Department and Mrs. Mary Lou for supporting these important educational activities!

Another incredible couple of weeks filled with creativity, celebration, and meaningful learning experiences, we can’t wait to see what adventures next week brings!

Address

15 S. Hanson Street
Easton, MD
21601

Opening Hours

Monday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Thursday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Friday 6:45am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(410) 822-8061

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