Warm, watchful care for your little one
Round the clock attention and gentle lactation support for children from newborn to 4 years, in Ntinda and Buwaate.
24/7
Open every day and night
0 to 4
Years of age
500+
Families with us
2
Campuses in Kampala
A day at The Cradle
Every hour of their day has a shape
Children settle when they know what comes next. This is the rhythm your child grows into, and it keeps going long after the last pickup.
Arrival
Doors open, a soft landing and a familiar face.
Morning sessions
Spiritual, physical and cognitive learning, by age group.
Lunch and siesta
A hot meal, then cots down and lights low.
Stimulation centres
Hands on play in the centre they choose.
Character session
Sharing, patience and kindness, practised out loud.
Departure
Pickups, with the whole day already in your app.
Evening and night care
We do not close. Dinner, baths, bedtime stories and a night team on watch until morning.
Our programs
A program for every stage
A play based brain stimulation curriculum that grows with your child, from the first months through to school readiness.
Infant care
Gentle, one to one nurturing for our youngest, with feeding, naps and sensory play.
Toddler
Curious little movers explore, build and discover through guided, hands on play.
School readiness
Confident thinkers build early language, numbers and social skills for big school.
Why The Cradle
Care that keeps pace with a working family
Early starts, late shifts and travel should not stand between you and good childcare. The Cradle stays open so your little one is always in steady, familiar hands.
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Open around the clock
Drop off and pick up to fit your shift, by day or through the night.
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Lactation support
A private, calm space and gentle guidance for nursing mothers.
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Known by name
A steady team that learns your child's routine, cues and comforts.
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Nothing extra to buy
Meals, snacks, stationery, assessments and the curriculum are all in the fee.
The Cradle app
Stay close, even when you are away
Every enrolled family gets the app. Follow your child's day and watch their progress, from wherever the day takes you.
- Live daily updates of naps, meals and mood
- Photos and small moments from the day
- Milestones and progress tracked over time
- Direct messages with your child's caregivers
This month
Amara is growing well
New photo added
Note from Teacher Sarah
From our families
Loved by parents, alumni and our team
I can focus at work knowing my daughter is settled. The daily app updates mean I never feel far away.
The brain stimulation curriculum is real. My son started forming sentences earlier than I expected.
I went through The Cradle and now I bring my own child here. It still feels like a second home.
Fees
Simple, all inclusive fees
Every plan covers the curriculum, a facilitator, assessments, stationery, meals and snacks, and can be paid monthly.
One time registration
UGX 250,000
Monthly plans from
UGX 650,000
Daily care from
UGX 50,000
For organisations
Bring The Cradle to your team
We help employers and partners create safe, accessible spaces for childcare and lactation, so mothers can work and still enjoy motherhood.
Corporate childcare
We set up and run childcare spaces and lactation rooms inside your workplace, onsite or near site.
Partner and franchise
Open a Cradle of your own with our curriculum, training and brand behind you.
The Cradle shop
Toys and materials that grow young minds
The same play based materials we use in our centres, chosen to stimulate cognitive, physical and character development. Shop them for home.
Come and see us
Book a visit to Ntinda or Buwaate
We keep visiting times limited so the children are not around too many new faces. Come and experience your child's learning in person.
Visiting times
Fridays only
Closed for the lunch hour, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Once your child is enrolled, you are welcome any time without booking.