Description: Our goal at Northwood Childcare Center is to provide each individual child with a strong sense of self worth, confidence in their abilities, school-readiness, and the ability to get along with their peers in a positive way. Our Center is filled with laughter, love and happiness.
Children at Northwood are exposed to many activities to meet the needs of the diverse population of children enrolled at the Center and in their community. All developmental, cultural and language differences are embraced at Northwood. Our Center has available to parents and staff, a written daily program which includes a flexible schedule.
Northwood Childcare Center’s Preschool Program consists of both free-choice time, as well as teacher-directed time. Indoor and outdoor activities, large motor time, quiet time, hands-on activities, cooking, health and nutrition, music and movement, and multi-cultural activities for the diverse population of children, are all emphasized.
Children are able to engage in many, fun, learning activities. These may include: science, math, both small and large motor skills activities, stringing beads, making and using play dough, building structures, constructing puzzles, and making nutritious snacks by doing supervised cooking activities. They can choose to participate in language activities, stories, cooperative play with their peers, or have quiet time.
The daily schedule is flexible to allow the teaching staff to use teachable moments. Teachable moments let the children’s interests guide, shape, and mold the preschool curriculum to better meet their needs. This makes it more enjoyable and provides a wonderful and exciting environment in which to thrive, learn and grow.
Our classrooms encompass many learning areas throughout the rooms. The teachers use the classroom spaces to set up and arrange (including but not limited to) a Dramatic Play Area, Science Center, Math Center, Writing Center, Quiet/Book Area, Circle Area, Blocks and Building Area, and an Art Center.
The children have opportunities to participate in dancing, singing, large motor games that include all children, throwing and catching balls and beanbags, plus color, letter and shape recognition games.
Children involved in the School Age Programs have the opportunity to have a chance to relax and interact with their peers in a positive way, participate in team building games and activities, work on homework, read, draw, and most importantly, to have fun.
Northwood registration is open to children regardless of race, religion, or national origin.
Northwood is licensed by the State of Connecticut.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
| 2019-05-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
| 2018-06-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
| 2017-08-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
| 2016-12-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
| 2016-04-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
| 2015-08-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
| 2014-11-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
| 2013-12-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
| 2012-07-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
| 2011-01-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
| 2009-06-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
| 2007-05-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
| 2006-03-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
| 2004-06-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | ||
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I worked at this center for 2 years. There is no structure, no proper training, not enough employees and the owner/boss is a gaslighting narcissist. He scolds employees in front of other employees and children, and doesn't give a crap about anyone. He is a penny pincher and is extremely rude. The staff are straight from high school and are thrown into a chaotic environment without the skills to handle it. The children don't get taught anything and just play all day while most teachers play on their phones. Don't work here and don't send your children here.
I have lots of concerns with this daycare. I would never send my kids there. A family member of mine worked there and witnessed child abuse and when brought to the owner nothing was done and everything was covered up. She was then harassed by the owner, which is also her boss, even after she put her two weeks in and left the place. The way the kids are treated is actually terrifying/disgusting and the way that parents and staff are treated is unacceptable. I really hope that one of these days something can be done about this place. I have come to know some of the other staff members there and they’ve all said that if they had the opportunity to leave they would. I mentioned to some of them that they should call DCF or even the state about the abuse and harassment but everyone is too scared to. After hearing the way their boss treats them, I would be scared too. I’m hoping if I leave enough reviews about the place, something can be done or resolved