Child Care Center
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Westbrook Nature Preschool
Redding, CT
· Fairfield County
7 LONG RIDGE RD,
Redding, CT 06896-1112
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
3 years-13 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCGH.80002
Active Through
Nov 30, 2029
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
Westbrook Nature Preschool is a Child Care Center in REDDING CT, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 years-13 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:30:00-12:30:00
- Tuesday08:30:00-12:30:00
- Wednesday08:30:00-12:30:00
- Thursday08:30:00-12:30:00
- Friday08:30:00-12:30:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2668592 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(l)] - A child care center or group child care home with a preschool endorsement may deem a child who is thirty-two to thirty-six months of age, inclusive, to be three years of age for purposes of enrolling such child in a preschool program provided such child care center or group child care home receives written authorization from such child�s parent and the director to so enroll such child in the preschool program. The written authorization shall be kept on file at the child care center or group child care home and available to the Office upon request. - 014-2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization [19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] - There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except wh | |||
| 2024-09-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2469370 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] - Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. - 089-Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-7a(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] - All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle of lighting per square foot. All rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work shall have at least fifty foot candles of light. For other work or play areas there shall e at least thirty foot candles of light. - 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-4a(b)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been | |||
| 2023-09-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2288123 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a(d)(4)] - The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be ventilated and protected by window screening. All windows that open to the outside and are used for ventilation shall be equipped with 16 mesh screening. - 052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened [19a-79-7a(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] - All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have adequate lighting. - 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)] - The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. The record shall include enrollment information and permission | |||
| 2022-09-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2126456 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)] - At all times the child care center or group child care home is in operation, there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has successfully completed within the past three years an Office of Early Childhood approved first aid course. The child care center or group child care home shall keep on file written verification of compliance with this requirement for each staff member who the child care center or group child care home designates to meet the first aid requirement. - 025-First Aid Trained Staff [19a-79-3a(e)(2)] - The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate | |||
| 2021-09-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 1992539 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] - The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include specific written permission forms signed by the parent(s) authorizing one responsible person other than the parent(s) who can remove the child from the child care center or group child care home. - 034-Authorized Released Permission [19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years. - 027-Logs/Visits Documented [19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be | |||
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