Child care center

Carousel Preschool

25 North Ave, Norwalk, CT 068514.3· 7 reviews

licensed capacity: 128
open each week: 5 days
year first licensed: 1992

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About Carousel Preschool

Carousel Preschool is a licensed child care center in Norwalk, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 28, 1992, for up to 128 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSecure entryNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 6 weeks through 5 years

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity: 128 children

Hours

MondayToday	7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday	7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday	7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday	7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday	7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday through Friday, 7:30am through 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 6 weeks through 5 years
Programs	Infant care, preschool and toddler care
Approach	Play-based, Reggio Emilia
Curriculum	The Creative Curriculum
Enrichment	Physical Education (Fitness)
Staff	Teaching staff have degrees in early childhood education or related fields; must be matriculating toward a degree
Safety	24/7 locked entrances with push-button only access, strict Photo ID policy, Outdoor playground
Accreditation	NAEYC accredited
More	Founded 1977
Licensed capacity	128 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Carousel Preschool

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Child Care Center
Capacity: 128 children
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed: 1992
License number: #DCCC.13947

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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all

Health, medication and illness 2

For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
Aug 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Oct 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Nov 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Mar 18, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(a) 19-Staffing- Staff file on premise
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(b) 20-Staffing- Staff records
Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2021Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2021Visit1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

Show 26 earlier visits

Sep 15, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2019Visit1 rule cited
- Discipline and child guidance
  19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior
Nov 15, 2019Inspection2 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Jan 29, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
May 7, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 28, 2017Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2017Inspection4 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
- Safe sleep
  19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Dec 20, 2016Inspection11 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Apr 11, 2016InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2016Visit1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
Jul 16, 2015Inspection2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
Jul 2, 2014Follow-up visitNo rules cited
May 19, 2014Inspection1 rule cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
Aug 7, 2012Inspection2 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
- Health, medication and illness
  19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
Jun 18, 2012Visit1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
May 7, 2012Visit1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratios
  19a-79-4a(c) 21-Staffing- Adequate staff
Jul 15, 2011Visit3 rules cited
- Food and nutrition
  19a-79-6a(a) 31-Health & Safety- Food service
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 04-Administration- Failure to Report
- Records and paperwork
  19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
Oct 10, 2008VisitNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2008VisitNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2008VisitNo rules cited
Jun 21, 2005VisitNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2003VisitNo rules cited
Jul 9, 1999VisitNo rules cited
Jan 14, 1997VisitNo rules cited
Aug 1, 1996VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Mar 1990. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Carousel Preschool

Is Carousel Preschool licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 28, 1992.

When was Carousel Preschool last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carousel Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Carousel Preschool care for?

128, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Carousel Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Carousel Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 847-1276 to ask.

What is Carousel Preschool's phone number?

(203) 847-1276.

Where is Carousel Preschool?

25 North Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851. The nearest other daycare we list is Watch Me Grow Daycare Norwalk, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing (license and visits).