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Circle Nursery School

1271 Durham Rd North Madison Congregational Church, Madison, CT 064435.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1998
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About

About Circle Nursery School

Circle Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Madison, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 9, 1998, for up to 35 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedNAEYC accredited

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPart-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (North Madison Congregational Church (non-denominational outreach program)), Play-based
Daily lifeParents pack food
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Circle Nursery School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Circle Nursery School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
35 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1998
License number
#DCCC.15269
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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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  1. Sep 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 102- Carbon monoxide detector- each level

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records

  2. Sep 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(B) 007-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(l) 014-2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

  3. May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

  5. Sep 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 15, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

  7. Oct 7, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 18, 2019Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

  9. May 2, 2019Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 7, 2019Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Mar 2, 2018Inspection2 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(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

  2. May 31, 2017Inspection4 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

  3. Sep 9, 2016Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

  4. Feb 22, 2016Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

  5. Apr 20, 2015Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

  6. Feb 20, 2015Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

  7. Apr 3, 2014Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 21, 2014Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test

  9. Oct 24, 2012Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-7a(e)(7) 073-Emergency Numbers Posted

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-7a(g)(2) 083-Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate Number

  10. Apr 21, 2011Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

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 Circle Nursery School

Is Circle Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 9, 1998.

When was Circle Nursery School last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Circle Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 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 Circle Nursery School care for?

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

What are Circle Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Circle Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 421-0997 to ask.

What is Circle Nursery School's phone number?

(203) 421-0997.

Where is Circle Nursery School?

1271 Durham Rd North Madison Congregational Church, Madison, CT 06443. The nearest other daycare we list is LIttle Blessings Christian Childcare Center, 0.2 miles away.

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