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Colchester Cooperative Nursery School

80 Main Street, Colchester, CT 06415
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1969
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About Colchester Cooperative Nursery School

Colchester Cooperative Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Colchester, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since March 25, 1969, for up to 30 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with part-time care and preschool.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3, 4 and 5 Year Old Classes
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3, 4 and 5 Year Old Classes
ProgramsPart-time care and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
StaffStaff maintains certifications (First Aid/CPR) and attends workshops, training sessions and credited classes
MoreFounded 1958
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Colchester Cooperative Nursery School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Colchester Cooperative Nursery School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1969
License number
#DCCC.13157
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 30 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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See all 21 visits
  1. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 18, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. May 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6) 027- Ratios

  4. Mar 30, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 9, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Feb 5, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(2)(C) 039- Immunization records

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(9) 081- Electrical safety- outlets inaccessible/covered

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(5)-(A-B) 029- Group size

  7. Oct 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) z101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) z027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) z007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Records and paperwork

      {P.A.19-121} z015bb- 32-36 mths enrolled in prek permissions

  8. Jan 2, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      CGS 10-514(b) 015a-Dev.Milestones

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • 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-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

  9. Dec 21, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Public Act 19-106 015a-Dev.Milestones

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  10. Mar 17, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(e)(1) 008-License

Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Sep 22, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 19, 2019Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(e)(3) 010-OEC Complaint Procedure

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a 052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened

  3. Oct 24, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

  4. Oct 23, 2017Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  5. Dec 15, 2016Inspection4 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-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  6. Mar 16, 2016Inspection5 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • 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

  7. May 19, 2015Inspection15 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

    • 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. Apr 23, 2014Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  9. Nov 15, 2012Inspection18 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-8a 095-Written Plan for Daily Program Available to Parents/Staff

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(8) 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(4) 053-Windows Protected to Prevent Falls

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-4a(a)(4) 018-Disciplinary Actions

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

    • 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

  10. Jun 1, 2000VisitNo rules cited
  11. Jun 1, 2000VisitNo 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 Colchester Cooperative Nursery School

Is Colchester Cooperative Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 25, 1969.

When was Colchester Cooperative Nursery School last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Colchester Cooperative Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 4 of 8 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 Colchester Cooperative Nursery School care for?

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

What are Colchester Cooperative Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Colchester Cooperative Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 537-0565 to ask.

What is Colchester Cooperative Nursery School's phone number?

(860) 537-0565.

Where is Colchester Cooperative Nursery School?

80 Main Street, Colchester, CT 06415. The nearest other daycare we list is Town & Country Early Learning Centers - Colchester, 0.3 miles away.

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