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Community Nursery School of Guilford

262 Sachem'S Head Road, Guilford, CT 064375.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1968
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About Community Nursery School of Guilford

Community Nursery School of Guilford is a licensed child care center in Guilford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 23, 1968, for up to 50 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

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

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer camp

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Toddlers with care-givers, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, and 5-year-olds
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Toddlers with care-givers, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, and 5-year-olds
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1955
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Community Nursery School of Guilford

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1968
License number
#DCCC.12262
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 16, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 16 visits
  1. Dec 16, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Dec 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

    • 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. Dec 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(7)(A-B) 113- Fences installed to protect from hazards/water

    • 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

  4. Nov 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  5. Nov 22, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(iii) 035-Field Trip Permission

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(4) 068-Portable Space Heaters

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. Oct 29, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

  7. Oct 7, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 31, 2019Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  9. Oct 2, 2018Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  10. Oct 17, 2017Inspection7 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-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Nov 4, 2016InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 23, 2016Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

  3. Oct 26, 2015Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Records and paperwork

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

  4. Jan 8, 2015Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • 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

  5. Nov 4, 2013Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

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

  6. May 31, 2012Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

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 Community Nursery School of Guilford

Is Community Nursery School of Guilford licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 23, 1968.

When was Community Nursery School of Guilford last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 16, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Community Nursery School of Guilford had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 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 Community Nursery School of Guilford care for?

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

What are Community Nursery School of Guilford's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Community Nursery School of Guilford cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 453-5500 to ask.

What is Community Nursery School of Guilford's phone number?

(203) 453-5500.

Where is Community Nursery School of Guilford?

262 Sachem'S Head Road, Guilford, CT 06437. The nearest other daycare we list is Guilford Center for Children, 1.5 miles away.

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