Rainbow Center for Children and Families
80 Garden St, Wethersfield, CT
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First Church of Christ Preschool is a licensed child care center in Wethersfield, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since October 28, 1992, for up to 87 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
First Church of Christ Preschool has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 27 rules in all
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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19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records
19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage
19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b) 116- Educational requirements
19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2) 035- Consultants
19a-79-8a-(a) 115- Written Educational plan
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
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
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
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
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
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
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff
19a-79-7a(g)(2) 083-Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate Number
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
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
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
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
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-3a(b)(8) 003b-Managing Child Behavior
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
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Wethersfield, CT 06109 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wethersfield, CT 06109 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wethersfield, CT 06109 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 28, 1992.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 3 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.
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 529-1575 to ask.
(860) 529-1575.
250 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109. The nearest other daycare we list is Rainbow Center for Children and Families, 0.3 miles away.