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First Cong Church Darien Nursery School

14 Brookside Road, Darien, CT 068205.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
128
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1968
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About First Cong Church Darien Nursery School

First Cong Church Darien Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Darien, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 18, 1968, for up to 128 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2-5
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
128 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-5
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (First Congregational Church of Darien), Play-based
CurriculumConnecticut Preschool Curriculum Framework
EnrichmentMessy Art, music with Mrs. Picache, Movement room; visits from Mad Science and Darien Nature Center
StaffHighly skilled professionals with strong educational background and years of experience in early childhood development
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1960
Licensed capacity128 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for First Cong Church Darien Nursery School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
128 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1968
License number
#DCCC.12235
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Nov 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering

  2. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

  4. Jan 23, 2023Inspection8 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  5. Mar 1, 2022Inspection6 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  6. Oct 20, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 22, 2019Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. Feb 1, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 17, 2018Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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

  10. Sep 15, 2017Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission

Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Oct 31, 2016Inspection7 rules cited
    • 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

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. Mar 14, 2016Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 9, 2016Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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

  4. May 5, 2015Inspection5 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  5. Nov 8, 2013Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  6. Dec 5, 2011InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 5, 2011InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 5, 2011InspectionNo 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 First Cong Church Darien Nursery School

Is First Cong Church Darien Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 18, 1968.

When was First Cong Church Darien Nursery School last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 6, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Cong Church Darien Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 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 First Cong Church Darien Nursery School care for?

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

What are First Cong Church Darien Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Cong Church Darien Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 655-3150 to ask.

What is First Cong Church Darien Nursery School's phone number?

(203) 655-3150.

Where is First Cong Church Darien Nursery School?

14 Brookside Road, Darien, CT 06820. The nearest other daycare we list is Darien Nature Center, 0.6 miles away.

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