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Guidepost Montessori at Wilton
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2024
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About
About Guidepost Montessori at Wilton
Guidepost Montessori at Wilton is a licensed child care center in Wilton, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 18, 2024, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Guidepost Montessori at Wilton has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Guidepost Montessori at Wilton
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2024
- License number
- #DCCC.70783
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 34 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Food and nutrition 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
May 18, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings
19a-79-10(h)(1)-(2) 131- Toys and other objects
19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering
19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
19a-79-4a(f)(1) 031- CPR Certified program staff
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 047- Nutritious meals and snacks
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-4a(f)(2) 032- First Aid Certified program staff
19a-79-10(d)(2)(B) 123- Washable cots
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
Sep 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C) 112- Outdoor Protected/Fenced
May 7, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C) 112- Outdoor Protected/Fenced
Apr 30, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-3a(b)(6) 005-Annual policy training for program staff
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage
19a-79-10(h)(1)-(2) 131- Toys and other objects
19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications
19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-10(c)(3) 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C) 112- Outdoor Protected/Fenced
19a-79-7a(d)(4) 075- Glass and mirrors protected to 36
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 102- Carbon monoxide detector- each level
Apr 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management
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FAQ
Questions about Guidepost Montessori at Wilton
Is Guidepost Montessori at Wilton licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 18, 2024.
When was Guidepost Montessori at Wilton last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Guidepost Montessori at Wilton had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 5 of 7 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 Guidepost Montessori at Wilton care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Guidepost Montessori at Wilton's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Guidepost Montessori at Wilton cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (475) 259-3001 to ask.
What is Guidepost Montessori at Wilton's phone number?
(475) 259-3001.
Where is Guidepost Montessori at Wilton?
221 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience - Wilton, 0.1 miles away.