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Magical Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 92
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2025
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About Magical Beginnings
Magical Beginnings is a licensed child care center in Wilton, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since June 27, 2025, for up to 92 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entry
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 92 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. It lists: Sixteen months through elementary school |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Music, Yoga, Meditation, Spanish (specialty classes) |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Safety | Secure entry system; strict check-in/check-out procedures, Outdoor playground |
| More | Founded 1990 |
| Licensed capacity | 92 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Magical Beginnings has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Magical Beginnings
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 92 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2025
- License number
- #DCCC.70841
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 12 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jun 18, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-7a(g)(3) 106- Air cond./water heaters/fuse boxes inaccessible
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
Jun 16, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-10(l)(3) 139- Shock ab materials less than 1 ¼″ diameter
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting
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FAQ
Questions about Magical Beginnings
Is Magical Beginnings licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 27, 2025.
When was Magical Beginnings last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Magical Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 2 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 Magical Beginnings care for?
92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Magical Beginnings' 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 Magical Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 762-6161 to ask.
What is Magical Beginnings' phone number?
(203) 762-6161.
Where is Magical Beginnings?
463 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897. The nearest other daycare we list is Zion's Hill Preschool Program, 0.1 miles away.