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Methodist Family Center Preschool

345 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT 068205.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2004
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About Methodist Family Center Preschool

Methodist Family Center Preschool is a licensed child care center in Darien, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since January 9, 2004, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsPre-K, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (United Methodist Church of Darien), Play-based
EnrichmentCuisinArts, STEAM, Go-Go-Geo Animal Adventures (3s, 4s, Pre-K)
Daily lifeParents pack food
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Methodist Family Center Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Methodist Family Center Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2004
License number
#DCCC.16033
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Sep 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

  2. Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  4. Oct 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  5. Sep 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Background checks

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

  6. Oct 15, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Oct 9, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 20, 2019Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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)

  9. Oct 9, 2018Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • 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)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Records and paperwork

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

  10. Jan 18, 2018Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. May 30, 2017Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

  2. May 30, 2017Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

  3. May 19, 2017Inspection10 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)

    • 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

    • 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(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  4. Oct 14, 2016Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged

    • 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room

  5. Dec 8, 2015Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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-79-6a 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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  6. Mar 16, 2015Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • 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)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • 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

  7. Oct 9, 2013Inspection6 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-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  8. Oct 13, 2011Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(4) 053-Windows Protected to Prevent Falls

    • 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

  9. Oct 13, 2011Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(4) 053-Windows Protected to Prevent Falls

    • 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

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 Methodist Family Center Preschool

Is Methodist Family Center Preschool licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 9, 2004.

When was Methodist Family Center Preschool last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Methodist Family Center Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 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 Methodist Family Center Preschool care for?

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

What are Methodist Family Center Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Methodist Family Center Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 655-7407 to ask.

What is Methodist Family Center Preschool's phone number?

(203) 655-7407.

Where is Methodist Family Center Preschool?

345 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT 06820. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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