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Methodist Nursery School

1089 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$4,890
year first licensed
1969
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About Methodist Nursery School

Methodist Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Fairfield, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since May 16, 1969, for up to 70 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It lists yearly tuition from $4,890 to $9,240.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 to 5
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 9am-2pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 to 5
ProgramsPart-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Fairfield Grace United Methodist Church (non-sectarian school)), Play-based
EnrichmentScience enrichment, Jump Bunch (physical education), Movement with Mr. Mac (fitness)
Class size4’s Program: up to 20 students
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Methodist Nursery School lists yearly tuition from $4,890 to $9,240.

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2’s Tuition: $4890 (2 days, 9:15am-12pm)$4,890
3’s Tuition: $6160 (3 days, 9:00am-12:15pm)$6,160
4’s Tuition: $7490 (4 days, 9:00am-12:30pm)$7,490
PreK Tuition: $9240 (M-F, 9:15am-1:30pm)$9,240
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Methodist Nursery School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1969
License number
#DCCC.13108
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 18, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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. Nov 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

  2. Dec 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports

  3. Nov 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  4. Jan 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 21, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

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

  6. Mar 21, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

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

  7. Oct 5, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 15, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 6, 2018Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  10. Jan 2, 2018Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Dec 21, 2016Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-13(d)(3) 159-Monitoring of Diabetes: Signed Agreement w/Parent Regarding Equipment

  2. Mar 16, 2016Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

  3. Mar 15, 2016InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 22, 2015Inspection4 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-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed

    • 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(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

  5. Apr 9, 2014InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 23, 2012Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

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

  7. May 23, 2012Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

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

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 Nursery School

Is Methodist Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 16, 1969.

When was Methodist Nursery School last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 18, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Methodist Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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.

How many children can Methodist Nursery School care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Methodist Nursery School's hours?

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

How much does Methodist Nursery School cost?

Yearly tuition from $4,890 to $9,240, as it lists it.

What is Methodist Nursery School's phone number?

(203) 374-6548.

Where is Methodist Nursery School?

1089 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825. The nearest other daycare we list is K'Tanim Preschool at or Hadash-The New Shul, 0.1 miles away.

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