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Montessori Circle of Friends

25 W Main St, Chester, CT 06412
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2017
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About Montessori Circle of Friends

Montessori Circle of Friends is a licensed child care center in Chester, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 18, 2017, for up to 48 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Circle of Friends has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Montessori Circle of Friends

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
48 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2017
License number
#DCCC.70367
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

    • Records and paperwork

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

  2. Jul 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  3. Apr 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  4. May 11, 2023Inspection4 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(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

  5. Sep 20, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. May 24, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • 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)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

  7. Sep 28, 2021Inspection5 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(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

  8. Oct 16, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 26, 2020Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • 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

    • 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) 070-Rugs Secured

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-8a(b) 096-Activity Choices

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  10. Feb 26, 2020Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • 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

    • 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) 070-Rugs Secured

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-8a(b) 096-Activity Choices

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Apr 2, 2019Inspection9 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. May 8, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. May 1, 2018Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-7a(e)(7) 073-Emergency Numbers Posted

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

    • 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

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 Montessori Circle of Friends

Is Montessori Circle of Friends licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 18, 2017.

When was Montessori Circle of Friends last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Montessori Circle of Friends had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 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 Montessori Circle of Friends care for?

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

What are Montessori Circle of Friends' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montessori Circle of Friends cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 526-9995 to ask.

What is Montessori Circle of Friends' phone number?

(860) 526-9995.

Where is Montessori Circle of Friends?

25 W Main St, Chester, CT 06412. The nearest other daycare we list is Hope Preschool, 1.7 miles away.

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