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174 Willimantic Rd, Chaplin, CT
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Mount Hope Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Mansfield, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since October 22, 1969, for up to 60 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children approximately two years old through age 5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | Montessori certified teachers and their assistants |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| More | Founded 1961 |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mount Hope Montessori School has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 20 rules in all
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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19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions
19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) z038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) z123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a z045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) z027-Logs/Visits Documented
{P.A.19-121} z015bb- 32-36 mths enrolled in prek permissions
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) z026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(e)(3) z067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) z016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-10(e)(6) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(9) 122-Covered Waste Receptacle
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a 052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened
19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(d)(1) 023-Designated Director
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-7a(e)(7) 073-Emergency Numbers Posted
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-7a(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test
19a-79-3a(e)(7) 014-No Smoking Signs
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-3a(e)(3) 010-OEC Complaint Procedure
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 22, 1969.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 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.
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 423-1070 to ask.
(860) 423-1070.
48 Bassetts Bridge Road, Mansfield, CT 06250. The nearest other daycare we list is Nancy M Trudeau, 1 miles away.