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Northwest Children's Center

34 Coles Road, Cromwell, CT 064164.5· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
74
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1988
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About Northwest Children's Center

Northwest Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Cromwell, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since March 3, 1988, for up to 74 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.

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.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffDegreed Teachers
Daily lifePotty training: Toddler area with miniature lavatory and toilet to help facilitate independent grooming and toileting skills
SafetyOutdoor playground
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Northwest Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
74 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1988
License number
#DCCC.13184
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 3 rules cited

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Dec 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) 136- Feeding

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

  2. Feb 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  3. Mar 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

  4. Apr 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

  5. May 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. Jun 4, 2021Inspection1 rule 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

  7. Aug 3, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 20, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 21, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Nov 9, 2018Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Feb 5, 2018Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

  2. Jan 17, 2018Inspection1 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

  3. May 1, 2017Inspection12 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(12) 078-Stairs Protected/Good Repair/Handrails

    • 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)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(7) 107-Appvd Petition For Special Medication Authorization

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children

  4. Aug 2, 2016InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 29, 2016Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  6. Jan 20, 2016Follow-up visit8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(l)(1) 141-Play Space Fenced

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Jan 13, 2016Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  8. Apr 8, 2015Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Records and paperwork

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

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  9. Nov 12, 2013Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

  10. Aug 2, 2012Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Safety and hazards

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

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 Northwest Children's Center

Is Northwest Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 3, 1988.

When was Northwest Children's Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Northwest Children's Center 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 Northwest Children's Center care for?

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

What are Northwest Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Northwest Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 635-3485 to ask.

What is Northwest Children's Center's phone number?

(860) 635-3485.

Where is Northwest Children's Center?

34 Coles Road, Cromwell, CT 06416. The nearest other daycare we list is Roberge Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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