L'il Critters Preschool
10 Lewis St, Norwalk, CT
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Patricia K Terpstra is a licensed home daycare in Norwalk, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since December 9, 2016, for up to 9 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Children 6 weeks to kindergarten age |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care and toddler care |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Teacher student ratio is 2:9 |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Patricia K Terpstra has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 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-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
19a-87b-6(b) 013-Medical Statement
19a-87b-17(a)(2) 095-Parent Permission for Nonprescription Topical Meds
19a-87b-9(d)(5) 032-Emergency Plan
19a-87b-9(d)(7) 035-Carbon Monoxide Detector
19a-87b-10(f)(8) 077-Reqts for Sleeping Arrangements Posted/Discussed
19a-87b-9(c) 024-Harmful Substances and Materials Inaccessible
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 057-Authorized Release
19a-87b-8a 021-Background Check
19a-87b-9(d)(5) 033-Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly
19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n) 050-First Aid Supplies
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
19a-87b-6(b) 013-Medical Statement
19a-87b-9(d)(6) 27-Smoke Detectors
19a-87b-8 14-Substitute/Assistant
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 45a-Authorized Release
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C) 45b-Transportation Permission
19a-87b-10(b)(1) 42-Enrollment Form
19a-87b-9(f)(2) 32-Body of Water
19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
19a-87b-9(f)(2) 32-Body of Water
19a-87b-9(d)(4) 22-Safe Exits
19a-87b-9(c) 18-Absence of Poisons
19a-87b-9(b) 17-Freedom of Hazards
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A) 45a-Authorized Release
19a-87b-10(d) 51-Individual Plan of Care
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C) 45b-Transportation Permission
19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B) 45-Emergency Permission Form
19a-87b-10(b)(1) 42-Enrollment Form
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 9, 2016.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 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.
9, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 856-9841 to ask.
(203) 856-9841.
Norwalk, CT 06851. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.