GREAT BEGINNINGS Montessori School
148 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT
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St Paul's Nursery School-Fairfield is a licensed child care center in Fairfield, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since October 1, 1969, for up to 112 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Extended care: Extended Day & Enrichment Programs |
| More | Founded 1969 |
| Licensed capacity | 112 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
St Paul's Nursery School-Fairfield has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 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-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-7a(d)(4) 053-Windows Protected to Prevent Falls
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
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-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%
19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a 052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-7a(e)(12) 078-Stairs Protected/Good Repair/Handrails
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-7a(f)(1) &/or 19a-79-7a(f)(2) 081-Program Space/Adequate Sq. Ft. Per Child
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
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-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
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-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
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-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
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-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
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
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(7) 073-Emergency Numbers Posted
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
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-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 1, 1969.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 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.
112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 255-1902 to ask.
(203) 255-1902.
661 Old Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824. The nearest other daycare we list is GREAT BEGINNINGS Montessori School, 0.1 miles away.