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St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 106
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 1975
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About
About St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool
St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool is a licensed child care center in Darien, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since October 24, 1975, for up to 106 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 106 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 106 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 106 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 1975
- License number
- #DCCC.13246
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 30, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Oct 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
19a-79-5a(a)(3)(B) 042- Parent notification of illness or injury
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
Oct 7, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
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
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
Dec 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Apr 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
19a-79-7a(e)(6) 071-Hot Water/Steam Pipes Protected
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
Feb 10, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
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)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
- Sep 17, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2020Inspection4 rules cited
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(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
Apr 29, 2019Inspection7 rules cited
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
Show 8 earlier visits
Sep 24, 2018Inspection4 rules cited
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Dec 12, 2017Inspection7 rules cited
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Apr 25, 2017Inspection9 rules cited
19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
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-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
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
Sep 13, 2016Inspection3 rules cited
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(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Jan 5, 2016Follow-up visit3 rules cited
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-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Oct 16, 2015Inspection21 rules cited
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)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
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(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed
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)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
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-79-9a(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-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
Mar 10, 2014Inspection9 rules cited
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
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-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-7a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 047-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Oct 15, 2012Inspection4 rules cited
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-7a(a)(3) &/or 19a-79-7a(a)(4) 091-Lead Management Plan Reviewed
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
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FAQ
Questions about St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool
Is St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 24, 1975.
When was St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 30, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 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 St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool care for?
106, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 655-6053 to ask.
What is St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool's phone number?
(203) 655-6053.
Where is St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool?
374 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT 06820. The nearest other daycare we list is Methodist Family Center Preschool, 0.2 miles away.