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The Children's Tree Montessori

96 Essex Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
licensed capacity
47
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2007
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About

About The Children's Tree Montessori

The Children's Tree Montessori is a licensed child care center in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since February 15, 2007, for up to 47 children, serving infants and toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-school

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 1-12
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
47 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 1-12
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts3% discount for tuition paid in full by August 1st; 5% sibling discount
Licensed capacity47 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Tree Montessori has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Children's Tree Montessori

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
47 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
First licensed
2007
License number
#DCCC.16405
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 21 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 2

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. Mar 23, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. Feb 27, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C) 135- Health consultant visits/documentation

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records

  3. Jan 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c)(1-4) 010-Notification of Change

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2) 035- Consultants

  4. Nov 26, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  5. Oct 21, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

  6. Oct 3, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks

  7. Jan 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room

  8. Jan 12, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  9. Nov 16, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

  10. Oct 16, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Jun 3, 2019Inspection9 rules 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • 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(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

  2. Sep 11, 2018Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  3. Sep 25, 2017Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits

    • 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

  4. Oct 11, 2016Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  5. Mar 2, 2016Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(l) 66-Under Three Endorsement- Outdoor play space

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

  6. Feb 26, 2016VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 23, 2016Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(5) 121-Disposable Paper Sheets

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

    • 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

  8. May 1, 2015Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 3, 2015Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(8) 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  10. Mar 14, 2014Inspection13 rules 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • 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-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • 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

  11. Feb 15, 2013Inspection6 rules 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Records and paperwork

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

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 The Children's Tree Montessori

Is The Children's Tree Montessori licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 15, 2007.

When was The Children's Tree Montessori last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Tree Montessori had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 7 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 The Children's Tree Montessori care for?

47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.

What are The Children's Tree Montessori's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Tree Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 388-3536 to ask.

What is The Children's Tree Montessori's phone number?

(860) 388-3536.

Where is The Children's Tree Montessori?

96 Essex Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475. The nearest other daycare we list is Beach Babies Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.

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