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The Nest School, Wallingford

7 Research Pkwy, Wallingford, CT 06492
licensed capacity
218
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2025
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About The Nest School, Wallingford

The Nest School, Wallingford is a licensed child care center in Wallingford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since February 14, 2025, for up to 218 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
218 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity218 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Nest School, Wallingford has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Nest School, Wallingford

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
218 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2025
License number
#DCCC.70821
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 16 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 4, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

  4. May 20, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 30, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision

  6. Apr 16, 2026Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

  7. Apr 16, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

  8. Apr 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

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

  9. Mar 23, 2026Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  10. Mar 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(4) 049- Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C) 121- Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 15, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

  3. Jun 26, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

  4. Jun 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

  5. May 30, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(3) 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)

  6. May 9, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

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 Nest School, Wallingford

Is The Nest School, Wallingford licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 14, 2025.

When was The Nest School, Wallingford last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Nest School, Wallingford had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 12 of 16 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 Nest School, Wallingford care for?

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

What are The Nest School, Wallingford's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Nest School, Wallingford cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 626-1934 to ask.

What is The Nest School, Wallingford's phone number?

(203) 626-1934.

Where is The Nest School, Wallingford?

7 Research Pkwy, Wallingford, CT 06492.

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