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Tollgate Christian Preschool

66 Toll Gate Rd, Groton, CT 06340
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1975
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About Tollgate Christian Preschool

Tollgate Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center in Groton, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since July 24, 1975, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-based

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tollgate Christian Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Tollgate Christian Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
1975
License number
#DCCC.13038
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • 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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  1. Jan 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H) 082- Toileting

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • 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

  2. Oct 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change

  3. Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 15, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  5. Sep 17, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

  6. Jan 6, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 13, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 23, 2018InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 4, 2017Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans

  10. Oct 24, 2016Inspection3 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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Feb 29, 2016Inspection17 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(d) 108-Emergency Distribution of Potassium Iodide: Parent Permission/Storage

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(5) 054-Glass Protected to 36

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a 046-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed

    • 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(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Safety and hazards

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

  2. Mar 16, 2015Inspection10 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. Mar 12, 2014Inspection7 rules cited
    • 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(5)(A) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(5)(B) 022-Group Size: Maximum 20 Children

    • Safety and hazards

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

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  4. Feb 14, 2013Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

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 Tollgate Christian Preschool

Is Tollgate Christian Preschool licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 24, 1975.

When was Tollgate Christian Preschool last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tollgate Christian Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 2 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 Tollgate Christian Preschool care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Tollgate Christian Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tollgate Christian Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 445-4274 to ask.

What is Tollgate Christian Preschool's phone number?

(860) 445-4274.

Where is Tollgate Christian Preschool?

66 Toll Gate Rd, Groton, CT 06340. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stones Discovery & Development Center, 0.2 miles away.

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