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Westbrook Nature Preschool

Redding, CT 06896 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2013
Call (203) 664-1554Website

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About Westbrook Nature Preschool

Westbrook Nature Preschool is a licensed group home daycare in Redding, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 4, 2013, for up to 12 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Westbrook Nature Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Westbrook Nature Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Group Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2013
License number
#DCGH.80002
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 6, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Oct 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(b)(1)-(5) 063- Indoor/Outdoor space inspected/approved

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(l) 014-2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Transportation

      19a-79-7a(b)(6) 065- Space not approved-not used for field trips-written parent permission

  2. Sep 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

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

  3. Sep 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a(d)(4) 052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) and/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

  4. Sep 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 025-First Aid Trained Staff

    • Safety and hazards

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

  5. Sep 15, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • 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

  6. Oct 5, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 7, 2019Inspection7 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(d)(9) 059-Matches/Lighters Inaccessible

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalent/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(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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a 097-Administration of Medications: Written Policies/Procedures

  8. Oct 30, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 10, 2018Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

  10. Oct 23, 2017Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Records and paperwork

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

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Dec 13, 2016Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-7a(g)(2) 083-Cots Stored/Maintained/Adequate Number

  2. Apr 8, 2016Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

  3. Feb 26, 2016Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalent/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • 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

  4. Apr 2, 2014InspectionNo rules cited

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 Westbrook Nature Preschool

Is Westbrook Nature Preschool licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 4, 2013.

When was Westbrook Nature Preschool last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 6, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Westbrook Nature Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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 Westbrook Nature Preschool care for?

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

What are Westbrook Nature Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Westbrook Nature Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 664-1554 to ask.

What is Westbrook Nature Preschool's phone number?

(203) 664-1554.

Where is Westbrook Nature Preschool?

Redding, CT 06896. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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