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Willow Academy

850 Derby Ave Unit 1, Seymour, CT 064835.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2025
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About Willow Academy

Willow Academy is a licensed child care center in Seymour, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 11, 2025, for up to 30 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: from 12 weeks to preschool
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: From 12 weeks to preschool
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Willow Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Willow Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2025
License number
#DCCC.70873
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Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 6 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Sep 4, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(2)(D) 125- Dev. appropriate tables/chairs/equipment

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage

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 Willow Academy

Is Willow Academy licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 11, 2025.

When was Willow Academy last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Willow Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 of 1 visit 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 Willow Academy care for?

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

What are Willow Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Willow Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 424-1944 to ask.

What is Willow Academy's phone number?

(203) 424-1944.

Where is Willow Academy?

850 Derby Ave Unit 1, Seymour, CT 06483.

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