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Zion Lutheran Sunny Hill Preschool

183 William Street, Portland, CT 064805.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2005
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About Zion Lutheran Sunny Hill Preschool

Zion Lutheran Sunny Hill Preschool is a licensed child care center in Portland, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 1, 2005, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 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
9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Zion Lutheran Sunny Hill Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Zion Lutheran Sunny Hill Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2005
License number
#DCCC.16218
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 18 visits
  1. Mar 19, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  3. Jan 29, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(e)(1) 030-Designated Director

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C) 160- Medication Trainings

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b) 116- Educational requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

  4. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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

    • 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

  6. Dec 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  7. Dec 20, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

  8. Oct 28, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 11, 2019Inspection5 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)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  10. Mar 20, 2019Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Feb 15, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2018Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

  3. Sep 22, 2017Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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. Nov 17, 2016Inspection7 rules cited
    • Transportation

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(iv) 036-Transportation Permission

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports

  5. Feb 1, 2016Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(12) 078-Stairs Protected/Good Repair/Handrails

    • 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

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

  6. Apr 24, 2015Inspection9 rules cited
    • 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)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

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

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  7. Apr 23, 2014Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. Nov 5, 2012Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports

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 Zion Lutheran Sunny Hill Preschool

Is Zion Lutheran Sunny Hill Preschool licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 1, 2005.

When was Zion Lutheran Sunny Hill Preschool last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Zion Lutheran Sunny Hill Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 5 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 Zion Lutheran Sunny Hill Preschool care for?

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

What are Zion Lutheran Sunny Hill Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Zion Lutheran Sunny Hill Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 342-2860 to ask.

What is Zion Lutheran Sunny Hill Preschool's phone number?

(860) 342-2860.

Where is Zion Lutheran Sunny Hill Preschool?

183 William Street, Portland, CT 06480. The nearest other daycare we list is First Church Nursery School- Portland, 0.5 miles away.

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