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Zion's Hill Preschool Program
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- yearly, posted tuition
- $4,100
- year first licensed
- 1972
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About Zion's Hill Preschool Program
Zion's Hill Preschool Program is a licensed child care center in Wilton, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 7, 1972, for up to 80 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in / hourly care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It lists yearly tuition from $4,100 to $11,272.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Two to five year old children |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in / hourly care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Stay for STEM, Building and Design, Spanish Language, Kids' Kitchen, Games Galore |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Two's: Teacher-Child Ratio 1:4 |
| Staff | Many with advanced degrees in early childhood development |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| More | Founded 1972 |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Zion's Hill Preschool Program lists yearly tuition from $4,100 to $11,272.
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026-2027 Pre-Kindergarten Fearless Flamingos Tuition (5 Days) | $11,272 |
| 2026-2027 Pre-Kindergarten Helpful Hedgehogs Tuition (4 Days) | $7,576 |
| 2026-2027 Pre-Kindergarten Helpful Hedgehogs Tuition (5 Days) | $9,472 |
| 2026-2027 Three's & Four's Tuition (4 days) | $7,872 |
| 2026-2027 Three's & Four's Tuition (5 days) | $9,840 |
| 2026-2027 Three's Tuition (2 Days) | $4,100 |
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| 2026-2027 Three's Tuition (3 Days) | $6,148 |
| 2026-2027 Three's Tuition (5 Days) | $10,244 |
| 2026-2027 Two's Tuition (2 Days) | $5,256 |
| 2026-2027 Two's Tuition (3 Days) | $7,876 |
| Two's extended day drop-in rate | $50 a day |
| drop-in extended day (Afternoon Adventures), except Wednesday | $50 a day |
| drop-in extended day Wednesday (Spanish immersion instruction) | $60 a day |
10 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Zion's Hill Preschool Program
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 1972
- License number
- #DCCC.13045
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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Apr 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-3a(b)(6) 004-Employee orientation for new program staff
19a-79-6a(a)(4) 049- Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths
Apr 14, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
19a-79-7a(d)(7) 078- Individual storage of clothing/bedding
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-9a(b)(4)(A-B) 163- Medication Administration Records (MAR)
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
Feb 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
Mar 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
Mar 23, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(d)(4) 053-Windows Protected to Prevent Falls
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
- Oct 28, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2019Inspection3 rules cited
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
Oct 25, 2018Inspection7 rules cited
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Oct 27, 2017Inspection10 rules cited
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
Nov 17, 2016Inspection9 rules cited
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Show 9 earlier visits
Feb 19, 2016Follow-up visit1 rule cited
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
Jan 26, 2016Inspection10 rules cited
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
May 28, 2015Follow-up visit1 rule cited
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Feb 6, 2015Inspection5 rules cited
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2) 101-Med Trained Staff/Certificates
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
- Jan 8, 2014Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2013InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2011Inspection2 rules cited
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Oct 17, 2011Inspection2 rules cited
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
- Aug 30, 2000VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Zion's Hill Preschool Program
Is Zion's Hill Preschool Program licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 7, 1972.
When was Zion's Hill Preschool Program last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Zion's Hill Preschool Program had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 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's Hill Preschool Program care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Zion's Hill Preschool Program's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Zion's Hill Preschool Program cost?
Yearly tuition from $4,100 to $11,272, as it lists it.
What is Zion's Hill Preschool Program's phone number?
(203) 762-9620.
Where is Zion's Hill Preschool Program?
470 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897. The nearest other daycare we list is Magical Beginnings, 0.1 miles away.