Trinity Nursery School
Daycare center in Collinsville, CT. 55 River Rd, Collinsville, CT 06019
About the program
Trinity Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Collinsville, Connecticut, on the state register since 1969. It is licensed for 21 children and serves preschool ages.
Trinity Nursery School is a non-profit, non-sectarian preschool in Collinsville, Connecticut, serving children aged three to five years.
The program follows a play-based approach and states NAEYC accreditation.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Trinity Nursery School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,321 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Connecticut records each regulation cited at an inspection with the date it was closed. The state does not assign a risk level. The text shown is the regulation the program was cited under.
Local Health Inspection [19a-79-2a(c)(8)]
Regulation: At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.
Postings [19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)]
Regulation: The operator shall post the following items in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public: the license, the OEC complaint procedure, menus, No Smoking signs, the plan for administrative oversight, the radon test, the OEC Inspection report (posted or available), the safe sleep policy and the OEC Developmental Milestones document.
Authorized prescriber/parent permission [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)]
Regulation: Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least three years after the child is no longer attending the program.
Water supply- water testing [19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C)]
Regulation: Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be adequate, safe and in compliance with all applicable sections of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Water from at least one drinking fountain or drinking, beverage and food preparation sink, and from two such sources if the facility has more than one, shall be tested every two years for lead content. The water sample shall have been standing in plumbing pipes at least six hours and the results shall be submitted to th
Consultants [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)]
Regulation: An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program super
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Policies- complete, implemented [19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)]
Regulation: The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, multi-hazard and medical emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, administrative oversight and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures.
Lead Paint- testing, management plans [19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D)]
Regulation: If the child care center or group child care home is housed in any portion of a building that was constructed prior to 1978, the operator shall submit to the Office and maintain documentation on file at the child care center or group child care home of the following. Prior to use, all space used by staff, program staff, and children shall have undergone a comprehensive lead inspection by a lead consultant licensed by the Department of Public Health. Such lead inspection shall include testing of
Radon test [19a-79-7a(e)(17)]
Regulation: If the child care center or group child care home uses the basement level or the first floor of a building, a minimum of one radon test shall be conducted using a device or service listed by one of the national radon proficiency programs. This test shall be completed during the months of November through April and the results posted with the license. Radon testing shall occur in the lowest level of the facility where child care services are provided. The Office and Department of Public Health sh
Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [19a-79-7a(c)(2)]
Regulation: For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
Consultants [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)]
Regulation: An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program super
Fire marshal codes/certificate [19a-79-7a(a)(2)]
Regulation: The operator shall comply with all local codes and ordinances, including the State of Connecticut Fire Safey Code. These codes include but are not limited to: inspections by the fire marshal, ensuring fire marshal inspection certificates are on file, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and documentation of fire drills.
Local Health Inspection [19a-79-2a(c)(7)]
Regulation: At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.
Annual Staff Training [19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)]
Regulation: The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall assure annual training for all current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional develo
Consultant Agreements/Contracts [19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)]
Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by tel
Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]
Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as nece
Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)]
Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.
Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)]
Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.
Current Fire Marshal Certificate [19a-79-3a(e)(2)]
Regulation: The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
018b-Background Checks [19a-79-4a(b)]
Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request.
Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)]
Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.
What parents say
Trinity Nursery School is everything a traditional preschool should be! The teachers are so warm, skilled, and loving to every child! Lee Ann brings so much pizazz, music, and creative ideas to her lessons each day! Students share a community snack that they sometimes help to prepare, just amazing! The social emotional skills each child learns in this program is the biggest gift for any child as they transition into…
Kimberly Gauthier · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoWe LOVED TNS!! What a wonderful first school experience for my boys. TNS truly puts children first. The focus on play-based learning allows children to explore, create, and grow at their own pace while developing confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning. Teachers thoughtfully follow each child’s interests, encouraging hands-on experiences that support social, emotional, and academic development in a natural and…
Jamie Niemann · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoI’ve had two of my children through the TNS program and could not be happier. My children leave me in the morning happy and excited to see their friends and teachers. The TNS educators are warm, enthusiastic, loving, and joyful - I drop my kids off and know they are safe and supported. The program is play based and involves crafting, music time, stories, and free play including daily outdoor time. I highly recommend…
Samantha Corbett · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoThe absolute best preschool experience in the area. Kids learn through play and are challenged by teachers who see their full potential. Tons of structured outdoor play and learning, even through the winter. The 3 teachers are among the warmest and most nurturing women I’ve ever met. I’ve never felt safer leaving my child with someone. My favorite part of this school is snack, instead of handing out packages of…
April Perkins · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoGetting there
55 River Rd, Collinsville, CT 06019
Questions about Trinity Nursery School
Is Trinity Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Trinity Nursery School holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.12915), with a licensed capacity of 21 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Trinity Nursery School had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 16 violations for Trinity Nursery School in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 15. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Trinity Nursery School take?
Trinity Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages, and is open 9 am to 12 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Trinity Nursery School cost?
Trinity Nursery School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.