Northwest Children's Center
Daycare center in Cromwell, CT. 34 Coles Road, Cromwell, CT 06416
About the program
Northwest Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in Cromwell, Connecticut, on the state register since 1988. It is licensed for 74 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Northwest Children's Center provides daycare, preschool, and kindergarten programs with a discovery-based curriculum and NAEYC accreditation.
The program states NAEYC accreditation.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Northwest Children's Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,408 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.
Feeding [19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5)]
Regulation: Infants shall be removed from their cribs and held for all bottle feedings. They may be placed in chairs for all other feedings. Infants and toddlers shall be removed from their cribs or playpens at other intervals during the day for individual cuddlings and for verbal communication. They shall be allowed to crawl and toddle as age and development permit. Each infant shall be placed in a prone (front) position part of the time when awake. When food and liquids are served a written statement spec
Safe Sleep [19a-79-10(g)(1-8)]
Regulation: Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child. A well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment shall be used designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet. Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed
Outdoor space [19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)]
Regulation: There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free
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.
Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage [19a-79-9a(b)(5)]
Regulation: Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. Equipment and medications prescribed to treat asthma, administer glucagons, or as an emergent first line of defense medication against an allergic response shall be s
Show all 7 violations on file
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
Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic [19a-79-7a(g)]
Regulation: All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.
What parents say
Northwest Children’s Center is a local gem; the level of care provided within its storied walls and well-loved classrooms is nothing short of exceptional. My son’s head teacher, Miss Blaskey, has been there for 20+years; her professionalism, warmth, and attentiveness are unmatched. The assistant teacher, Miss Connelly, is herself an NCC graduate, which speaks volumes about the kind of community that the Center…
Anna Rogulina · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoWe are so happy with the care of our child here. The teachers are so kind and caring. The hours, price, and snacks are very working family-friendly. The families make a caring and inclusive community. The playground is the largest and most creative I’ve ever seen at a school. We’re extremely happy with the school readiness and play-based approach. This is what a daycare and preschool should be.
Amy S. · 5/5 on Google · a year agoNorthwest Children's Center is an incredible place for children. My daughter is currently in the 4 year old classroom (The Kangaroo Kids) and really loves her class and teachers. The staff is incredibly hard working and always professional. The teachers are accredited and there is amazing retention of staff (the director worked with my grandmother and the teachers taught my brother and sister 20+ years ago!). The…
Jaime Perez · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoOur daughter started in the infant room and is heading into their preschool program in the fall. They are more than a daycare and preschool. Their curriculum is amazing and exceeds our expectations. We love the staff, they treat our daughter like their own family. It reminds my husband and I of our preschool days. So happy we found Northwest!
Lindsay O'Connor · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoGetting there
34 Coles Road, Cromwell, CT 06416
Questions about Northwest Children's Center
Is Northwest Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Northwest Children's Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.13184), with a licensed capacity of 74 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Northwest Children's Center had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 5 violations for Northwest Children's Center 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 Northwest Children's Center take?
Northwest Children's Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Northwest Children's Center cost?
Northwest Children's Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
