Cedar Gables Preschool & Childcare (187 Clapboard Ridge Rd)
Daycare center in Danbury, CT. 187 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury, CT 06811
About the program
Cedar Gables Preschool & Childcare (187 Clapboard Ridge Rd) is a licensed daycare center in Danbury, Connecticut, on the state register since 1999. It is licensed for 50 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Cedar Gables Preschool is a play-based childcare provider in Danbury and New Fairfield, Connecticut, operating since 1972.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Cedar Gables Preschool & Childcare (187 Clapboard Ridge Rd) does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,967 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.
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
Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls [19a-79-7a(g)(5)]
Regulation: All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is used by, or around, children. Any furniture, equipment and toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed or repaired as indicated.
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
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
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
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Toileting [19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H)]
Regulation: Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room. Programs shall provide changing and sanitary facilities appropriate to meet the individual needs of children who are enrolled at the facility who need assistance with toileting or who are not independent with toileting. Facilities using potty chairs in addition to the required toilets shall ensure that they are of
Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced [19a-79-7a(h)(7)]
Regulation: The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.
Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)]
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 two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program
Lead Water Test/Bottled Water [19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)]
Regulation: Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable sections of the Public Health Code. All water supplies shall be tested every two (2) years for lead content and the results submitted to the local and state health departments. Whenever water is obtained from other than a Department of Public Health-approved public water supply, it shall be of a safe and sanitary quality and tested every two (2) years for bacterial and chemical quality and the re
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Notification of Change [19a-79-3a(c)]
Regulation: The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notific
Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children [19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)]
Regulation: There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) children, or fraction thereof in attendance at all times. When there is a mixed age group, the lower required ratio for the age of the youngest child shall prevail. During nap time, when all of the children in the group are sleeping, the overall staff child ratios shall be maintained on the licensed premises. At no time shall a group of children be left unsupervised.
Group Size: Maximum 20 Children [19a-79-4a(c)(5)(A) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(5)(B)]
Regulation: The group size shall not exceed twenty children. When there is a mixed age group, the smaller required group size shall prevail.
License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a]
Regulation: The building, equipment and services 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.
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Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards [19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)]
Regulation: Soft surfaces and gas-trapping objects such as pillows, quilts, sheepskins, soft bumpers or stuffed toys shall not be placed under or with an infant for sleeping and shall be kept out of the infant's crib or bed.
Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible [19a-79-10(h)(2)]
Regulation: Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
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
Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping [19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)]
Regulation: Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with a snug fitting mattress. Furniture shall include well constructed free standing cribs, not stacked cribs, each of which has slats no more than two and three-eighths (2 3/8) inches apart and a fully waterproofed, firm, snug-fitting mattress for infants.
Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees [19a-79-7a(e)(3)]
Regulation: The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.
Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-7a(e)(10)]
Regulation: Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-7a(h)(2)]
Regulation: Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.
Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced [19a-79-7a(h)(7)]
Regulation: The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.
Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray [19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)]
Regulation: Each child care center and group child care home that serves children under three years of age shall have equipment and furniture to meet the developmental needs of the children served. Furniture shall include chairs for feeding, each of which has a stable base, safety straps on all high chairs attached to the chair and a tray which locks securely.
What parents say
Our family has had an incredible experience at Cedar Gables Preschool. Our daughter has been attending for over a year and a half, and we truly couldn’t be happier with the care she has received. The teachers are warm, patient, professional, and genuinely invested in every child’s growth and happiness. We’ve watched our daughter blossom socially, emotionally, and academically, and it’s clear that she feels safe,…
Jennifer Ashley Ostos · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoWe absolutely love Cedar Gables! Our son has truly thrived since starting there, and we couldn’t be happier with the care he receives. The teachers and staff are incredible - kind, caring, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. The daily activities are fun, engaging, and educational, and it’s wonderful to see how much he’s learning and growing. The facility is always clean, beautiful, and well…
Angela Bardin · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoWe love Cedar Gables! Our son has been attending here in the infant room for the last year and we’ve been so happy with our experience. All the staff are wonderful, but we especially love Ms. Edyta, Ms. Jessi, Ms. Danielle, & Ms. Jenn! They take great care of our son and it’s such a good feeling to know he’s in good hands. They are also great at sending updates (and adorable pictures) throughout day in their app.…
Brittnee Walker · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoCedar Gables was more so a choice out of necessity when my children were displaced from their previous childcare provide upon closure of that location. As a location that we chose because we HAD to find a new school for our babies, it has easily become one of the safest, warmest, and favorite places to send our boys during our working hours. Both my sons have thrived at this location and have grown tremendously…
Edwin Manj · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoGetting there
187 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury, CT 06811
Questions about Cedar Gables Preschool & Childcare (187 Clapboard Ridge Rd)
Is Cedar Gables Preschool & Childcare (187 Clapboard Ridge Rd) licensed?
Yes. Cedar Gables Preschool & Childcare (187 Clapboard Ridge Rd) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.15460), with a licensed capacity of 50 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Cedar Gables Preschool & Childcare (187 Clapboard Ridge Rd) had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 9 violations for Cedar Gables Preschool & Childcare (187 Clapboard Ridge Rd) in the last three years, across 6 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 12. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Cedar Gables Preschool & Childcare (187 Clapboard Ridge Rd) take?
Cedar Gables Preschool & Childcare (187 Clapboard Ridge Rd) is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Cedar Gables Preschool & Childcare (187 Clapboard Ridge Rd) cost?
Cedar Gables Preschool & Childcare (187 Clapboard Ridge Rd) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
