Methodist Family Center Preschool
Daycare center in Darien, CT. 345 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT 06820
About the program
Methodist Family Center Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Darien, Connecticut, on the state register since 2004. It is licensed for 85 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Methodist Family Center Preschool is a private, faith-based, play-based preschool in Darien, Connecticut, serving children ages two through five.
The program follows a play-based and faith-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Methodist Family Center Preschool 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.
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
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
Logs/Visits Documented [19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)]
Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.
Show all 6 violations on file
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.
What parents say
MFCP is an incredible preschool and provided my children with a wonderful learning environment filled with love, faith, a strong community, and endless support. The teachers and administrators are highly educated and experienced in Early Childhood Education and are warm, welcoming, and great partners. We feel very fortunate to have found this school when we moved to Darien from the city. This will forever be a…
Jessica Swanderski · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWould give a 10 star rating to MFCP preschool if I could. My three children were students from 2s through PreK, and what consistently stands out is the quality and dedication of the teachers and staff. They are expertly knowledgable in the field of Early Childhood Education and express a genuine care and love for their students. The individualized learning approach is facilitated by the small class sizes and warm…
Ingrid Sarver · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur daughter attended MFCP for four years, from the 2s program through Pre-K. She had a wonderful preschool experience, which deepened her love for learning and prepared her exceptionally well for elementary school, both academically and socially. We loved the small class sizes, which allowed her to thrive. The talented and dedicated staff nurtured and supported her and she absolutely loved going to preschool each…
Cathleen Condren · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI cannot say enough good things about MFCP. From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew we had found the perfect place for our children. The staff is incredibly welcoming, nurturing, and attentive to each child's individual needs. The curriculum is well-rounded, blending academics with plenty of opportunities for play, social development, and outdoor time. What sets MFCP apart is the teachers' genuine…
K Phelps · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
345 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT 06820
Questions about Methodist Family Center Preschool
Is Methodist Family Center Preschool licensed?
Yes. Methodist Family Center Preschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.16033), with a licensed capacity of 85 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Methodist Family Center Preschool had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 3 violations for Methodist Family Center Preschool in the last three years, across 5 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 Methodist Family Center Preschool take?
Methodist Family Center Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages, and is open 8:30 am to 3 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Methodist Family Center Preschool cost?
Methodist Family Center Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
