Methodist Nursery School
Daycare center in Fairfield, CT. 1089 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825
About the program
Methodist Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Fairfield, Connecticut, on the state register since 1969. It is licensed for 70 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Methodist Nursery School is a non-sectarian, play-based preschool in Fairfield, Connecticut, serving children between the ages of two and five.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Methodist 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 $1,967 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.
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.
Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports [19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A)]
Regulation: A written report shall be produced and maintained on the licensed premises, and for a period of not less than 2 years, documenting any injuries or accidents that result in an injury to a child, or illness of a child enrolled at the facility, an incident that is required to be reported to DCF. This report shall be available to the OEC upon request and a copy shall be provided to the parent no later than the next business day.
Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff [19a-79-3a(d)(1)]
Regulation: The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include daily attendance records for both children and staff showing the specific times of arrival and departure. 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.
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 10 violations on file
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Professional Development [19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)]
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 documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child c
Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)]
Regulation: Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
Peeling Paint Observed [19a-79-7a]
Regulation: The building, equipment and services (outdoors) shall be maintained in a good state of repair, free of chipping/peeling paint and lead paint hazards.
Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged [19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)]
Regulation: Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents.
Getting there
1089 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825
Questions about Methodist Nursery School
Is Methodist Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Methodist Nursery School holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.13108), with a licensed capacity of 70 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Methodist Nursery School had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 5 violations for Methodist Nursery School 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 Methodist Nursery School take?
Methodist Nursery School is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 9 am to 2 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Methodist Nursery School cost?
Methodist 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.
