Circle Nursery School
Daycare center in Madison, CT. 1271 Durham Rd, Madison, CT 06443
About the program
Circle Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Madison, Connecticut, on the state register since 1998. It is licensed for 35 children and serves preschool and school age ages.
Circle Nursery School is a play-based preschool program located at the North Madison Congregational Church in Madison, Connecticut.
The program follows a play-based approach and states NAEYC accreditation.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Circle 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 $1,408 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.
Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [19a-79-3a(b)(7)(B)]
Regulation: The operator shall document that parents have been informed of the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment.
2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization [19a-79-3a(l)]
Regulation: A child care center or group child care home with a preschool endorsement may deem a child who is thirty-two to thirty-six months of age, inclusive, to be three years of age for purposes of enrolling such child in a preschool program provided such child care center or group child care home receives written authorization from such child�s parent and the director to so enroll such child in the preschool program. The written authorization shall be kept on file at the child care center or group chil
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
Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust [19a-79-7a(g)(1)]
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.
No Violations [-]
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Show all 14 violations on file
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.
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
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.
No Violations [-]
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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
Ventilation in Toilet Room [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)]
Regulation: Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere.
Pets: Maintained/Care Plan [19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15)]
Regulation: Any pet or animal present at the facility, indoors or outdoors, shall be in good health, show no evidence of carrying disease and be a friendly companion for the children. When pets are kept on the premises, procedures for their care and maintenance and access to the children shall be written and implemented.
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.
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.
What parents say
Circle Nursery was the best decision we ever made to begin our kids’ educational journey. Cannot say enough about how wonderful, kind, compassionate, and attentive the staff are to their students. I walk away each morning knowing they are well cared for, safe, and having fun while they learn. Their play based learning curriculum is exactly what they need at this age!
Courteney Carter · 5/5 on Google · a year agoCircle nursery school is such a special place! All four have my children have gone through the school or are there now. We feel like the school is extremely well run with attention to detail for each child. When my youngest struggled with drop off recently the director texted me updates of how she was doing and what her wonderful teachers were doing to help her transition. They have wonderful traditions such as the…
Laura Just · 5/5 on Google · a year agoBest preschool in the state! My son went here for 2 years and we absolutely love them. The teachers are amazing and compassionate and kind. The children learn so much all while playing and having fun. Completely transformed my son from a toddler to a confidant kid ready for kindergarten. I seriously cant sing their praises enough. My son loved his time at circle nursery school.
Alison Kathan-Fisher · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoGetting there
1271 Durham Rd, Madison, CT 06443
Questions about Circle Nursery School
Is Circle Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Circle Nursery School holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.15269), with a licensed capacity of 35 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Circle Nursery School had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 8 violations for Circle Nursery School in the last three years, across 6 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 Circle Nursery School take?
Circle Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool and school age ages, and is open 9 am to 1 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Circle Nursery School cost?
Circle 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.
