North Stonington's Early Learners
Daycare center in North Stonington, CT. 298 Norwich Westerly Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359
About the program
North Stonington's Early Learners is a licensed daycare center in North Stonington, Connecticut, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 92 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
North Stonington's Early Learners provides childcare and educational programs for children aged six weeks to twelve years.
The program follows a Montessori and nature-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. North Stonington's Early Learners does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,203 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.
Authorized prescriber/parent permission [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)]
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 three years after the child is no longer attending the program.
Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]
Regulation: An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child.
Labeling and storage [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)]
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. Only personnel authorized to administer medication may be provided with the means to access such medication. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law.
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
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
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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.
Labeling and storage [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)]
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. Only personnel authorized to administer medication may be provided with the means to access such medication. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law.
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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
Emergency Plans [19a-79-3a(e)(6)]
Regulation: The operator shall post emergency plans in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training [19a-79-9a(b)]
Regulation: Upon completion of the required medication administration training program, the training approval and an outline of the curriculum content shall be on file at the facility.
Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage [19a-79-9a(a)(3)]
Regulation: Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s).
Dev. Appropriate Tables/Chairs/Equipment [19a-79-10(d)(2)(D)]
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 low tables and chairs according to children's size and development.
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.
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.
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.
Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name [19a-79-10(k)(5)]
Regulation: Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.
What parents say
I just had the distinct pleasure of visiting this lovely center. As an educational consultant and educator, I found Samantha and her staff to be very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the needs of young children. My first impression walking in this center was that the children were happy! I recommend this center to any parent who is searching for a safe, clean, and child-friendly program. I'm confident…
Cynthia Fish · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoGetting there
298 Norwich Westerly Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359
Questions about North Stonington's Early Learners
Is North Stonington's Early Learners licensed?
Yes. North Stonington's Early Learners holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70708), with a licensed capacity of 92 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has North Stonington's Early Learners had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 18 violations for North Stonington's Early Learners in the last three years, across 4 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 18. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does North Stonington's Early Learners take?
North Stonington's Early Learners 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 North Stonington's Early Learners cost?
North Stonington's Early Learners does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
