First Church Preschool
Daycare center in Old Greenwich, CT. 108 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
About the program
First Church Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, on the state register since 1970. It is licensed for 116 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
First Church Preschool is a faith-based preschool located in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, serving children from age two through Pre-K.
The program follows a faith-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. First Church 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: -
Comprehensive background checks [19a-79-4a(b)]
Regulation: The operator shall ensure that all program staff have completed a comprehensive background check before they have unsupervised access to children. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. The operator shall obtain from each prospective employee, who is eighteen years of age or older, for a position that requires the provision of care to a child or involves uns
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.
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.
Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use [19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)]
Regulation: The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair.
Show all 17 violations on file
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
001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children [19a-79-3a]
Regulation: The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care.
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
001b-Administration [19a-79-3a]
Regulation: The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care.
018b-Background Checks [19a-79-4a(b)]
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 evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request.
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.
Enrollment Information [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)]
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. The record shall include enrollment information and permission forms signed and dated by the parent(s).
Emergency Medical Permission [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)]
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 specific written permission forms signed by the parent(s) authorizing the operator to use the programs emergency policies which shall accompany the child on trips
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
Hot Water/Steam Pipes Protected [19a-79-7a(e)(6)]
Regulation: Hot water or steam pipes located in areas accessible to children shall have adequate protective covering which is maintained safely and in good repair.
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.
Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]
Regulation: Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable.
What parents say
My son has attended First Church preschool for two years now and we love it. We were particularly drawn to the outdoor class room which allows the students to emerge themselves outside in free play. The teachers have been great and the principal Darla and administration is particularly wonderful - they are always so helpful and considerate of the parent's needs, for example they have a car drop off service in the AM…
Kylie Woolf · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoWe can't say enough great things about First Church Preschool! We have a 3 and 4 yr old enrolled and it's our 2nd year attending. The Nature Classroom, Rad Labs science program, yoga classes and Music Together program really set them apart from other schools we looked at. Also, the convenience for busy parents with before & after programs and the optional morning drop off (teachers meet and take kids from the car)…
Lauren Carroll · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoMy son has had a wonderful 2 years at First Church Preschool. He has made some great friends and actually gets sad during breaks because he doesn't get to go to school! They focus on play-based learning and so he is learning social skills, independence, motor skills etc (and thus ultimately to read and write) naturally without specifically being taught. The teachers are warm and caring. Music, yoga, science and…
Elizabeth Chesculescu · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoWe love First Church Preschool! My son had a great year here in their pre-k program, after transferring from another school. I loved the teachers, the parents, and the atmosphere they created. So We decided to send our younger son there as well. This is his second year and he is loving it and doing so well. The natures clsssroom is the best! I love how much they are outside and not swinging but using their hands…
steviann martines · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoGetting there
108 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
Questions about First Church Preschool
Is First Church Preschool licensed?
Yes. First Church Preschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.12222), with a licensed capacity of 116 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has First Church Preschool had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 8 violations for First Church Preschool 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 First Church Preschool take?
First Church Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 9 am to 4 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does First Church Preschool cost?
First Church 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.