Westbrook Nature Preschool
Home daycare in Redding, CT. Redding, CT 06896. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.
About the program
Westbrook Nature Preschool is a licensed home daycare in Redding, Connecticut, on the state register since 2013. It is licensed for 12 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The program follows a nature-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Westbrook Nature 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.
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
Indoor/Outdoor space inspected/approved [19a-79-7a(b)(1)-(5)]
Regulation: All indoor and outdoor space used for child care services as identified in the application shall be inspected and approved by the Office prior to use. Plans for new construction, expansion or renovation, indicating the proposed use and accompanied by a written narrative shall be submitted to the Office prior to the start of construction, expansion, or renovation. (2) Completed plans and specifications shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Office on the basis of compliance with the Public Hea
Space not approved-not used for field trips-written parent permission [19a-79-7a(b)(6)]
Regulation: Indoor or outdoor space not inspected or approved by the Office at the same address as the facility shall not be used for field trips unless the program takes reasonable efforts to ensure the health and safety of all children using such space. Written permission from the parent(s) of children having access to such space shall be obtained and kept on file for Office review and such parent(s) shall be advised such space is not inspected or approved by the Office.
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
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.
Show all 16 violations on file
Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-7a(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)]
Regulation: All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle of lighting per square foot. All rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work shall have at least fifty foot candles of light. For other work or play areas there shall e at least thirty foot candles of light.
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.
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).
All Openings for Ventilation Screened [19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a(d)(4)]
Regulation: The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be ventilated and protected by window screening. All windows that open to the outside and are used for ventilation shall be equipped with 16 mesh screening.
Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-7a(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)]
Regulation: All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have adequate lighting.
New Staff/Employee Orientation [19a-79-3a(b)(7) and/or 19a-79-4a(3)]
Regulation: The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall require participation by new staff in employee orientation. 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, inc
First Aid Trained Staff [19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)]
Regulation: At all times the child care center or group child care home is in operation, there shall be present at least one (1) staff member who has successfully completed within the past three years an Office of Early Childhood approved first aid course. The child care center or group child care home shall keep on file written verification of compliance with this requirement for each staff member who the child care center or group child care home designates to meet the first aid requirement.
Current Fire Marshal Certificate [19a-79-3a(e)(2)]
Regulation: The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
Authorized Released Permission [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)]
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 one responsible person other than the parent(s) who can remove the child from the child care center o
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.
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
What parents say
My daughter loves it here!! Everyone is super relaxed and the time goes by quickly. Their snacks are THE BEST (fresh baked bread, apples and cheese combined with a hot tea or cocoa). It's great to be able to connect with nature in this supportive and sustainable establishment.
Stephanie Tuorto · 5/5 on Google · a year agoQuestions about Westbrook Nature Preschool
Is Westbrook Nature Preschool licensed?
Yes. Westbrook Nature Preschool holds an active Group Child Care Home licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCGH.80002), with a licensed capacity of 12 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Westbrook Nature Preschool had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 7 violations for Westbrook Nature Preschool in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Westbrook Nature Preschool take?
Westbrook Nature Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
How much does Westbrook Nature Preschool cost?
Westbrook Nature 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.