Willow House Preschool & Early Learning Center
Daycare center in Storrs Mansfield, CT. 1208 Stafford Rd Rte 32, Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
About the program
Willow House Preschool & Early Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut, on the state register since 1987. It is licensed for 37 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Willow House Preschool & Early Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule.
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.
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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
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Show all 14 violations on file
Portable Space Heaters [19a-79-7a(e)(4)]
Regulation: Only central heating or permanently installed heating systems shall be used. Portable space heaters are prohibited.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
What parents say
My daughter turned three years old this past March we started Willow House this January when she was 34 months old. As a mom who had only let my mom and mother in law watch her while I was at work it was definitely an adjustment for me but Willow House showed me they care for my daughter just like she is part of their family. My daughter attends the preschool program three full days a week with the before and after…
Gaby Podmostka · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy children have been attending Willow House since 2018 and I couldn’t imagine sending my children any where else. Susan and her staff do an incredible job. Willow House provides a warm community feel with their size and location. Many fond memories and more to come.
Mike Gentile · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWillow House has been wonderful for our children. We have 3 year-old twins, a boy and a girl, who started at Willow House when they were 2. They have loved their teachers, and the program has been very good for their development. We chose them despite being a little farther away from our home than other care centers nearby because they provide a quality, stimulating environment for our children. Everyone is…
Craig Magie · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoWillow House is a very friendly place when I first visited. They know that my daughter has special needs. And they are willing to accept her unconditionally. All the stuff there are very friendly, kind, and never hesitate to offer help if needed. They take care of my daughter very well. She smiles and hugs with her teachers and peers. And she always want to go to Willow House rather than stay at home. They also have…
Wei Li · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoGetting there
1208 Stafford Rd Rte 32, Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
Questions about Willow House Preschool & Early Learning Center
Is Willow House Preschool & Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Willow House Preschool & Early Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.13500), with a licensed capacity of 37 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Willow House Preschool & Early Learning Center had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 5 violations for Willow House Preschool & Early Learning Center in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 14. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Willow House Preschool & Early Learning Center take?
Willow House Preschool & Early Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Willow House Preschool & Early Learning Center cost?
Willow House Preschool & Early Learning Center does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.