Brooker Memorial Child Care
Daycare center in Torrington, CT. 157 Litchfield St, Torrington, CT 06790
About the program
Brooker Memorial Child Care is a licensed daycare center in Torrington, Connecticut, on the state register since 1988. It is licensed for 69 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Brooker Memorial provides early learning, child care, and pediatric dental services for children in Torrington, Connecticut.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Brooker Memorial Child Care does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
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.
Local Health Inspection [19a-79-2a(c)(8)]
Regulation: At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.
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
Policies- complete, implemented [19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)]
Regulation: The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, multi-hazard and medical emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, administrative oversight and personnel policies. 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.
Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls [19a-79-7a(g)(5)]
Regulation: All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is used by, or around, children. Any furniture, equipment and toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed or repaired as indicated.
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
Show all 16 violations on file
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
Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(a)(2)]
Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.
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
Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(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 a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs.
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.
Approved Safety Outlets/Covers [19a-79-7a(d)(10)]
Regulation: Electrical outlets shall be provided with safety covers or approved safety outlets. The use and maintenance of electrical cords, appliances and adaptors shall be in full compliance with state codes.
Rugs Secured [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]
Regulation: Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor.
Professional Development [19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)]
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 documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child c
003b-Managing Child Behavior [19a-79-3a(b)(8)]
Regulation: The operator shall be responsible for managing child behavior using techniques based on developmentally appropriate practice and communicate acceptable techniques to all staff. While children are in attendance at the program the operator and staff shall not engage in, nor allow, abusive, neglectful, physical, corporal, humiliating or frightening treatment or punishment, and shall not tie nor bind children and shall not physically restrain children except for the protection and safety of the chi
What parents say
Not recommended!! My 4 year old needed a filling today and she started to cry when they put the gas on her face. She was scared I told her she was ok as she kept reaching her hand out for me to hold. I tried to console my child and the old lady yelled at me about invading the dentist space. I’m trying to keep my child calm and comfortable because clearly you don’t know how to treat or talk to children!!!! My daughter…
Kristen Nelson · 1/5 on Google · 4 months agoThe child care center is excellent. I can honestly say that I trust them with my twins. The staff really cares about the children. My daughters had a speech impairment and within a matter of months made tremendous progress. The teachers are always engaging the children in fun activities that promote learning. Mrs Molly and Mrs. Lacey are the best. I am so happy with broker memorial.
Ashley S · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoPlease tell me if I am wrong, make appointment with Dr. We pay Co pays, insurance pays, and we have to live with there timing and if God forbid you late, our appointment was at 3 and I text and told them will be in at 3.15 because my son gets off the school bus 3.10 and I was at Dr. 3.20 she refused to see him because we were 20mins late. She said we can reschedule it I don't want reschedule, 20min and refuse to…
FTAQ · 1/5 on Google · 4 years agoI have been bringing my children here for almost 20 years. Everyone has been so nice and great with my kids! Always clean and professional and worth the drive for me because they've never minded going to the dentist at all
zakk The Wozz · 5/5 on Google · 9 years agoGetting there
157 Litchfield St, Torrington, CT 06790
Questions about Brooker Memorial Child Care
Is Brooker Memorial Child Care licensed?
Yes. Brooker Memorial Child Care holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.12780), with a licensed capacity of 69 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Brooker Memorial Child Care had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 13 violations for Brooker Memorial Child Care in the last three years, across 5 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 Brooker Memorial Child Care take?
Brooker Memorial Child Care is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Brooker Memorial Child Care cost?
Brooker Memorial Child Care does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
