Wildflower Preschool
Daycare center in Westbrook, CT. 1166 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498
About the program
Wildflower Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Westbrook, Connecticut, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 16 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Wildflower Preschool is a child-centered program in Westbrook, CT, serving children ages 1-5 using Montessori and play-based learning methods.
The program follows a Montessori and play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Wildflower 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 $1,408 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.
Non-Prescription Topical Medications [19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)]
Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication shall be kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The parent(s) shall be immediately notified of any medication error, and notified of such error in writing not more than seventy two hours after the medication error occurred, and such medication error shall be documented in the child’s record. The medication shall be
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.
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.
Notification of Change [19a-79-3a(c)(1-4)]
Regulation: The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notific
Health consultant visits/documentation [19a-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C)]
Regulation: The health consultant shall visit the facility according to the following schedule: once a week for children up to twenty-four months of age; once a week if children two to three years of age, attend five hours or more per day; and once a month if children two to three years of age attend less than five hours per day.
Show all 10 violations on file
Professional development [19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)]
Regulation: Documentation of professional development for each program staff who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. Program staff, including the director, shall complete health and safety training no later than three months after the date of hire. Written verification of ongoing training that is at least one percent of the total annual hours worked. As of A
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
Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [19a-79-7a(c)(2)]
Regulation: For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings 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 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.
Water temperature 60 ℉ - 120 ℉ [19a-79-7a(e)(3)]
Regulation: The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times.
What parents say
If a "home away from home" is what you want for your little one than Wildflower Preschool hits the mark. The school has been freshly remodeled, is immaculately clean and is bright and filled with sunshine. Ms. Sarah, the owner, has embellished the classrooms with cozy rugs, wooden furniture and sweet, Montessori-style play areas. The rooms are not large and intimidating but rather cozy, calm and relaxed. The…
Laura Massaro · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoI recently toured Wildflower Preschool, and I am so excited to be sending my daughter here. The center is cozy, bright, and welcoming, and it feels like such a warm environment for little ones to learn and grow. This is the first time that I will be sending my daughter to daycare, and while I had a lot of anxiety about it, those worries were quickly eased during the tour. I love that the class sizes are small, which…
Abby Leger · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe feel so blessed to have Wildflower Preschool in our community! Their program is warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed to support children’s growth and development. It’s clear that the owner, Sarah, is passionate about early childhood education and truly values each child & family that she serves. We highly recommend Wildflower and are grateful to have such a wonderful partner in supporting children and…
Director - Hope Preschool · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoWildflower Preschool is a beautiful space run by an incredible educator with an inspiring educational philosophy. Having worked with Sarah previously, I highly recommend her toddler and preschool programs. She has also cared for and taught my own daughter like she was her own! If you're considering sending your littles to Wildflower, definitely go on a tour and meet Sarah!
Kayleigh · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
1166 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498
Questions about Wildflower Preschool
Is Wildflower Preschool licensed?
Yes. Wildflower Preschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70876), with a licensed capacity of 16 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Wildflower Preschool had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 10 violations for Wildflower Preschool in the last three years, across 1 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 Wildflower Preschool take?
Wildflower Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages, and is open 8 am to 4:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Wildflower Preschool cost?
Wildflower 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.
