First Church Early Learning Center
Daycare center in Windsor, CT. 107 Palisado Ave, Windsor, CT 06095
About the program
First Church Early Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Windsor, Connecticut, on the state register since 1968. It is licensed for 50 children and serves preschool ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. First Church Early Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,321 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.
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.
Water supply- water testing [19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C)]
Regulation: Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be adequate, safe and in compliance with all applicable sections of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Water from at least one drinking fountain or drinking, beverage and food preparation sink, and from two such sources if the facility has more than one, shall be tested every two years for lead content. The water sample shall have been standing in plumbing pipes at least six hours and the results shall be submitted to th
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.
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
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.
Show all 10 violations on file
Child Health Records [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(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 signed physical examination form including the child's date of birth, a statement about the child's general health and
Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)]
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 an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.
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.
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.
Local Health Inspection [19a-79-2a(c)(7)]
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.
What parents say
Highly recommend First Church Early Learning Center! Both my daughters have gone there and learned so much. They not only have a great curriculum but they allow children to explore through hands on experience. The teachers are compassionate, diligent, educated and dedicated to bettering the children in their care. Thankful to have such a wonderful preschool in my town!
Brittany Buckland · 5/5 on Google · a year agoFirst Church has been one of the biggest blessings for my family. As a mom with a VERY active child, this facility has not only helped my son develop emotionally, they also have fostered his desire to learn. I have been highly impressed with the daily structures and the implemented curriculum as I have noted the growth in my child academically. The staff to student ratio is phenomenal, as it is nearly impossible to…
Brittaney Luan · 5/5 on Google · a year agoDo not recommend this place! My father and I had went to pick up my nephew and once someone opened the door, a skinny older woman accuses my dad and I, of leaving a child in the car outside in the heat. My dad and I were surprised, since we only had one child in the family (the nephew in the daycare) and explained there was no child in the car. This lady argues back, confident, saying she heard it from her office…
Shelika Drummond · 1/5 on Google · a year agoWhat a nice facility, with beautiful grounds and space for exploring nestled in the heart of Windsor. With that said, IT ENDS THERE!!! It was so promising visiting the daycare with the organization of how things were and the layout of classrooms. Not to mention the convenience of how close it is to our home. We’ve since moved our kids to a further daycare... much further!! The staff (Mora) including the Director…
Ricardo Waldron · 1/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
107 Palisado Ave, Windsor, CT 06095
Questions about First Church Early Learning Center
Is First Church Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. First Church Early Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.12671), with a licensed capacity of 50 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has First Church Early Learning Center had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 7 violations for First Church Early Learning Center 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 First Church Early Learning Center take?
First Church Early Learning Center is licensed to serve preschool ages, and is open 8 am to 5 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does First Church Early Learning Center cost?
First Church Early Learning Center does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
