Windsor Discovery Center & Montessori School
Daycare center in Windsor, CT. 114 Palisado Ave, Windsor, CT 06095
About the program
Windsor Discovery Center & Montessori School is a licensed daycare center in Windsor, Connecticut, on the state register since 1982. It is licensed for 206 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Windsor Montessori School provides infant, toddler, and primary programs for children aged six weeks to six years in Windsor, Connecticut.
The program follows a Montessori approach and offers Spanish.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Windsor Discovery Center & Montessori School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,321 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.
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
Annual policy training for program staff [19a-79-3a(b)(6)]
Regulation: The operator shall assure annual training for all current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures.
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.
Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust [19a-79-7a(g)(1)]
Regulation: All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other 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.
Show all 16 violations on file
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.
Consultants [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)]
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.
Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to children [19a-79-7a(e)(10)]
Regulation: Potentially hazardous substances and materials in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a labeled container identifying the exact contents and dilutions, used according to the manufacturer�s instructions and for the intended purpose, handled in a safe manner and inaccessible to children.
Written Educational plan [19a-79-8a-(a)]
Regulation: Each child care center and group child care home that serves children younger than school age shall develop and implement a written daily or weekly plan that is developmentally appropriate and shall be available to parent(s) and program staff. Such plans shall reflect the learning and developmental needs of the diverse population of children in the setting, which includes children with cultural, language and developmental differences, and shall incorporate skills across multiple domains, includi
Educational requirements [19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b)]
Regulation: The written plan shall include the use of a variety of indoor and outdoor environments based on the children�s interest, individual needs and the learning to be addressed; a flexible schedule that allows time for children to make choices, continue projects over time, and transition from one activity to another; learning experiences that are relevant to the children�s lives and cultural context; a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated experiences; exploration and discovery; the use o
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.
Safe Sleep [19a-79-10(g)(1-8)]
Regulation: Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child. A well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment shall be used designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet. Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed
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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.
Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-7a(e)(10)]
Regulation: Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
What parents say
We love, love, love Windsor Montessori. The academics are exceptional and the Montessori Method produces children who are self-confident, self-reliant, tolerant, and excited about learning. This is WAY better than we could have done if we had kept her home for preschool or in a 3 day-per-week program. Excited about Kindergarten! By the way, our 4 year old is reading, writing sentences, and doing math! There is…
Stacey Munro, N.D. · 5/5 on Google · 11 years ago(Updated Fall 2017) I cannot say enough good things about this school. I would recommend it to any parent who is looking for either infant care (in the Discovery Center), or preschool in the Montessori program. I am a university professor, and education is a top priority for me. By way of comparison, we experimented with Bright Horizons and Educational Playcare. Neither could hold a candle to the education,…
Francis Starr · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoWe had a really difficult time finding a childcare situation for my son when I went back to work after maternity leave. Trying to stay within a budget, we tried a multitude of day care centers, home day cares, and babysitters. Nothing felt right, and I could not concentrate on my work because I was constantly worried about my son. I knew that he was safe, but did not feel as if he was being loved and nurtured.…
Lo Nigrosh · 5/5 on Google · 11 years agoMy (then 2 year old) daughter started with Montessori Toddler Summer Camp in 2013. We adored her teacher Ms. Susan. She has a wonderful way with the kids and parents. I learned as much as Madeleine did! Due to the wonderful experience in the camp program we enrolled our daughter into the Montessori Toddler Program for the school year. The school year program is more "serious" and gave our daughter opportunities to…
Paul Crocker · 5/5 on Google · 11 years agoGetting there
114 Palisado Ave, Windsor, CT 06095
Questions about Windsor Discovery Center & Montessori School
Is Windsor Discovery Center & Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Windsor Discovery Center & Montessori School holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.12336), with a licensed capacity of 206 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Windsor Discovery Center & Montessori School had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 14 violations for Windsor Discovery Center & Montessori School 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 Windsor Discovery Center & Montessori School take?
Windsor Discovery Center & Montessori School is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Windsor Discovery Center & Montessori School cost?
Windsor Discovery Center & Montessori School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
