License activeChild-care center
The Children'S Tree Montessori
96 Essex Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 (860) 388-3536 License #DCCC.16405 · first licensed Feb 15, 2007
16
inspections on file
74
recorded violations
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severity not classified by the state
Mar 23, 2026
last inspection
Inspection history
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 1 | Agency record |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 6 | Agency record |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 6 | Agency record |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 3 | Agency record |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 5 | Agency record |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 2 | Agency record |
| Oct 16, 2020 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | Closed No Violations | 0 | Agency record |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 9 | Agency record |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 2 | Agency record |
| Sep 25, 2017 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 6 | Agency record |
| Oct 11, 2016 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 1 | Agency record |
| Feb 23, 2016 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 7 | Agency record |
| May 1, 2015 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| Mar 3, 2015 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 7 | Agency record |
| Mar 14, 2014 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 13 | Agency record |
| Feb 15, 2013 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 6 | Agency record |
Violations
Text reproduced verbatim · Connecticut Office of Early ChildhoodHow to read violations
Nearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.
Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child
Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.
Mar 23, 2026Unannounced Inspection - Full · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] — Outdoor space
Correction date not recorded
Feb 27, 2026Unannounced Inspection - Full · 6 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)] — Policies- complete, implemented
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(1)] — Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1)] — Staff Health Records
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)] — Professional development
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] — Consultants
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)(1)(2A-C)] — Health consultant visits/documentation
Correction date not recorded
Jan 9, 2025Unannounced Inspection - Full · 6 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(c)(1-4)] — Notification of Change
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)] — Consultants
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv)] — Parent Permissions
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)] — Non-Prescription Topical Medications
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1-10)] — Diapering
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1)] — Staff Health Records
Correction date not recorded
Jan 4, 2024Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)] — Designated Head Teacher/60%
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)] — Ventilation in Toilet Room
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(h)(2)] — No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4
Correction date not recorded
Jan 12, 2023Unannounced Inspection - Full · 5 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] — Menus
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(18)] — Operable CO Detector on Each Level
Correction date not recorded
Nov 16, 2021Unannounced Inspection - Full · 2 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a] — 001b-Administration
Correction date not recorded
Jun 3, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Full · 9 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(4)] — Food Service Certificate
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] — Menus
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)] — Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] — Med Trained Staff/Certificates
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Correction date not recorded
Sep 11, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 2 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected Sep 20, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Sep 20, 2018
Sep 25, 2017Unannounced Inspection - Full · 6 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(2)] — Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Corrected Oct 13, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Oct 13, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] — Med Trained Staff/Certificates
Corrected Oct 13, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Oct 13, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] — Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Corrected Oct 13, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-10(i)] — Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
Corrected Oct 13, 2017
Oct 11, 2016Unannounced Inspection - Full · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Dec 16, 2016
Feb 23, 2016Unannounced Inspection - Full · 7 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] — Menus
Corrected Mar 14, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Mar 14, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] — Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
Corrected Mar 14, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a] — Peeling Paint Observed
Corrected Mar 14, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Mar 14, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] — Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Corrected Mar 14, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(5)] — Disposable Paper Sheets
Corrected Mar 14, 2016
Mar 3, 2015Unannounced Inspection - Full · 7 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected May 7, 2015
Not classified
[19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] — First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
Corrected May 7, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected May 7, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(8)] — Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding
Corrected May 7, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(10)] — Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
Corrected May 7, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Rugs Secured
Corrected May 7, 2015
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected May 7, 2015
Mar 14, 2014Unannounced Inspection - Full · 13 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Corrected Apr 7, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(9)] — Radon Test
Corrected Apr 7, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Corrected Apr 7, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Apr 7, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)] — Emergency Medical Permission
Corrected Apr 7, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] — Authorized Released Permission
Corrected Apr 7, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(10)] — Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
Corrected Apr 7, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Rugs Secured
Corrected Apr 7, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Apr 7, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Apr 7, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)] — Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
Corrected Apr 7, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Apr 7, 2014
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
Corrected Apr 7, 2014
Feb 15, 2013Unannounced Inspection - Full · 6 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Corrected Feb 21, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Feb 21, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Feb 21, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Feb 21, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Corrected Feb 21, 2013
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
Corrected Feb 21, 2013
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