Willow Tree Montessori
171 AMITY RD, BETHANY, CT 06524-3435Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Connecticut OEC Elevate rating of Member. Structural quality reflects a 278% violation rate across 14 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 2025) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Connecticut's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Connecticut caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Connecticut OEC Elevate Member (1 out of Max 3) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 39
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 27, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 128- Diapering19a-79-10(e)(1-10)
- 161- Authorized Prescriber/parent Permission19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)
Jul 17, 20253 Findings3 Important
- 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff19a-79-3a(d)(1)
- 018-Postings19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)
- 111- Outdoor Space19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)
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