Welcome to Brooker Memorial!
We are an Organization just for kids.
Offering Early Learning and Child Care, Pediatric Dental Care, Children's Therapy and much more!

Welcome to Brooker Memorial!
A quality child care and early learning center in Torrington, CT.

Why Choose Brooker ?

At Brooker Memorial, we are ALL about children and families! For over 100 years, we have been serving families from throughout the northwest corner. All of our programs are OPEN to ALL children, regardless of family income!

​Choose Brooker for child care and early learning, and pediatric dentistry. Our Mission is “to prepare children for lifelong success.” At Brooker you will find:

  • Skilled professionals who care about every child we see and know how to make a dental visit a positive experience

  • Teachers with degrees in early childhood education, lots of experience & plenty of love to share

  • A commitment to treating every family with respect and providing support when needed

  • A welcoming atmosphere & comfortable environment

  • Therapists who are experts treating children & love what they do

CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTER

The Early Learning & Child Care Center provides licensed child care for infants (as young as 6 weeks), toddlers, pre-schoolers, and school age children up through third grade. The center welcomes children who live in Torrington and the greater Litchfield County area.

PEDIATRIC DENTAL
CENTER

The Brooker Pediatric Dental Center has been serving children ages 1 to 20 for more than 25 years. We accept private insurance, HUSKY, and no insurance. Financial help is available. We welcome patients from Litchfield County and the Farmington Valley.

CHILDREN’S
THERAPY

Torrington Pediatric Therapy at Brooker Memorial – Powered by Cheshire Fitness Zone
They provide Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Feeding Therapy and Aquatic Therapy.
Call 203-270-0328 for more information

FAMILY SUPPORT
AND EDUCATION

Brooker Memorial Outreach networks with a variety of organizations to identify the unmet needs of children and families.  Since 1918, Brooker has developed partnerships with area organizations and programs that meet the needs of our community.

BROOKER MEMORIAL

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Brooker Memorial announces appointment of new Executive Director Christina Emery

Brooker Memorial announces appointment of new Executive Director Christina Emery

The Brooker Board of Managers is delighted to announce the appointment of Christina Emery as the new Executive Director, effective February 5...

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Brooker Memorial Announces Retirement of Executive Director Cathy Coyle

Brooker Memorial Executive Director Cathy Coyle will retire effective March 2024 after 20 years leading the local non-profit organization. Board...

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Important Notice regarding Husky Health Insurance

Beginning April 1, 2023 the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Provision ends. So, what does that mean? Since the start of the pandemic DSS has not...

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Brooker Memorial Unveils Sculpture

The sculpture will serve as an uplifting focal point at an important gateway to Torrington from the Litchfield area and points west. The sculpture...

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Cheshire Fitness Zone

In November 2021, Brooker was pleased to announce Cheshire Fitness Zone as the new owner of Brooker’s Center for Children’s Therapy.

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Donating to Brooker Memorial

In 2018, The Maria Seymour Brooker Memorial celebrated its 100th anniversary of “preparing children for lifelong success through education, health services, family support and programs of excellence.” We are proud of the thousands of lives Brooker has touched and the positive impact we’ve made on the community during the past century. To continue our child care mission over the next hundred years, we ask for you to consider supporting Brooker Memorial. We plan to continue with the same fiscally responsible management and program delivery that has ensured our success all these years.

Look at what our parents are saying ...

Amazing staff, wonderful with my children. Even in this unsettling time, the office was warm and welcoming. The steps to ensure safety were phenomenal. Thank you all.
MB
Very kind and patient with my two year old who wasn't exactly happy to be there.
Melanie C.
Melanie C.
I love Brooker Memorial. I have been going there since I was little and the people are so very kind, social, and very professional at the same time.  I just love it there! It's quiet but very comfortable setting walking in there waiting for your appointment! They do amazing with kids and older teens! I would totally recommend bringing your children there if you live in the area!
Gabrielle N.
Gabrielle N.
Another great experience at Brooker, my son is grinning from ear to ear.
Yumeka H.
Yumeka H.

Join Us At Brewfest 2021

Saturday, August 28th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Ski Sundown, 126 Ratlum Rd, New Hartford
Presented by: Thomaston Savings Bank
To Benefit: St. Maron Church Brooker Memorial STRIDE Adaptive Sports
Sponsoring Store: Nejaime’s Fine Wine & Spirits, Watertown, CT
Live music & food trucks!

Buy your tickets at litchfieldhillsbrewfest.com or skisundown.com.

$25 per person in advance
$30 per person at the door
$15 for designated driver
*Must be 21 to attend; no children or pets allowed

For more information:
Call 860-489-1328 (ext 113) or email lferris@brookermemorial.org