The Maria Seymour Brooker Memorial - Child Care - Children's Dental Care - Community Health Programs

Welcome to Brooker Memorial

The Maria Seymour Brooker Memorial, Inc. has been serving the Litchfield County community for over 90 years providing important health and education programs to children and families. Our Mission: "To prepare children for life-long success through education, health services, family support and programs of excellence." Children’s Dental Services and our Child Care and Learning Center are Brooker Memorial's main programs. Community Health Programs deliver a wider range of services to families in support of children.

Brooker has developed many strong community partnerships to support our programs and our families. For almost a century, we have helped families throughout Torrington to lead healthier and happier lives.

Brooker Memorial welcomes our neighbors to join in serving our community through donations, volunteerism and legacy gifts.

Testimonials

““We chose Brooker Memorial after thoroughly researching all facilities in the area. It was the cleanest and most secure center. Once enrolled, we were pleased with the friendly, approachable and knowledgeable staff. Our daughter is learning invaluable social and academic skills.”

-Tara, Department Supervisor, Waterbury Schools and Jon, Project Superintendent, Yale University

"We wanted to take the time to say a very special "Thank You". The dental staff was so happy, kind and giving to us, it was a great visit for myself and my daughter. The Hello Kitty sticker put an extra special smile on her face! Keep up the great work!"

-Joy Case, Winsted

 “At Brooker my children are safe and secure and well-loved. And they have learned so much – they were both ready for Kindergarten long before it was time for them to go!”

-Jane, Recruitment and Training Manager, Girl Scouts of Connecticut

“It is reassuring to know that when we bring Olivia to Brooker Memorial she receives the same level of love, care and affection she does at home. The center is open to our suggestions and quick to respond to the needs of our daughter. When we drop her off she smiles and laughs; we know she is at the right place.”

-Melissa, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Steve, High School Guidance Counselor