Facility profile Connecticut

The Glenholme School

Open Washington, Connecticut

The Glenholme School is a therapeutic boarding school in Washington, Connecticut, operated by Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. It has operated since 1967.

About The Glenholme School

It opened in 1968. It was run by Devereux Foundation.source

Cost: 2009 Summer Sessions: Session I $10,395; Session II $10,395; Full Summer $18,710.source International enrollment increased (students from Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Switzerland); started robotics program FIRST.source It was partnering with Virtual High School (VHS) for online courses.source Its address was 81 Sabbaday Ln, Washington, CT 06793.source

It cost $66,900 to $119,720 per year.source The program says 12-18 months; survivors report at least 2 years, up to 7-8 years.source Transition program called E3.source

It was licensed by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families.source It was accredited by CT Dept of Education; CT Association of Independent Schools; New England Association of Schools and Colleges; CT Dept of Children and Families.source

Survivor testimony

What people who lived or worked here say happened. Survivors' own words are published with their permission; forum accounts are what was posted publicly and are reported as claims, not findings.

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Timeline

From the records: who ran it and the deals that moved it, its names, and the deaths, incidents, inspection findings, lawsuits and news stories on file. Point at an event, or tap "More about this", for the details.

196720042011201719672017

  1. 1967

    1. Opened

      Opened in Washington, Connecticut

  2. 2004

    1. Incident

      Criminal charge

      Staff member Houck was convicted in 2004 of risk of injury to a minor and sentenced to five years suspended and 10 years probation.

      Criminal charge

      source

  3. 2011

    1. IncidentOctober 2011

      Sexual abuse

      In October 2011 police arrested a 27-year-old teacher for an ongoing sexual relationship with a 16-year-old male resident; she pled guilty under the Alford...

      Sexual abuse October 2011

      In October 2011 police arrested a 27-year-old teacher for an ongoing sexual relationship with a 16-year-old male resident; she pled guilty under the Alford Doctrine and received a suspended 10-year sentence after nine months in prison, 10 years probation and sex offender registration.

      source

  4. 2017

    1. Incident

      Lawsuit

      A 2017 lawsuit alleges a 15-year-old resident in 2001 was forced into a sexual relationship with a female staff member and that the school ignored his reports.

      Lawsuit

      source

Incidents on record

  1. 2004 Criminal charge

    Staff member Houck was convicted in 2004 of risk of injury to a minor and sentenced to five years suspended and 10 years probation.source

  2. October 2011 Sexual abuse

    In October 2011 police arrested a 27-year-old teacher for an ongoing sexual relationship with a 16-year-old male resident; she pled guilty under the Alford Doctrine and received a suspended 10-year sentence after nine months in prison, 10 years probation and sex offender registration.source

  3. 2017 Lawsuit

    A 2017 lawsuit alleges a 15-year-old resident in 2001 was forced into a sexual relationship with a female staff member and that the school ignored his reports.source

  4. Abuse

    Survivors report solitary confinement ('lower school'), physical, sexual and verbal/emotional abuse.source

News coverage

  • Woodbury Reports Apr 1, 1992 General

    Seen 'n Heard, 4/1992

    This newsletter issue provides brief industry updates regarding various residential schools and emotional growth programs, including staff appointments, insurance funding strategies, and upcoming program activities. Mentioned facilities include Elan School, Cascade School, Glenholme School, Cross Creek Manor, Amity School, and Mt. Bachelor Academy.

Staff

Administration

  • David J. Tuttle

    Marketing Director, Residential Dean and Lower School Program Director (2008)source

    Elsewhere in the industry

    • The Kildonan School Director of Admissions, 2009
    • Linden Hill School Associate Headmaster, 2012

  • Judith Cooper

    Assistant Headmastersource

    Elsewhere in the industry

    • Devereux Glenholme Staff, 2021

  • Maryann Campbell

    Executive Directorsource

    Elsewhere in the industry

    • Glen Ridge Executive Director, 2010
    • Devereux Glenholme Executive Director, 2021

Notable staff

  • Daniel J. Tuttle

    Marketing Director (2009)source

  • Kathy Fitzherbert

    Director of Admissions (2007)source

  • Patrick Qeenan

    Clinical Director (2007)source

  • Sharon Murphy

    Education Director (2012)source

  • Helena T. Devereux

    source

    Elsewhere in the industry

  • Daniel Bailey

    Directorsource

  • Laura Kohley

    Clinical Directorsource

  • Marc Bonaguide

    E3 Clinical Directorsource

  • David Dunleavy

    Directorsource

  • Stephanie Daniels

    Former Associate Director of Admissions (before 2012)source

    Elsewhere in the industry

  • Brittany Larson

    Receptionist (2011, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  • Deanna Cipriano

    Supervisorsource

  • Lisa Lawson

    Part-time Staffsource

  • Melissa Lee Houck

    Transportersource

  • Seth Greenlees

    Supervisorsource

Licensing and inspections

Licensed as
Devereux Glenholme / RE #6
License category
Residential Educational
Executive director
Dan Bailey
Licensed capacity
105
License expires
07/01/2027
Relicensing visit
05/06/2025 to 05/06/2025
Phone on file
(860) 868-7377
Licensed address
81 Sabbaday Lane Washington, CT 06793Phone: (860) 868-7377

17 inspection reports on file. Search all Connecticut reports

Every report, by date: 19 findings in 13 reports
  1. Aug 25, 2026 Visit conducted on _8-25-26_______. Visit covered 9 main areas/topics. Found 4 compliance issues. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
    2 findings

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-74. Lavatory facilities

      17a-145-74. Lavatory facilities. Toilet articles and linens. Shower curtains in both bathroom (Pueblo) were in need of washing. The toilet seat in one bathroom was in need of cleaning.

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-75. Health and medical treatment

      17a-145-75. Health and medical treatment. Administration of first aid. Prescription medication. Administration of medicine or treatment. Written records. Storage of drugs, medicines, and instruments. Sick room, telephone. A review of the MAR found that staff are not signing their full signatures on the back of the MAR to correspond with their initials.

  2. May 27, 2026 Visit conducted on ___5-27-26_____. Visit covered 13 main areas/topics. Found 2 compliance issues. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
    1 finding

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-64 Personnel policies and procedures

      17a-145-64 Personnel policies and procedures. One file did not documentation of restraint training.

  3. Mar 25, 2026 Visit conducted on _3-25-26_______. Visit covered 11 main areas/topics. Found 4 compliance issues. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
    2 findings

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-71 Living room, lounge

      17a-145-71 Living room, lounge. Some of the furniture pieces (Carriage & Whiteholm) in the living room were worn or torn.

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-73 Sleeping accommodations

      17a-145-73 Sleeping accommodations. The carpet in one bedroom was stained. The baseboard molding was broken off in one bedroom.

  4. Dec 4, 2025 Visit conducted on __12-4-25______. Visit covered 9 main areas/topics. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
  5. May 6, 2025
  6. Mar 12, 2025 Visit conducted on ___3-12-25_____. Visit covered 11 main areas/topics. Found 5 compliance issues. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
    1 finding

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-64. Personnel policies and procedures

      17a-145-64. Personnel policies and procedures. Several files did not have evidence of CPR certification. One file had an expired CPR certification. Several files did not have documentation of restraint training (SPA) and certification. Two files did not have evidence of mandated reporter training. Four files had physical exams done outside the 90 day window.

  7. Dec 3, 2024 Visit conducted on ___12-3-24_____. Visit covered 11 main areas/topics. Found 2 compliance issues. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
    1 finding

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-73 Sleeping accommodations

      17a-145-73 Sleeping accommodations. One bedroom did not have a curtain in one of the windows.

  8. Aug 20, 2024 Visit conducted on ___8-20-24_______________. Visit covered 11 main areas/topics. Found 3 compliance issues. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
    1 finding

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-74. Lavatory facilities

      17a-145-74. Lavatory facilities. Toilet articles and linens. A shower curtain was heavily stained and not properly secure (additional hooks needed). A bathroom door had a crack in the wood panel.

  9. May 13, 2024 Visit conducted on __5-13-24______. Visit covered 8 main areas/topics. Found 5 compliance issues. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
    1 finding

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-64. Personnel policies and procedures

      17a-145-64. Personnel policies and procedures. Twenty-three personnel files were reviewed. Eleven files did not have evidence of CPR certification. Fourteen staff did not have evidence of restraint training (SPA) while two staff only have completed Parts 1 & 2.

  10. Jan 31, 2024 Visit conducted on ____1-31-24 ________. Visit covered 15 main areas/topics. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
  11. Dec 13, 2023 Visit conducted on __12-13-23__ ________. Visit covered 13 main areas/topics. Found 6 compliance issues. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
    2 findings

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-64. Personnel policies and procedures

      17a-145-64. Personnel policies and procedures. Eighteen personnel files were reviewed. Five personnel files did not have documentation of restraint training and certification. Four files did not have documentation of CPR certification.

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-76 Kitchens, equipment, food-handling

      17a-145-76 Kitchens, equipment, food-handling. Food in the refrigerator was not properly stored with tight fitting lids. A plate of food was found in the bedroom of one youth. ( Removed during the visit.)

  12. Sep 6, 2023 Visit conducted on ____9-6-23 ________. Visit covered 14 main areas/topics. Found 2 compliance issues. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
    1 finding

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-71 Living room, lounge

      17a-145-71 Living room, lounge. The couch in the Garden apt. was worn/torn and in need of replacement.

  13. May 17, 2023
  14. Feb 15, 2023 Visit conducted on _____2-15-23_____________. Visit covered 15 main areas/topics. Found 2 compliance issues. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
    1 finding

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF

      Section 17a145-74 Lavatory facilities. Toilet articles and linens. Bathrooms in the Garden apartment were extremely dirty and in need of cleaning.

  15. Nov 30, 2022 Visit conducted on ____11-30-22______________. Visit covered 11 main areas/topics. Found 3 compliance issues. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
    2 findings

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-68 Heating, Ventilation, lighting

      17a-145-68 Heating, Ventilation, lighting. Light fixture coverings in the Holleyhouse unit were in need of cleaning (dead bugs).

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-73. Sleeping accommodations

      17a-145-73. Sleeping accommodations. One bedroom had no window covering.

  16. Aug 10, 2022 Visit conducted on ____8-10-22______________. Visit covered 11 main areas/topics. Found 1 compliance issues. Implemented 2 corrective actions.
    1 finding

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF

      _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  17. May 25, 2022 Visit conducted on ___5-25-22. Visit covered 18 main areas/topics. Found 4 compliance issues. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
    3 findings

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-73. Sleeping accommodations

      17a-145-73. Sleeping accommodations. One bedroom had several holes in the wall.

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-75. Health and medical treatment

      17a-145-75. Health and medical treatment. Administration of first aid. Prescription medication. Administration of medicine or treatment. Written records. Storage of drugs, medicines and instruments. Sick room, telephone. There were no staff counter signatures on the cardex's or in the MARs.

    • Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-76 Kitchens, equipment, food-handling

      17a-145-76 Kitchens, equipment, food-handling. There is a gap between the kitchen floor (threshold) and the door.

Documents

Documents on file (12)
Woodbury Reports Mentions (12)

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Documents (45)

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Court records (1)
Program Documents (20)

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