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Big Dreams ELC

789 Reservoir Ave, Bridgeport, CT 066064.1· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
141
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2023

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About Big Dreams ELC

Big Dreams ELC is a licensed child care center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since April 17, 2023, for up to 141 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
141 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity141 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Dreams ELC has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Big Dreams ELC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
141 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2023
License number
#DCCC.70702
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 18, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

  2. Mar 25, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b)(4) 022-Evidence of compliance with background checks/reference checks

  4. Feb 3, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(2)-(h)(1-2) 033-Professional development

  5. Dec 2, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C) 036- Children's Enrollment information

  6. Oct 17, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(9) 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

Copied from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Mar 1990. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Big Dreams ELC

Is Big Dreams ELC licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 17, 2023.

When was Big Dreams ELC last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Dreams ELC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Big Dreams ELC care for?

141, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Big Dreams ELC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Big Dreams ELC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 502-1206 to ask.

What is Big Dreams ELC's phone number?

(203) 502-1206.

Where is Big Dreams ELC?

789 Reservoir Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606. The nearest other daycare we list is Granny's Little Angels @ Peggy's Pumpkins, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing (license and visits).