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Bright Start Early Learning Center

2055 Meriden Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410
licensed capacity
88
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2024
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About Bright Start Early Learning Center

Bright Start Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Cheshire, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since April 30, 2024, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
88 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Start Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Start Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
88 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and school-age children
First licensed
2024
License number
#DCCC.70757
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 18, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-6a(a)(11) 056- Handwashing - staff/children

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

  3. Sep 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Sep 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)

  5. Oct 30, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 11, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      {P.A.19-121} z015bb- 32-36 mths enrolled in prek permissions

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) z092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) z005-Notification of Change

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) z088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) z038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

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 Bright Start Early Learning Center

Is Bright Start Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 30, 2024.

When was Bright Start Early Learning Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 18, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Start Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 6 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 Bright Start Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are Bright Start Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Start Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (475) 343-4577 to ask.

What is Bright Start Early Learning Center's phone number?

(475) 343-4577.

Where is Bright Start Early Learning Center?

2055 Meriden Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410.

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