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Bright Years Killingworth

155 Route 81, Killingworth, CT 064195.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
82
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2024

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About Bright Years Killingworth

Bright Years Killingworth is a licensed child care center in Killingworth, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since March 1, 2024, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy

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
82 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “open 52 weeks a year from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Class sizePreschool classrooms up to 20 children
StaffManagers and teachers are experienced, trained
SafetySecurely coded entry system, Outdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsAssistance and subsidy programs
Parent updatesParent app (Tadpoles)
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language
Licensed capacity82 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Years Killingworth has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Years Killingworth

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
82 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2024
License number
#DCCC.70745
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 21 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • 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. Sep 25, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(l) 014-2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization

  3. Oct 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(6) 109- Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  4. Jul 1, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • 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-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

  5. May 30, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(b)(1) thru (4) 047b-Plans for New Construction, Expansion, Renovation or Conversion

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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Is Bright Years Killingworth licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 1, 2024.

When was Bright Years Killingworth last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Years Killingworth had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 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 Bright Years Killingworth care for?

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

What are Bright Years Killingworth's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Years Killingworth cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 663-2433 to ask.

What is Bright Years Killingworth's phone number?

(860) 663-2433.

Where is Bright Years Killingworth?

155 Route 81, Killingworth, CT 06419. The nearest other daycare we list is Killingworth Nursery School, 0.8 miles away.

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