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Bright Years New Milford

204 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT 067765.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
124
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2021
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About Bright Years New Milford

Bright Years New Milford is a licensed child care center in New Milford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since March 12, 2021, for up to 124 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSecure entryOpens 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
124 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, 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 fit up to 20 children with 2 teachers
SafetyKey fob entry system for enrolled families and staff, Outdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Tadpoles)
MoreFounded Serving New Milford since 2020
Licensed capacity124 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Years New Milford has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Years New Milford

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
124 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2021
License number
#DCCC.70604
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

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

  2. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 9, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 4, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 19, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision

  6. Apr 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) 019-Staff Health Records

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) 136- Feeding

  7. Mar 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  8. Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 12, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 20, 2023Inspection17 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) 043-Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4) 128-Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. May 3, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-10(j) 135-Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-6a(a)(7) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(11) 043-Hand Washing Before Eating/Food Handling

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a 052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened

    • 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

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 Years New Milford

Is Bright Years New Milford licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 12, 2021.

When was Bright Years New Milford last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Years New Milford had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 7 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 New Milford care for?

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

What are Bright Years New Milford'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 Years New Milford cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 350-2445 to ask.

What is Bright Years New Milford's phone number?

(860) 350-2445.

Where is Bright Years New Milford?

204 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT 06776. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids in Action, 0.4 miles away.

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