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Bright Years Old Saybrook

139 Mill Rock Rd E, Old Saybrook, CT 064754.7· 37 reviews
licensed capacity
147
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2017
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About Bright Years Old Saybrook

Bright Years Old Saybrook is a licensed child care center in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since July 5, 2017, for up to 147 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 19 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolCameras for parentsSecure entry

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
147 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 sizeInfant and toddler classrooms up to 8 children; preschool classrooms up to 10 children
SafetyKey fob entry system for enrolled families and staff, Cameras / live video for parents (camera system monitoring every classroom, hall, entrance and outdoor play area, viewed by the Director), Outdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Tadpoles)
MoreFounded 2017
Licensed capacity147 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Years Old Saybrook

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
147 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2017
License number
#DCCC.70361
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 12, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting

  3. Mar 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 10, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A-B) and (d)(6) 027- Ratios

  5. Feb 3, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C) 121- Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep

  6. Jan 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(B) 007-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

  7. Dec 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

  8. Jan 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 04-Administration- Failure to Report

  9. Jan 5, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Dec 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Jun 13, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d) 37-Physical Plant- Basic requirements

  2. Jun 3, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. May 12, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision

  4. Nov 30, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

  5. Sep 20, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior

  6. Aug 21, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 14, 2020Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4

    • Food and nutrition

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

    • Food and nutrition

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

  8. Mar 26, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 6, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 23, 2018InspectionNo rules cited

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 Old Saybrook

Is Bright Years Old Saybrook licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 5, 2017.

When was Bright Years Old Saybrook last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Years Old Saybrook had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 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 Old Saybrook care for?

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

What are Bright Years Old Saybrook's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Years Old Saybrook cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 388-3000 to ask.

What is Bright Years Old Saybrook's phone number?

(860) 388-3000.

Where is Bright Years Old Saybrook?

139 Mill Rock Rd E, Old Saybrook, CT 06475. The nearest other daycare we list is Marelys Alexsandra Feliz-Garcia, 0.2 miles away.

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