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Bright Years West Hartford
- licensed capacity
- 115
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2018
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About
About Bright Years West Hartford
Bright Years West Hartford is a licensed child care center in West Hartford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 28, 2018, for up to 115 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: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageCameras for parentsSecure entry
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 115 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Class size | Infant/toddler up to 8 children; preschool up to 10 children with 1 Teacher or 20 children with 2 Teachers |
| Safety | Key fob entry system for enrolled families and staff, Cameras / live video for parents (extensive camera system, feed viewed throughout the day by the Director), Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Tadpoles) |
| More | Founded 2018 (serving the community since) |
| Licensed capacity | 115 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Years West Hartford has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Years West Hartford
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 115 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2018
- License number
- #DCCC.70447
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 15 visits · 25 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jul 24, 2026Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual Care Plan- signed by parents/staff
Dec 1, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep
19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications
Jan 17, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2) 035- Consultants
19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- May 9, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
May 2, 2024Visit2 rules cited
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 003b-Managing Child Behavior
May 2, 2024Visit2 rules cited
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 003b-Managing Child Behavior
Apr 15, 2024Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
Show 23 earlier visits
Jan 25, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
- Jan 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jan 2, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
- Dec 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
Sep 28, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
19a-79-4a(c)(3)(A) thru (C) 020a- Staff Personal Qualities
- Aug 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 8, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
May 17, 2023Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
- May 12, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Apr 21, 2023Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
Jan 24, 2023Visit2 rules cited
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior
19a-79-10(j) 64-Under Three Endorsement- Bottle feeding
Dec 27, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-10(e)(5) 121-Disposable Paper Sheets
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
- Jul 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Jul 20, 2020Follow-up visit1 rule cited
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration
Jul 20, 2020Inspection1 rule cited
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration
Jul 20, 2020Inspection1 rule cited
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration
Mar 6, 2020Inspection9 rules cited
19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f) 024-CPR Certified Staff
19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4) 128-Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
Oct 30, 2019Visit1 rule cited
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
Jun 17, 2019Inspection3 rules cited
19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-3a(e)(9) 015-Radon Test
Sep 27, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Years West Hartford
Is Bright Years West Hartford licensed?
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 28, 2018.
When was Bright Years West Hartford last inspected?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Years West Hartford had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 9 of 15 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 West Hartford care for?
115, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Bright Years West Hartford'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 West Hartford cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 236-2626 to ask.
What is Bright Years West Hartford's phone number?
(860) 236-2626.
Where is Bright Years West Hartford?
2626 Albany Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117. The nearest other daycare we list is Yelena Pasternak, 0.3 miles away.