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Brightpath - Ellington

137 West Rd, Ellington, CT 060295.0· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
233
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2018
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About Brightpath - Ellington

Brightpath - Ellington is a licensed child care center in Ellington, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since March 29, 2018, for up to 233 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
233 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Open 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumBeeCurious Curriculum
StaffAll teachers certified in First Aid and CPR
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
SafetyAuto-locking doors, personalized keypad access for families, Outdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsCT Care for Kids
DiscountsMilitary Discount
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language (ASL)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity233 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Brightpath - Ellington has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Brightpath - Ellington

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
233 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2018
License number
#DCCC.70400
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 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 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 4, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

  4. May 4, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

  5. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 5, 2025Visit6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3)(B) 042- Parent notification of illness or injury

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(b) 003-Overall management of program

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(d)(3)(A-C) 026- Personal qualities of staff

  7. Apr 14, 2025Inspection5 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)(1)(A)-(C) 036- Children's Enrollment information

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(11) 083- Staff personal articles inaccessible

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children

  8. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 11, 2024Visit4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(C) 008-Child protection

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(d)(3)(A-C) 026- Personal qualities of staff

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(E) 009-Mandated reporting

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

  10. Jul 9, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Show 29 earlier visits
  1. Jul 2, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision

  2. Jan 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate

  3. Jul 18, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 11, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  5. Jun 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 6, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Mar 6, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 17, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

  9. Jan 31, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4

  10. Jun 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Apr 26, 2022Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  12. Mar 29, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(5)(A) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(5)(B) 022-Group Size: Maximum 20 Children

  13. Mar 1, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b) 51-Administration of Medications-Order from an authorized prescriber/parent's permission

  14. Sep 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Aug 3, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  16. Jun 9, 2021Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection

  17. Jun 9, 2021Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection

  18. Jun 1, 2021Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  19. May 25, 2021Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c) 22-Staffing- Ratios

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

  20. Oct 27, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Jan 10, 2020Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

  22. Apr 4, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Dec 28, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  24. Dec 28, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  25. Dec 11, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)

  26. Dec 11, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)

  27. Dec 11, 2018Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)

  28. Sep 5, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  29. Aug 7, 2018Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

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 Brightpath - Ellington

Is Brightpath - Ellington licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 29, 2018.

When was Brightpath - Ellington last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brightpath - Ellington had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 7 of 12 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 Brightpath - Ellington care for?

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

What are Brightpath - Ellington'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 Brightpath - Ellington cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 896-5544 to ask.

What is Brightpath - Ellington's phone number?

(860) 896-5544.

Where is Brightpath - Ellington?

137 West Rd, Ellington, CT 06029. The nearest other daycare we list is Baby Bee's Play and Learn Center 3, 0.5 miles away.

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