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Brightpath - New Milford

169 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT 067764.4· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
224
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2023

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About Brightpath - New Milford

Brightpath - New Milford is a licensed child care center in New Milford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since February 9, 2023, for up to 224 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 approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited

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
224 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
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsCT Care for Kids
DiscountsStandard 10% U.S. military discount for active-duty families
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language (ASL)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity224 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Brightpath - New Milford has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Brightpath - New Milford

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
224 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2023
License number
#DCCC.70693
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 13 visits · 21 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • 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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  1. Sep 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(1)-(2) 131- Toys and other objects

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(1-2) 084- Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixed

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(b)(2) 021a-Past Employment History

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C) 036- Children's Enrollment information

  2. Jul 2, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

  3. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  5. Dec 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 7, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(3) 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)

  8. Sep 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(5) 050- Food Service Inspection

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(4) 049- Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C) 036- Children's Enrollment information

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(b)(2) 021a-Past Employment History

  9. Aug 14, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  10. Aug 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 1, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

  2. Feb 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

  3. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 8, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • 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

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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Questions about Brightpath - New Milford

Is Brightpath - New Milford licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 9, 2023.

When was Brightpath - New Milford last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brightpath - New Milford had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 9 of 13 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 - New Milford care for?

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

What are Brightpath - 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 Brightpath - New Milford cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 799-4200 to ask.

What is Brightpath - New Milford's phone number?

(860) 799-4200.

Where is Brightpath - New Milford?

169 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT 06776. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Years New Milford, 0.5 miles away.

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