Martha A Drapeau
Simsbury, CT 06070 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Brightpath - Simsbury is a licensed child care center in Simsbury, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since May 11, 2007, for up to 214 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 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through school age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Staff | Center Director: BS in art education, Childhood Development Associate Certificate |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Potty training: Toddler program: supporting potty training |
| Assistance it accepts | CT Care for Kids |
| Discounts | 10% U.S. military discount |
| Languages | American Sign Language (ASL) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| More | Founded 2010 (serving as a NAEYC-Accredited center since 2010) |
| Licensed capacity | 214 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Brightpath - Simsbury has not listed its tuition.
State record
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 17 visits · 41 rules in all
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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19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
19a-79-10(c)(3) 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
19a-79-7a(e)(18) 102- Carbon monoxide detector- each level
19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H) 082- Toileting
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-10(c)(3) 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
19a-79-10(c)(3) 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
19a-79-10(c)(4) 120- Physical barriers- indoors/outdoors
19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
19a-79-5a(a)(3)(B) 042- Parent notification of illness or injury
19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 047- Nutritious meals and snacks
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B) 164- Labeling and storage
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned
19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep
19a-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-10(j) 135-Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9) 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children
19a-79-7a(d)(8) 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-10(j) 135-Infants Held for Bottles/Indiv. Attn/Tummy Time
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-3a(e)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
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
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(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-7a(h) 42-Physical Plant- Outdoor play space
19a-79-10(e) 59-Under Three Endorsement- Diapering & toileting
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-3a(e)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
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
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-7a(d)(11)(E) 064-Hand Washing After Toileting: Staff/Children
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 114-Free Standing Cribs
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
164-CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s)
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
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-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
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
19a-79-10(d)(2)(C) 116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline
19a-79-6a(a) 31-Health & Safety- Food service
19a-79-4a(c) 22-Staffing- Ratios
19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 04-Administration- Failure to Report
19a-79-7a(d) 37-Physical Plant- Basic requirements
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline
19a-79-6a(a) 31-Health & Safety- Food service
19a-79-4a(c) 22-Staffing- Ratios
19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 04-Administration- Failure to Report
19a-79-7a(d) 37-Physical Plant- Basic requirements
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline
19a-79-6a(a) 31-Health & Safety- Food service
19a-79-4a(c) 22-Staffing- Ratios
19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 04-Administration- Failure to Report
19a-79-7a(d) 37-Physical Plant- Basic requirements
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 11, 2007.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 10 of 17 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.
214, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 651-9339 to ask.
(860) 651-9339.
1 Saint Johns Pl, Simsbury, CT 06070. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Clubhouse North, 1.6 miles away.