Bright Start Child Care
1790 Meriden Rd, Wolcott, CT
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Easterseals Children's Academy - East Campus is a licensed child care center in Waterbury, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 31, 2007, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Easterseals Children's Academy - East Campus has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 20 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-79-7a(g)(1) 104- Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-2a(c)(8) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-7a(c)(5)(A-C) 069- Water supply- water testing
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 003b-Managing Child Behavior
19a-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
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-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
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-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
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(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
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)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 11b-Administration-Daily Attendance Records
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 004b-Failure to Report
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
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(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(4) 011-Food Service Certificate
19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline
19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
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
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip
19a-79-5a(a) 30-Record Keeping- Responsibility for maintain children's records
19a-79-4a(c) 24-Staffing- Supervision
19a-79-3a(d)(1) 11b-Administration-Daily Attendance Records
19a-79-4a(c) 21-Staffing- Adequate staff
19a-79-4a(a) 19-Staffing- Staff file on premise
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Discipline
19a-79-10(c) 57-Under Three Endorsement- Infant/toddler (ratio, group size, barrier)
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(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)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4) 128-Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation
19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures
19a-79-4a(c) 21-Staffing- Adequate staff
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
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(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
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Waterbury, CT 06705 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Waterbury, CT 06705 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Waterbury, CT 06705 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Waterbury, CT 06705 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Waterbury, CT 06705 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 31, 2007.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 6 of 8 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.
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 591-1814 to ask.
(203) 591-1814.
128 Avenue Of Industry, Waterbury, CT 06705. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center #070220, 0.5 miles away.