Bright Beginnings of Norwich
714 New London Tpke, Norwich, CT
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
United Methodist Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 4, 1971, for up to 61 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks through five years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | The Connecticut Framework |
| Staff | All staff are CPR and First Aid Certified |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus transportation to/from Gales Ferry School and Juliet W. Long school) |
| More | Founded 1972 |
| Licensed capacity | 61 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
United Methodist Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 18, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 14 visits · 45 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission
19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep
19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
180- CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s)
19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting
19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep
19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision
19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision
19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants
19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented
19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision
19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development
19a-79-3a(b)(7)(C) 008-Child protection
19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision
19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021a-Supervision
19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021a-Supervision
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies
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-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
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-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-10(k)(1) 136-Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent
19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting
19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision
19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured
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-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
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-79-7a(h)(7) 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(E) 04-Administration- Failure to Report
19a-79-7a(g) 41-Physical Plant- Equipment
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C) 08-Administration- Child protection
19a-79-3a(a) 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children
19a-79-3a(b) 06-Administration- Responsibility of overall management & operation
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8) 124-Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed
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(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
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-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-10(l)(1) 141-Play Space Fenced
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-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-9a(b)(5) 103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
19a-79-10(i) 134-Health Consultant/Documentation of Visits
19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
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)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
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-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development
19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
19a-79-7a(e)(14) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan
19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
19a-79-3a(e)(6) 013-Emergency Plans
19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards
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-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
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(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation
19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records
19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training
19a-79-10(h)(2) 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 11/4
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
714 New London Tpke, Norwich, CT
Gales Ferry, CT 06335 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1830 Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT
Gales Ferry, CT 06335 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
517 Norwich New London Tpke, Uncasville, CT
120 Norwich New London Tpke, Uncasville, CT
1858 Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT
765 Norwich New London Tpke, Uncasville, CT
285 Bloomingdale Rd Quaker Hill Elem School, Quaker Hill, CT
FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 4, 1971.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 18, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 9 of 14 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.
61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 464-7482 to ask.
(860) 464-7482.
10 Chapman Ln, Gales Ferry, CT 06335. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Luke Grins and Giggles Preschool, 1.3 miles away.