Bright Years West Hartford
2626 Albany Ave, West Hartford, CT
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Yelena Pasternak is a licensed home daycare in West Hartford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since November 14, 2014, for up to 9 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $325 to $350. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 16 months - 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum |
| Class size | Total capacity of six children |
| Staff | Child Development Associate Degree (CDA) and a State of CT Head Teacher Certification |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Yelena Pasternak lists weekly tuition from $325 to $350.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full time (5 full days) - weekly rate | $350 |
| Morning program (9:00-1:00, 5 mornings) - weekly rate | $325 |
| current non-refundable registration/enrollment fee, charged annually | $100 |
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 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-87b-17(b)(4) 101-MAR Maintained
19a-87b-10(b)(2) 054-Child Health Record
19a-87b-17(b)(3) 100-Written Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D) 031-Stairways: Protected/Handrails
19a-87b-10(b)(2) 054-Child Health Record
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l) 055-Immunizations
19a-87b-9(d)(6) 27-Smoke Detectors
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
19a-87b-17(b )(1)(A) 60-Provider Trained/Written Approval
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(k) 44-Immunizations
19a-87b-17(b )(1)(A) 60-Provider Trained/Written Approval
19a-87b-9(d)(3) 21-Electrical Safety
19a-87b-10(b)(4) 46-Incident Log
19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A) 43-Child Health Record
19a-87b-6(b) 08-Medical Statement
19a-87b-9(b) 17-Freedom of Hazards
19a-87b-9(c) 18-Absence of Poisons
19a-87b-9(k) 37-Working Telephone/Emergency Numbers Posted
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FAQ
Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 14, 2014.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 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.
9, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $325 to $350, as it lists it.
(860) 904-7037.
West Hartford, CT 06117. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.