Child Care Center
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Bright Years Southbury
Southbury, CT
· New Haven County
1486 SOUTHFORD RD,
Southbury, CT 06488-2479
Quick Facts
Capacity
82 children
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Languages
English, Spanish, Polish, Russian
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70682
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
Bright Years Southbury is a Child Care Center in SOUTHBURY CT, with a maximum capacity of 82 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Thursday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Friday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2768965 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(g)(4)] - The materials and equipment available and used by children shall be developmentally appropriate for the ages of the children served. - 107- Developmentally appr. equipment/materials [19a-79-7a(g)(5)] - All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is used by, or around, children. Any furniture, equipment and toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed or repaired as indicated. - 108- Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls [19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] - There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where | |||
| 2025-05-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2591244 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-11-12 | CO/NCAP MONITORING | 2499243 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-08-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2444693 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] - For children under three years of age, there shall be at least one (1) program staff for every four (4) children or fraction thereof in attendance. During nap time, when all of the children in the group are sleeping, the overall staff child ratios shall be maintained on the licensed premises. At no time shall a group of children be left unsupervised. - 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children | |||
| 2024-08-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2444709 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] - For children under three years of age, there shall be at least one (1) program staff for every four (4) children or fraction thereof in attendance. During nap time, when all of the children in the group are sleeping, the overall staff child ratios shall be maintained on the licensed premises. At no time shall a group of children be left unsupervised. - 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children | |||
| 2024-07-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2444645 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-06-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2426298 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards. - 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-3a(c)] - The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notification of changes related to the licensed capacity, | |||
| 2024-04-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2385375 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(a)(2)] - The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. - 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test. - 016-Staff Health Records [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant w | |||
| 2023-06-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2249270 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-05-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2227855 | IN PROCESS |
| 2023-04-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2222598 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-04-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2218796 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(d)(4)] - All windows that open to the outside and are used for ventilation shall be protected to prevent falls. - 053-Windows Protected to Prevent Falls [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards. - 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a] - The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be ventilated and protected by window screening. - 052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened [19a-79-7a(h)(7)] - The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner s | |||
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