Child Care Center
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Bright Years West Hartford
West Hartford, CT
· Hartford County
2626 ALBANY AVE,
West Hartford, CT 06117-2331
Quick Facts
Capacity
115 children
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
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Contact Information
📞 (860) 236-2626
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70447
Licensed Since
2018
Active Through
Sep 30, 2030
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 West Hartford is a Child Care Center in WEST HARTFORD CT, with a maximum capacity of 115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2693987 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)] - The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication shall be kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The parent(s) shall be immediately notified of any medication error, and notified of such error in writing not more than seventy two hours after the medication error occurred, and such medication error shall be documented in the child�s record. The medication shall be stored in the original container and shall contain the following information on the container or packaging indicating the individual child�s name; the name of the medication; and directions for the medication�s administration. The medication shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s). Any expired medication shall be destroyed in a safe manner or returned to the parent. - 159- Non-Pres | |||
| 2025-01-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2531832 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)] - An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role. Specific duties of the education consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, annual site visits to the facility, reviewing daily plans, curriculum documents, and educational policies for the developmental and age appropriate practices, observing program staff interactions, use of materials and equipment, implementation of plans and approaches to classroom management; and providing feedback on documentation review | |||
| 2024-08-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2457562 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-06-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2427887 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-01-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2347880 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(h)(2)] - Toys and other objects with a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (1 1/4) inches, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (1 1/4) inches shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age. - 132-No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4 [19a-79-10(h)(2)] - Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age. - 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible [19a-79-10(k)(5)] - Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name. - 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] - The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment. - 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [19a-79-10(e)(1)(2 | |||
| 2023-08-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2285573 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-08-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2270153 | Closed No Violations |
| 2022-12-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2174609 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(c)(3)] - For children under three years of age, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children. - 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8 [19a-79-7a(e)(10)] - Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area. - 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-10(e)(5)] - Disposable paper sheets shall be used and discarded immediately after each diapering. - 121-Disposable Paper Sheets [19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] - The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall assure annual training for all current staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall inclu | |||
| 2022-07-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2105269 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-02-02 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2041172 | IN PROCESS |
| 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-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. - 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-9a(a)(3)] - Nonpresc | |||
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