Child Care Center
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BrightPath - Simsbury
Simsbury, CT
· Hartford County
1 SAINT JOHNS PL,
Simsbury, CT 06070-1401
Quick Facts
Capacity
214 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Swedish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member (Accredited)
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.16415
Active Through
Nov 30, 2029
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
The future of childcare and preschool is here! Educational Playcare was established in 1986 to provide full- and part-time educational childcare programs and for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We are proud of our reputation as the provider of the highest-quality childcare and preschool programs for children that can be found anywhere. We've distinguished ourselves by providing exceptional childcare services through being consistently at the cutting edge of technology as it applies to the early childhood industry. It has been our privilege to provide childcare services to thousands of families in Connecticut.
Additional Information:
Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Thursday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Friday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2825354 | IN PROCESS |
| 2026-07-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2816301 | IN PROCESS |
| 2026-07-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2810704 | IN PROCESS |
| 2025-09-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2668250 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-06-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2614628 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-06-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2605433 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-2a(c)(8)] - At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home. - 001-Local Health Inspection [19a-79-6a(a)(2)] - A nutritionally adequate meal shall be provided by the child care center or group child care home, or the parent(s) whenever a child remains on the premises for five (5) hours or more. Children who stay on the premises less than five (5) hours shall have a nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises longer than five (5) but less than eight (8) hours shall have one (1) meal and one (1) nutritious snack. Children who stay on the premises eight (8) hours or more shall have one (1) meal plus two (2) nutritious snacks, or two (2) meals plus one (1) nutritious snack. - 047- Nutritious meals and snacks [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 childre | |||
| 2024-11-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2501627 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-07-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2437894 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] - Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents. - 092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] - 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 specific written permission forms signed by the parent(s) authorizing one responsible person other than the parent(s) who can remove the child from the child care center or group child care home. - 034-Authorized Released Permission [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written ord | |||
| 2024-06-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2422820 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] - There shall be at least one (1) program staff person for every ten (10) children, or fraction thereof in attendance at all times. When there is a mixed age group, the lower required ratio for the age of the youngest child shall prevail. 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. - 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] - Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. - 089-Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)] - Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents. - 092-Equipment | |||
| 2024-06-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2422070 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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-79-7a(d)(8)] - There shall be an area available for the individual storage of each child's clothing and bedding. - 057-Individual Storage of Clothing/Bedding [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] - All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle of lighting per square foot. All rooms used by children for reading, paint | |||
| 2023-07-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2261669 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(e)(4)] - The operator shall post a food service certificate as required by the local director of health in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 011-Food Service Certificate [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-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(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 sha | |||
| 2022-07-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2101236 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(b)] - 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 evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. - 018b-Background Checks [19a-79-3a(e)(4)] - The operator shall post a food service certificate as required by the local director of health in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 011-Food Service Certificate [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(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 Offic | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Complaints | 2022-361 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 05-Administration- Ensuring the safety, health & development of children - [19a-79-3a(a)]<br/> | |||
| 2021-10-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2004152 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2021-09-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 1996534 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [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 safe for children. - 093-Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced | |||
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