Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
BrightPath - Park Road
West Hartford, CT
· Hartford County
389 PARK RD,
West Hartford, CT 06119-1966
Quick Facts
Capacity
108 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member (Accredited)
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Contact Information
📞 (860) 856-9936
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70335
Licensed Since
2016
Active Through
Nov 30, 2028
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.
Educational Playcare has a second location, West Hartford on Fennway, located at 5 Fennway West Hartford, CT.
Additional Information:
For more information regarding our West Hartford on Park location, please e-mail [email protected].
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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2849242 | IN PROCESS |
| 2026-08-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2828677 | Referred to Legal Division |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2026-07-31 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2824229 | Referred to Legal Division |
| 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-79-7a(c)(2)] - For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings 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. - 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [19a-79-3a(b)(6)] - The operator shall assure annual training for all current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. - 005-Annual policy training for program staff [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - An individual pla | |||
| 2026-06-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2802005 | IN PROCESS |
| 2026-05-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2785910 | IN PROCESS |
| 2025-10-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2676770 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-07-29 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2632015 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-07-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2632011 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-07-18 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2626309 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)] - The operator shall post the following items in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public: the license, the OEC complaint procedure, menus, No Smoking signs, the plan for administrative oversight, the radon test, the OEC Inspection report (posted or available), the safe sleep policy and the OEC Developmental Milestones document. - 018-Postings [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(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 a health record that shall include date of birth, a signed physical examination form including the child's date of birth, a statement about the child's general health and the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that | |||
| 2024-07-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2432965 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2024-05-16 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2404745 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(h)(2)] - Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials. - 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] - Soft surfaces and gas-trapping objects such as pillows, quilts, sheepskins, soft bumpers or stuffed toys shall not be placed under or with an infant for sleeping and shall be kept out of the infant's crib or bed. - 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards [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) da | |||
| 2024-04-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2389922 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-09-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2293176 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-09-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2287613 | Closed No Violations |
| 2023-08-17 | CO/NCAP MONITORING | 2279345 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-05-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2237743 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)] - The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not attend the field trip. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children. The first aid kit shall contain specified items and be restocked after use, and an inventory shall be conducted at least monthly. - 044-First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administ | |||
| 2023-05-18 | CO/NCAP MONITORING | 2234650 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-01-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2178168 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-01-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2176623 | Closed No Violations |
| 2022-09-21 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2129931 | Referred to Legal Division |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-09-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2125729 | Referred to Legal Division |
| 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 | |||
| 2022-05-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2077009 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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-79-3a] - The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care. - 001b-Administration [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)] - 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. The record shall inc | |||
| 2022-03-09 | Self-Reported | 2022-138 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures - [19a-79-3a(d)]<br/> 24-Staffing- Supervision - [19a-79-4a(c)]<br/> | |||
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