Child Care Center
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Brightpath - West Hartford
West Hartford, CT
· Hartford County
5 FENNWAY,
West Hartford, CT 06119-1857
Quick Facts
Capacity
194 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Field Trips
Languages
English, Russian
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.70171
Active Through
May 31, 2030
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 about our location at 389 Park Road in West Hartford, CT.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2786234 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2026-01-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2711699 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. Rugs, if used, shall not present a tripping or slipping hazard. - 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair [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 administratio | |||
| 2025-07-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2619083 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-03-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2559146 | Closed No Violations |
| 2025-02-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2542552 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(2)(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. It shall include a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs. - 039- Immunization records [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for | |||
| 2024-03-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2369268 | IN PROCESS |
| 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 | |||
| 2024-03-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2366072 | IN PROCESS |
| 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 [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 order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2326916 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-06-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2248863 | Closed No Violations |
| 2023-04-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2214554 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2023-03-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2203384 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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 order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program. - 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)] - There shall be proper refrigeration of no more than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit for perishable foods in all child care centers and group child care homes and on field trips. 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 cl | |||
| 2022-03-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2054706 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(e)(2)] - The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. - 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate [19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years. - 027-Logs/Visits Documented [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. - 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [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 licens | |||
| 2022-03-01 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2050516 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-02-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2045363 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2021-11-10 | Self-Reported | 2021-811 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 24-Staffing- Supervision - [19a-79-4a(c)]<br/> | |||
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