Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
New Fairfield Bright Beginnings
New Fairfield, CT
· Fairfield County
74 RT 37,
New Fairfield, CT 06812
Quick Facts
Capacity
170 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
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Contact Information
📞 (203) 746-5994
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.70613
Licensed Since
2021
Active Through
Apr 30, 2029
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
The Mission Statement of the Preschool program is: 1. to offer an active preschool educational experience where growth and accomplishment flourish; 2. to help children become aware of their special abilities and individual worth as human beings; 3. to encourage self confidence and channel a child's curiosity and energies into meaningful activities; 4. to foster friendships and social development among children and teachers through humility, respect, sharing, caring and a good sense of humor.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Early Childhood Education, Associates Degree
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2735624 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(e)(1-10)] - The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair. Diapering areas shall be washed and disinfected after each use. Disposable paper sheets shall be used and discarded immediately after each diapering. A covered washable lined waste receptacle shall be available and located in a convenient place for soiled waste material. These materials shall be removed to an exterior waste storage area at least daily. Disposable diapers shall be discarded in a covered receptacle immediately after diapering. The hands of the program staff and the children shall be washed after each diaper change. Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area and followed. When cloth diapers or training pants are used | |||
| 2025-02-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2556103 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] - 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 | |||
| 2024-02-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2357665 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(d)(1)] - In child care centers that serve children under three years of age, there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of staff and children in the program space. Visual contact with all other children shall be maintained while changing diapers or using the sink. Child care centers which staff three (3) adults to a group size of eight (8) infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the program area. Separate sinks shall be available for purposes other than hand washing after diaper changing within child care centers. Group child care homes shall have a sink accessible for hand washing other than the sink used for food preparation. - 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space [19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)] - Infants under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed for sleeping in a well constructed, free standing crib or bed designed for infant sleeping, with | |||
| 2023-04-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2227897 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [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(k)(4)] - Baby food shall be served from a dish unless the whole contents of the jar will be served. - 139-Food Served from Dish or Whole Jar Served [19a-79-10(k)(2)] - Unused portions of formula, breast milk or other liquids shall be discarded after each feeding. - 137-Unused Portions of Liquids Discarded [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-79-9a(b)(5)] - Medication shall be stored in the | |||
| 2022-05-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2073798 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(d)(1)] - The child care center or group child care home shall maintain documentation on site that there is a qualified designated director. - 023-Designated Director [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-79-4a(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(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 require participation by new staff in employee orientation. A file shall be kept on the licensed pr | |||
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