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Bright & Early Children's Learning Centers - Middletown

Middletown, CT · Middlesex County
861 MIDDLE ST, Middletown, CT 06457
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Quick Facts

Capacity
142 children
Age Range
6 weeks-12 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $328<br/> Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $262<br/> School Age (5-12 years) - $192<br/>
Type of Care
Pre-School, School Age, Under Three
Transportation
School Transportation
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

Contact Information

📞 (860) 635-0544
861 MIDDLE ST
Middletown, CT 06457
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Licensed Home Daycare
Active License
License Number
Child Care Center
Expired
Jan 31, 2026
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Connecticut Dept. of Public Health - Child Day Care Licensing Program

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About the Provider

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Bright & Early Children's Learning Centers has created the industry’s BEST-IN-CLASS child care and early education experience where truly dedicated teachers motivate, encourage and inspire each child to LEARN, EVERY DAY.



The Bright & Early Curriculum is a unique and proprietary “individual learning system” that has been developed over 15 years to provide a personalized educational experience for each child to realize his or her full potential.



It is clearly apparent upon visiting any of our centers in Connecticut, that our teachers are not just the best educators, they are a dedicated team of professionals who share a passion for children. When you entrust Bright & Early, you can rest assured your child is in safe hands, genuinely cared for and receiving the absolute best in child care and early education.

 

Additional Information:

Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDA-Child Development Associate, Master's Degree, Associates Degree

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday-Friday
  • Open Hours6:30am - 6:00pm

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Case # Resolution Action
2026-07-28 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2822157 IN PROCESS
2025-07-21 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2626985 IN PROCESS
Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(10)] - Potentially hazardous substances and materials in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a labeled container identifying the exact contents and dilutions, used according to the manufacturer�s instructions and for the intended purpose, handled in a safe manner and inaccessible to children. - 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to children [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 children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free of water and not allowed to become compacted. Acce
2024-06-21 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2423754 Corrective Action Plan
Violations: [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, painting and other close work shall have at least fifty foot candles of light. For other work or play areas there shall e at least thirty foot candles of light. - 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-7a(e)(9)] - All areas accessible to children shall have light fixtures that are shielded or shatter proof. - 075-Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof [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(e)(5)] - Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. - 069-
2024-06-12 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2419653 Corrective Action Plan
Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations
2023-05-15 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2233420 IN PROCESS
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-79-9a(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-79-7a(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-79-6a 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
2022-04-07 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2065705 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. - 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair [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
2022-04-04 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL 2065700 Corrective Action Plan
Violations: [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)] - Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere. - 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor. - 070-Rugs Secured [19a-79-9a(b)(5)] - Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. Equipment and medications prescribed to treat asthma, administer glucagons, or as an emergent first line of defense medication against an allergic response shall be stored in a safe manner, inaccessible to other children, to allow for quick access in an emergency. -

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