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Three Little Bears Day Care

Daycare center in Bridgeport, CT. 2004 E Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06610

4.2 (10 on Google)Read parent reviews
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AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours6 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity61 children
Violations, last 3 years10
On the register since2022

About the program

Three Little Bears Day Care is a licensed daycare center in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on the state register since 2022. It is licensed for 61 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Three Little Bears Daycare is a childcare center in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Three Little Bears Day Care does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · DCCC.70655
Licence statusActive since 2022
Licensed capacity61 children
Inspections on file4
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years10Area median for centers: 13
Inspections on file4
All violations on file13Most recent April 2026

Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Connecticut records each regulation cited at an inspection with the date it was closed. The state does not assign a risk level. The text shown is the regulation the program was cited under.

Cited April 16, 2026

Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls [19a-79-7a(g)(5)]

Regulation: All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is used by, or around, children. Any furniture, equipment and toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed or repaired as indicated.

Cited April 16, 2026

Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]

Regulation: 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.

Cited February 25, 2025

Outdoor Protected/Fenced [19a-79-7a(h)(7)-(A-C)]

Regulation: The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children. Fences used to protect children from hazards shall be at least four feet in height. When there is a swimming pool or any other body of water at the facility or near enough to the facility to attract or be accessible to children at any time of the year, there shall be a sturdy fence or barrier, four feet high or higher, which totally and effectively bars acc

Cited February 25, 2025

Indoor climbing play equipment- shock absorbing materials under and around [19a-79-7a(g)(6)]

Regulation: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpet is not considered a shock absorbing surface.

Cited February 25, 2025

Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [19a-79-7a(c)(2)]

Regulation: 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.

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Cited December 12, 2023

Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)]

Regulation: 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

Cited December 12, 2023

Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)]

Regulation: The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment.

Cited December 12, 2023

Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]

Regulation: 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 nece

Cited December 12, 2023

Enrollment Information [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)]

Regulation: 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 include enrollment information and permission forms signed and dated by the parent(s).

Cited December 12, 2023

Emergency Medical Permission [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)]

Regulation: 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 the operator to use the programs emergency policies which shall accompany the child on trips

Cited January 10, 2023

Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)]

Regulation: 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.

Cited January 10, 2023

Adequate Sinks in Program Space [19a-79-10(d)(1)]

Regulation: 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 progra

Cited January 10, 2023

Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use [19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)]

Regulation: 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.

What parents say

Amazing stuff, I’ve had a really great experience with Three Little Bears Day Care. The staff is warm, patient, and genuinely cares about the kids. The place is always clean, organized, and has a welcoming vibe. I appreciate how they communicate with parents and make you feel comfortable leaving your child in their care. Definitely a daycare I’d recommend to other parents.

Elisee Almezy · 5/5 on Google · 7 months ago

As a parent looking for a location to place your children for daycare it can be challenging and for myself I have never been in that scenario where I have ever needed care. I visited a few establishments and I didn’t feel comfortable leaving my child in certain facilities based on what my daughters relationship with staff members looked like. My husband and I choose Three little bears daycare and our daughter has…

Ericka Christy · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

⭐ 1 star DO NOT bring your infant here - serious safety violations I observed. I pulled my infant son Aziel from Three Little Bears Daycare (Bridgeport, CT) after witnessing multiple dangerous lapses that shattered my trust. Parents, protect your babies - this place cut corners on basics I saw firsthand. • Unsafe Sleep (March 11, 2026): Procare app logged him asleep since 11:54 AM. Early pickup at 2:10 PM? Found him…

paola ramirez · 1/5 on Google · 6 months ago

Disclaimer: I am speaking from my own experience. All comments and opinions are entirely my own. My husband and I enrolled our now 13 month old daughter here when she was 6, almost 7 months old. This was back in July/August of 2022. From the start, we were nervous about leaving her with anyone and worried she wouldn’t be given quality care. I am a first-time mom and enrolling her in daycare was such a tough decision…

Sherly Jimenez · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago
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Getting there

2004 E Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06610

Questions about Three Little Bears Day Care

Is Three Little Bears Day Care licensed?

Yes. Three Little Bears Day Care holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70655), with a licensed capacity of 61 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Three Little Bears Day Care had any inspection violations?

Connecticut records 10 violations for Three Little Bears Day Care in the last three years, across 4 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 13. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does Three Little Bears Day Care take?

Three Little Bears Day Care is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Three Little Bears Day Care cost?

Three Little Bears Day Care does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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