Bright Start Early Learning Center
Daycare center in Cheshire, CT. 2055 Meriden Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410
About the program
Bright Start Early Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Cheshire, Connecticut, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 88 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Bright Start Child Care & Preschool provides infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age care in Wolcott and Cheshire, Connecticut.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Bright Start Early Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,408 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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.
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
Authorized prescriber/parent permission [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)]
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 three years after the child is no longer attending the program.
Consultants [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)]
Regulation: 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 super
Handwashing - staff/children [19a-79-6a(a)(11)]
Regulation: Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and water before eating or handling food.
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
Show all 10 violations on file
z088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-7a(h)(2)]
Regulation: 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.
z005-Notification of Change [19a-79-3a(c)]
Regulation: 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) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notific
z038-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
z015bb- 32-36 mths enrolled in prek permissions {P.A.19-121}
Regulation: The operator may deem any child who is thirty two to thirty-six months of age to be three years old and enroll in a preschool program provided written authorization is obtained from the child�s parent or guardian and the program director. This written authorization shall be kept on file.
z092-Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged [19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)]
Regulation: Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents.
What parents say
My son has been attending brightstart daycare since he was six months old. I have had the best experience since the beginning. Staff is consistent and kind, they treat my son with care and respect. I never have to worry when he is there. His learning benefits exponentially has well. As a busy parent I wonder if I am putting in enough time with him. Knowing that they are teaching him puts me at ease, I know he is on…
Carissa · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoOur family absolutely LOVES Bright Start! My youngest 2 boys (3.5y and 18m) have both attended since they were 12 weeks old. My 3.5yo had his first complex febrile seizure while in their care at 10 months old, which they handled sooo well! Once he was cleared to return to daycare, Chris and her staff welcomed him back with caring and open arms. Both boys love their teachers and have learned so much along the way. I…
Nicole Czaporowski · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoI am so happy with our decision to move our son to Bright Start. He started in the toddler 3 classroom, he is now in the preschool class. He loves going to school everyday. He’s always excited to see his friends and teachers. He loves to pull his work out of his folder when he gets home. He has learned so much. I love that they incorporate a curriculum. The facility is clean and the staff is great and so caring. I…
Mariana Trigueiro · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoMy toddler experienced repeated injuries, including scratches to his face, while attending this daycare. When I raised concerns, they were minimized as “normal toddler behavior,” I was not given a clear safety plan, and I was refused access to any video footage related to the incidents. Rather than addressing the issue, I was encouraged to unenroll my child, which I ultimately did for his safety. I felt increasingly…
Nadesha · 1/5 on Google · 8 months agoGetting there
2055 Meriden Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410
Questions about Bright Start Early Learning Center
Is Bright Start Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Bright Start Early Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70757), with a licensed capacity of 88 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bright Start Early Learning Center had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 10 violations for Bright Start Early Learning Center in the last three years, across 3 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 15. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Bright Start Early Learning Center take?
Bright Start Early Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Bright Start Early Learning Center cost?
Bright Start Early Learning Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
