BrightPath Ellington Child Care Center
Daycare center in Ellington, CT. 137 West Rd, Ellington, CT 06029
About the program
BrightPath Ellington Child Care Center is a licensed daycare center in Ellington, Connecticut, on the state register since 2018. It is licensed for 233 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
BrightPath Ellington is a NAEYC-accredited child care center in Ellington, Connecticut, serving infants through school-age children.
The program states NAEYC accreditation and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. BrightPath Ellington Child Care 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 $1,321 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.
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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.
Potentially hazardous substances, materials � labeled, inaccessible to children [19a-79-7a(e)(10)]
Regulation: 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.
Outdoor space [19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)]
Regulation: 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
Children's Enrollment information [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(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 signed and dated by the parent(s) that shall include, but not be limited to: the child�s name, address, date of birth and date enrolled, th
Show all 21 violations on file
Staff personal articles inaccessible [19a-79-7a(d)(11)]
Regulation: Backpacks, handbags, purses or other bags belonging to adults, staff or program staff for carrying personal articles shall not be accessible to children.
No Violations [-]
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Food Service Certificate [19a-79-3a(e)(4)]
Regulation: The operator shall post a food service certificate as required by the local director of health in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
000 No Violations [-]
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No Toys/Objects Less than 1 1/4 [19a-79-10(h)(2)]
Regulation: Toys and other objects with a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (1 1/4) inches, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than one and one-quarter (1 1/4) inches shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
Authorized Released Permission [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)]
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 one responsible person other than the parent(s) who can remove the child from the child care center o
Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-7a(e)(10)]
Regulation: Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
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.
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
License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a]
Regulation: 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.
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.
Group Size: Maximum 20 Children [19a-79-4a(c)(5)(A) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(5)(B)]
Regulation: The group size shall not exceed twenty children. When there is a mixed age group, the smaller required group size shall prevail.
First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip [19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)]
Regulation: The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not attend the field trip. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children. The first aid kit shall contain specified items and be restocked after use, and an inventory shall be conducted at least
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.
Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage [19a-79-9a(a)(3)]
Regulation: Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s).
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What parents say
My son has been enrolled at BrightPath since he was two years old, and he is now preparing to start kindergarten in a few weeks. During my initial search for a daycare or preschool, I explored numerous options within a considerable distance, as I aimed to find the best possible environment for him. Like many parents, I had high expectations and specific criteria that I was not willing to compromise on. I visited…
ALISON Desrosiers · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoThis center has been wonderful for my babies. They do a great job with good employee to child ratios in the baby and toddler rooms. The managment listened to our feedback and were really accommodating with the food restrictions my daughter has. The staff made my kids feel loved every day. We recently transitioned into the preschool room and that is definitely more chaotic and been a challenge for my kids to adjust to…
Mary Schubert · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoThe staff and director at BrightPath in Ellington are amazing! They care so much for the kids. Our 8month old daughter goes there and loves playing with all of her friends. I highly recommend this place to send your baby!
Shea Bridenbeck · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoExcellent childcare at BrightPath Ellington and can't recommend them enough. We have been a part of the BrightPath family for 5 years and we couldn't imagine sending our children anywhere else. They're loved and cared for each day, and the communication is great. Tracey & Sam are very responsive and always available to discuss issues or concerns. If you're looking for childcare in this area, you should absolutely…
Andrea Neddermann · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
137 West Rd, Ellington, CT 06029
Questions about BrightPath Ellington Child Care Center
Is BrightPath Ellington Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. BrightPath Ellington Child Care Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70400), with a licensed capacity of 233 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has BrightPath Ellington Child Care Center had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 8 violations for BrightPath Ellington Child Care Center in the last three years, across 9 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 BrightPath Ellington Child Care Center take?
BrightPath Ellington Child Care 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 BrightPath Ellington Child Care Center cost?
BrightPath Ellington Child Care 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.
