Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program
Daycare center in Fairfield, CT. 356 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825
About the program
Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program is a licensed daycare center in Fairfield, Connecticut, on the state register since 2015. It is licensed for 172 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program provides infant, toddler, and preschool care at five locations across Connecticut.
The program follows a play-based approach and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,967 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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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
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.
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.
Show all 12 violations on file
Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]
Regulation: An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child.
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Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name [19a-79-10(k)(5)]
Regulation: Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.
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Policies [19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)]
Regulation: The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures. Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults
Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name [19a-79-10(k)(5)]
Regulation: Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.
What parents say
We have been very happy with our experience at Bright Beginnings! Our son LOVES his teacher and we were beyond thrilled to learn she was moving up with him from the infant to toddler room (A transition I was both excited and nervous for!) You never want to leave your child, but watching him so excited to see the person he’s spending his entire day with is such a relief. Stacy has also been super accommodating and…
Stephanie Kriegsman · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoOur child has been going attending Bright Beginnings since at 2. The teachers are caring and very compassionate. Very pleased with their communication and responsiveness. I always felt that my child was safe, happy at BB and loved by all the staff.
Priyanka Penmethsa Mahali · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoMy son has been going to Bright Beginnings for 2 and a half years, since he was 3 months old. We have had such a great experience there! Ms. Stacy is amazing and all of our teachers have been wonderful. Our son is excited to go to “school” every day to see his friends and we are grateful to be able to send him somewhere he loves to play and learn. We’ve gone through so many phases of baby and toddlerhood during our…
Caitlin Heitman · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoMy children have been attending Bright Beginnings since they were 6 months old. They have loved going to school everyday and love the teachers each year! I couldn’t be happier with my experience at Bright Beginnings in Fairfield especially with the Director Stacy! She has always been so helpful and is so patience with me and my crazy bunch. I appreciate everything she has done for me and my family and providing a…
Marilyn Anderson · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoGetting there
356 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825
Questions about Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program
Is Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program licensed?
Yes. Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70278), with a licensed capacity of 172 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 7 violations for Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program in the last three years, across 6 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 12. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program take?
Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program cost?
Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
