Bright Years Guilford, CT
Daycare center in Guilford, CT. 441 Boston St, Guilford, CT 06437
About the program
Bright Years Guilford, CT is a licensed daycare center in Guilford, Connecticut, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 140 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Bright Years Academy is a multi-location child care provider in Connecticut offering programs for infants through school-age children.
The program states NAEYC accreditation and offers American Sign Language.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Bright Years Guilford, CT 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.
Non-Prescription Topical Medications [19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)]
Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication shall be kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The parent(s) shall be immediately notified of any medication error, and notified of such error in writing not more than seventy two hours after the medication error occurred, and such medication error shall be documented in the child�s record. The medication shall be
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.
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.
Toileting [19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H)]
Regulation: Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room. Programs shall provide changing and sanitary facilities appropriate to meet the individual needs of children who are enrolled at the facility who need assistance with toileting or who are not independent with toileting. Facilities using potty chairs in addition to the required toilets shall ensure that they are of
Menus- 1 wk in advance- keep 3 mths [19a-79-6a(a)(4)]
Regulation: When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three months.
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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.
Carbon monoxide detector- each level [19a-79-7a(e)(18)]
Regulation: Child care centers and group child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the licensed premises.
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
Non-Prescription Topical Medications [19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)]
Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication shall be kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The parent(s) shall be immediately notified of any medication error, and notified of such error in writing not more than seventy two hours after the medication error occurred, and such medication error shall be documented in the child�s record. The medication shall be
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(a)(2)]
Regulation: 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.
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
What parents say
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My son started his very first daycare here, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The teachers were incredibly patient, caring, and supportive in helping him adjust to this new environment. They made him feel safe, comfortable, and welcomed from the very beginning. Seeing how much love and attention they give each child gave me great peace of mind as a parent. My son has grown in confidence,…
trishala d · 5/5 on Google · a month agoMy child has been subjected to repeated physical aggression from another child while under the daycare’s care in Guilford. These incidents have escalated despite prior communication with staff. When we initially raised concerns, we were told that the children would be separated. However, the incidents continued to occur (one of them was not even reported to us). Instead of addressing the situation appropriately, the…
Gurami Kerashvili · 1/5 on Google · 5 months agoMy 4 kids have been going to Bright and Early since they were each 4 months old. We initially started at a different location and transferred here shortly after it was acquired from Cradles to Crayons given its closer to our home. I want to start by saying that the teachers here are incredible. They are nurturing, friendly, respectful, and you can tell they truly care about each child. Every staff member knows every…
Becky C · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI always feel like my kids are in a safe space (even though I hate leaving them!). I really do appreciate all of their security measures. I love getting pictures throughout the day, it really helps confirming we made the right choice. But the best thing about bright and early is the teachers. They really take great care of my kids. When my two year old first started, I was so impressed he came home singing songs he…
RR · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
441 Boston St, Guilford, CT 06437
Questions about Bright Years Guilford, CT
Is Bright Years Guilford, CT licensed?
Yes. Bright Years Guilford, CT holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70711), with a licensed capacity of 140 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bright Years Guilford, CT had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 16 violations for Bright Years Guilford, CT in the last three years, across 4 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 Years Guilford, CT take?
Bright Years Guilford, CT is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Bright Years Guilford, CT cost?
Bright Years Guilford, CT does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
