Bright Years Killingworth, CT
Daycare center in Killingworth, CT. 155 Route 81, Killingworth, CT 06419
About the program
Bright Years Killingworth, CT is a licensed daycare center in Killingworth, Connecticut, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 82 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Bright Years Academy is a child care and early learning center in Killingworth, 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 Killingworth, 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
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.
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.
Fire marshal codes/certificate [19a-79-7a(a)(2)]
Regulation: The operator shall comply with all local codes and ordinances, including the State of Connecticut Fire Safey Code. These codes include but are not limited to: inspections by the fire marshal, ensuring fire marshal inspection certificates are on file, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and documentation of fire drills.
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
Show all 15 violations on file
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.
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).
Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible [19a-79-10(h)(2)]
Regulation: Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
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.
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.
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
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
Written Statement/Feeding Schedule from Parent [19a-79-10(k)(1)]
Regulation: A written statement specifying the formula, breast milk or other liquids and the feeding schedule for infants shall be obtained from the parent(s).
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.
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
I love this daycare! My preschooler is so happy there. The staff members are professional, kind, and competent. The curriculum, materials, and activities are perfect for his age. Everything is clean and safe. Drop off/pick up is easy. I am very grateful for this center!
Julie Wessinger · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe have been so fortunate to have found Bright & Early for our daughter. The facility is clean and the staff is friendly and really cares about the kids they take care of. From day 1, we have always felt safe leaving our child in their care. It helps that we see her having so much fun with her friends throughout the day too!
Kayla Kamerer · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe have always loved Bright & Early. Our daughter transitioned to this Killingworth location from another B&E as it was closer to work for us. We worried about her ability to make new friends, feel comfortable, and adapt overall. We knew it would be a change for us as parents, too! The director, assistant director, and her teachers have made this transition comfortable and put us as parents at ease. The staff go the…
Claire Golebiewski · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoI thought the transition from a previous care was going to be difficult but B&E made it very easy. The staff are very caring & professional. I can tell my son has a fun & educational experience there!
Julia Quatrano · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
155 Route 81, Killingworth, CT 06419
Questions about Bright Years Killingworth, CT
Is Bright Years Killingworth, CT licensed?
Yes. Bright Years Killingworth, CT holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70745), with a licensed capacity of 82 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bright Years Killingworth, CT had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 15 violations for Bright Years Killingworth, CT 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 Years Killingworth, CT take?
Bright Years Killingworth, 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 Killingworth, CT cost?
Bright Years Killingworth, 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.