Bright Years Middletown, CT
Daycare center in Middletown, CT. 861 Middle St, Middletown, CT 06457
About the program
Bright Years Middletown, CT is a licensed daycare center in Middletown, Connecticut, on the state register since 1997. It is licensed for 142 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 Middletown, 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
Diapering [19a-79-10(e)(1-10)]
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. Diapering areas shall be washed and disinfected after each use. Disposable paper sheets shall be used and discarded immediately after each diapering. A covered washable lined waste receptacle shall be availab
Glass and mirrors protected to 36 [19a-79-7a(d)(4)]
Regulation: Any unprotected glass doors, windows or mirrors to which children have access shall be protected to a height of thirty six inches from the floor or surface on which a child stands.
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.
Show all 29 violations on file
Individual storage of clothing/bedding [19a-79-7a(d)(7)]
Regulation: There shall be an area available for the individual storage of each child's clothing and bedding.
Stairs- protected/good repair-handrails [19a-79-7a(e)(12)]
Regulation: Stairs must be properly protected and maintained in good repair. There must be handrails installed at a height usable by children.
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
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.
Diapering [19a-79-10(e)(1-10)]
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. Diapering areas shall be washed and disinfected after each use. Disposable paper sheets shall be used and discarded immediately after each diapering. A covered washable lined waste receptacle shall be availab
Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust [19a-79-7a(g)(1)]
Regulation: All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other 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.
Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)]
Regulation: All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle of lighting per square foot. All rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work shall have at least fifty foot candles of light. For other work or play areas there shall e at least thirty foot candles of light.
Light Fixtures Shielded/Shatter Proof [19a-79-7a(e)(9)]
Regulation: All areas accessible to children shall have light fixtures that are shielded or shatter proof.
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.
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).
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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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Ventilation in Toilet Room [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)]
Regulation: Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere.
Rugs Secured [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]
Regulation: Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor.
Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage [19a-79-9a(b)(5)]
Regulation: Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. Equipment and medications prescribed to treat asthma, administer glucagons, or as an emergent first line of defense medication against an allergic response shall be 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.
What parents say
For 4 1/2 years Bright Years has been our family, a 3rd parent and friend to us. As parents, we have not only felt important and heard but our child has thrived under their selfless love, care and attention. Our daughter has been loved and cheered for through all the many milestones. The teachers have supported, educated and guided us through all the toddler challenges with such kindness and understanding. We have…
KELLY HAMMICK · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoWe have been a part of the B&E family for almost 3 years, and we cannot say enough positive things about them! From the moment we walked in with our 6 m/o we were warmly welcomed and quickly comfortable. The teachers are knowledgeable, loving, caring, warm and we felt very comfortable having our daughter in their care. She has absolutely THRIVED under the care of the sweet and loving teachers. She learns SO many new…
KELLY WALLACH · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoMy son has been attending B&E MT for just under 2 years. The growth that he has displayed has been nothing short of amazing. Both my fiancee and I are always greeted with smiles, and almost every teacher acknowledges my son while he walks down the hall. The curriculum is always evident in the classroom as well as expressed on the tadpoles app! the level of care out weighs any other childcare center. The teachers take…
Melissa Ames · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoMy daughter has attended Bright & Early for the last two years and they have truly been amazing! All of the teachers and staff are so helpful and attentive! They are so good with the children and make them feel so welcome! The transition when my daughter first started was extremely tough, but everyone was so caring and helped her adjust. Now she loves going and wants to stay longer! The way they work with the school…
Terese Allegra · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoGetting there
861 Middle St, Middletown, CT 06457
Questions about Bright Years Middletown, CT
Is Bright Years Middletown, CT licensed?
Yes. Bright Years Middletown, CT holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.15020), with a licensed capacity of 142 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bright Years Middletown, CT had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 18 violations for Bright Years Middletown, CT in the last three years, across 5 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 Middletown, CT take?
Bright Years Middletown, CT 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 Years Middletown, CT cost?
Bright Years Middletown, 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.
