Bright Horizons at Orange
Daycare center in Orange, CT. 284 Silverbrook Rd, Orange, CT 06477
About the program
Bright Horizons at Orange is a licensed daycare center in Orange, Connecticut, on the state register since 1990. It is licensed for 100 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
A Bright Horizons child care center in Orange, Connecticut, offering infant, toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Bright Horizons at Orange 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.
Air Temperature 65F at 3 ft-Thermometer affixed [19a-79-7a(e)(1-2)]
Regulation: Every area used by children shall be adequately ventilated and programs serving children younger than school age shall have a non-mercury thermometer affixed to the wall. The ambient air temperature shall be at least sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit as measured three feet from the floor. Programs that serve exclusively school age children may utilize program space with the ambient air temperature less than sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit provided the temperature is warm enough to accommodate the acti
Policies- complete, implemented [19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)]
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, multi-hazard and medical emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, administrative oversight 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.
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.
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.
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
Show all 15 violations on file
Safe Sleep [19a-79-10(g)(1-8)]
Regulation: Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed in a supine (back) position for sleeping in a well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child. A well-constructed, free standing crib or other piece of equipment shall be used designed for infant sleeping and appropriate for the particular child, with a snug fitting mattress covered by a tightly-fitted sheet. Infants under twelve months of age shall be placed
Lead Water Test/Bottled Water [19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)]
Regulation: Water supply, food service and sewage disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable sections of the Public Health Code. All water supplies shall be tested every two (2) years for lead content and the results submitted to the local and state health departments. Whenever water is obtained from other than a Department of Public Health-approved public water supply, it shall be of a safe and sanitary quality and tested every two (2) years for bacterial and chemical quality and the re
Free Standing Cribs [19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)]
Regulation: Each child care center and group child care home that serves children under three years of age shall have equipment and furniture to meet the developmental needs of the children served. Furniture shall include well constructed free standing cribs, not stacked cribs, each of which has slats no more than two and three-eighths (2 3/8) inches apart and a fully waterproofed, firm, snug-fitting mattress for infants.
Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]
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 an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as nece
Notification of Change [19a-79-3a(c)]
Regulation: The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notific
Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]
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 an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as nece
Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed [19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)]
Regulation: Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area. When cloth diapers or training pants are used, a plan for their use and care shall be submitted to and approved by the Office of Early Childhood prior to implementation of the plan.
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.
Logs/Visits Documented [19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)]
Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that is kept on file at the facility for two years.
Walkways Maintained [19a-79-7a(d)(2)]
Regulation: Established walkways shall be provided and properly maintained for each entrance and exit leading to a driveway or street.
What parents say
My wife and I toured this daycare while searching for the best fit for our daughter, and we had a great experience. From the moment we arrived, we met Amanda, who was fantastic. She was friendly, personable, and genuinely took the time to answer all of our questions honestly. That meant a lot, as it’s easy to feel like you’re just being told what you want to hear, but she felt real and put us at ease. During the…
J Paul · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoBright Horizon in Orange is the absolute most fantastic daycare..ever. I had my daughter in the infant room from 14weeks to 12 months and only left due to moving to another county- and the most dreadful part of the move was leaving this facility. Kirstin, Kristina, and Jodi in the infant room literally became like family. I felt so comfortable with them- I knew my daughter was safe, cared for, loved, and THRIVING.…
Emily Hart · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy daughter loves Bright Horizons at Orange. She started from 9 months old and it has been two months since she is in the infant room. The teachers there are loving and caring. She has different fun activities to do everyday. There is also a good diversity of children
Ying Xue · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoBright Horizons Orange is absolutely wonderful, and my son is excited every day to go. The staff are professional, kind, and fun and the learning environment is top notch. I have a young toddler and we have kept him at home for the first 15 months of his due to the pandemic. Thankfully, when it became clear that he needed more interaction, we received a phone call that Bright Horizons Orange had an opening! He has…
Rosalind Zavras · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoGetting there
284 Silverbrook Rd, Orange, CT 06477
Questions about Bright Horizons at Orange
Is Bright Horizons at Orange licensed?
Yes. Bright Horizons at Orange holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.13450), with a licensed capacity of 100 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bright Horizons at Orange had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 9 violations for Bright Horizons at Orange 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 Horizons at Orange take?
Bright Horizons at Orange is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Bright Horizons at Orange cost?
Bright Horizons at Orange does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
