BrightPath South Windsor Child Care Center
Daycare center in South Windsor, CT. 742 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074
About the program
BrightPath South Windsor Child Care Center is a licensed daycare center in South Windsor, Connecticut, on the state register since 2022. It is licensed for 255 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
BrightPath South Windsor is a NAEYC-accredited child care center providing daycare, preschool, and school-age programs for children up to 12 years.
The program states NAEYC accreditation and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. BrightPath South Windsor Child Care Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,321 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.
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
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.
Show all 18 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.
Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths) [19a-79-10(c)(2)]
Regulation: There shall be at least one program staff qualified under section 19a79-4a(e) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for every four children or fraction thereof who are under the age of two years in attendance and for every five children or fraction thereof who are two years old in attendance, indoors and outdoors.
Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths) [19a-79-10(c)(3)]
Regulation: The group size shall not exceed eight for children that are under the age of two years and shall not exceed ten for children that are two years old, indoors and outdoors.
Designated Director [19a-79-4a(e)(1)]
Regulation: The child care center or group child care home shall maintain documentation on site that there is a designated director who is twenty years of age or older. Any director hired or newly designated shall have not later than one year of being hired/ designated, at least three credits in the administration of early childhood education programs or educational administration from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
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.
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.
Refrigerator and food prep facilities [19a-79-10(d)(2)(E)]
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 a refrigerator and facilities to store and heat food and bottles.
Chairs for feeding-stable base-safety straps-locking tray [19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)]
Regulation: Chairs for feeding, each of which has a stable base, safety straps on all high chairs attached to the chair and a tray which locks securely.
Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)]
Regulation: A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.
Injury/Illness/Accident Reports [19a-79-5a(a)(3)]
Regulation: The facility shall produce and maintain on the premises, for a period of not less than two years, a written record of all injuries or accidents that result in an injury to a child or illness of a child enrolled at the facility that occur on or off site as part of the child care program. The written report for an individual child shall be available to the Office of Early Childhood and a copy shall be provided to the child's parent(s) no later than the next business day.
Enrollment Information [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)]
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. The record shall include enrollment information and permission forms signed and dated by the parent(s).
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
Emergency Medical Permission [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i)]
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 the operator to use the programs emergency policies which shall accompany the child on trips
What parents say
I can't say enough great things about BrightPath in South Windsor! Our oldest has attended for just about two years, and our 6-month-old has been there for the past 3 months. From day one, we have felt completely safe and comfortable leaving our children in their care. The staff is incredibly loving, attentive, and I can tell genuinely cares about each child. Our kids have learned so much during their time there, and…
Katie Robidoux · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoExcellent option for child care in South Windsor! They have a well structured preschool curriculum, and even the toddlers follow a similar program geared towards their age group. Our kids have made many new friends, and especially enjoy doing arts & crafts and spending time outdoors on the playground equipment. The staff are wonderful and they provide all meals for the children too. Highly recommend!
Jordan Smith · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoMy son is going to BrightPath SW from the day center opens. He use to go to another daycare where I had many complains. But here I am tension free and had full trust on the teachers. My son enjoy going and feel excited every single day. Staff and teachers are super friendly. Definitely will recommend this center.
Bhumika Sengar · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoWe have been going to Bright Path in South Windsor since my son was an infant and he's now two! He loves his school and teachers. Even on the days when we have some tears at drop off I know they are getting him calmed down and ready for the day within minutes. In fact he cries sometimes when I pick him up because he doesn't want to leave! He now tells me about playing with his friends and teachers. I love how much…
Jennifer Resnick · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
742 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074
Questions about BrightPath South Windsor Child Care Center
Is BrightPath South Windsor Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. BrightPath South Windsor Child Care Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70661), with a licensed capacity of 255 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has BrightPath South Windsor Child Care Center had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 15 violations for BrightPath South Windsor Child Care Center in the last three years, across 8 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 BrightPath South Windsor Child Care Center take?
BrightPath South Windsor Child Care Center 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 BrightPath South Windsor Child Care Center cost?
BrightPath South Windsor Child Care Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
