Bright Horizons at Suffield
Daycare center in Suffield, CT. 228 Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT 06078
About the program
Bright Horizons at Suffield is a licensed daycare center in Suffield, Connecticut, on the state register since 2006. It is licensed for 120 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
A Bright Horizons child care center in Suffield, Connecticut, serving children from six weeks to six years old.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Bright Horizons at Suffield 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.
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.
Labeling and storage [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(A-B)]
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. Only personnel authorized to administer medication may be provided with the means to access such medication. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law.
2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization [19a-79-3a(l)]
Regulation: A child care center or group child care home with a preschool endorsement may deem a child who is thirty-two to thirty-six months of age, inclusive, to be three years of age for purposes of enrolling such child in a preschool program provided such child care center or group child care home receives written authorization from such child�s parent and the director to so enroll such child in the preschool program. The written authorization shall be kept on file at the child care center or group chil
Lighting [19a-79-7a(e)(7-9)]
Regulation: All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle or equivalent of lighting per square foot. Child care centers and group child care homes shall have at least fifty foot candles or equivalent of light per square foot in rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work. There shall be at least thirty foot candles of light or equivalent in other work or play areas. Programs that serve exclusi
Child Health Records [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(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 a health record that shall include date of birth, a signed physical examination form including the child's date of birth, a statement about the child's general health and
Show all 23 violations on file
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.
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.
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.
Operable CO Detector on 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 (1) operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the facility.
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.
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.
Unused Portions of Liquids Discarded [19a-79-10(k)(2)]
Regulation: Unused portions of formula, breast milk or other liquids shall be discarded after each feeding.
Food Service Certificate [19a-79-3a(e)(4)]
Regulation: The operator shall post a food service certificate as required by the local director of health in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
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.
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
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.
Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees [19a-79-7a(e)(3)]
Regulation: The water heating equipment shall deliver water at the tap, the temperature of which shall be within a range of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit. It shall have the capacity to deliver the required amounts at all times in conformance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code.
Lifeguard Certified/Supervision [19a-79-4a(d)(6)]
Regulation: When children are participating in swimming or wading as part of the program, whether at the facility or on a field trip, there shall be a person directly supervising the children who holds a current lifeguard certification accepted by the Office of Early Childhood.
Rugs Secured [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]
Regulation: Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor.
Swimming: Staff/Child Ratios [19a-79-4a(c)(4)(C)(ii) through (v)]
Regulation: When children are participating in swimming or wading as part of the program, whether at the facility or on a field trip, specific staff child ratios shall be maintained at all times with the children.
018b-Background Checks [19a-79-4a(b)]
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 evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request.
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
First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip [19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)]
Regulation: The facility shall maintain at least one (1) portable, readily available first aid kit wherever children are in care, including field trips, outdoor play areas and one to remain at the facility if all the children do not attend the field trip. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to staff at all times but out of the reach of children. The first aid kit shall contain specified items and be restocked after use, and an inventory shall be conducted at least
What parents say
Our family has been at Bright Horizons Suffield for almost 5 years and I couldn't imagine sending our kids anywhere else. The teachers and directors at Bright Horizons treat our kids as if they were their own. Every single day I am grateful for what they do - their kindness is genuine, their attention to curriculum is impressive (from infants to kindergarten prep) and their creativity is inspiring! The amount of art…
Molly Renzullo · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoI really cannot say a negative thing about our experience at Bright Horizons! We’ve been so happy (and still are) with everything from communication, the facility, and of course - how happy our 18 month old is! She is progressing developmentally as well! Someone is always willing to speak with you, in detail, regarding any concerns/questions you have whether it’s over the phone or when you’re there at…
Two Bells · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoAbsolutely love Bright Horizons at Suffield and couldn't imagine sending our child anywhere else. All of the teachers have been great and responsive to any questions we have. The daily tracking app is awesome to get daily updates and pictures of our child playing. Would absolutely recommend this place for your child.
Jeremy L · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoBright Horizons has amazing teachers and leadership - they're communicative, caring and genuinely nice to interact with. Our son has grown tremendously from the caring attention and education that his Bright Horizons family has provided. When we drop him off at the center, we know he's getting everything he needs to help him reach his full potential and most importantly, he loves going to daycare each day.
Meredith Messenger · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoGetting there
228 Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT 06078
Questions about Bright Horizons at Suffield
Is Bright Horizons at Suffield licensed?
Yes. Bright Horizons at Suffield holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.16312), with a licensed capacity of 120 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bright Horizons at Suffield had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 12 violations for Bright Horizons at Suffield 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 Horizons at Suffield take?
Bright Horizons at Suffield 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 Suffield cost?
Bright Horizons at Suffield does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
