Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program
Daycare center in Westport, CT. 49 Weston Rd, Westport, CT 06880
About the program
Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program is a licensed daycare center in Westport, Connecticut, on the state register since 2020. It is licensed for 76 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program provides infant, toddler, and preschool care across five locations in Connecticut.
The program follows a play-based approach and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,967 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.
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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
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.
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 15 violations on file
No Violations [-]
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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.
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.
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).
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CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s) [-]
Regulation: A program shall comply with conditions of any Negotiated Corrective Action Plan or Consent Order.
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
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
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.
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.
What parents say
The teachers at Bright Beginnings Westport have taken such great care of our 3 year old son and he loves seeing them every morning. We are so grateful for the love and care they give him and for his wonderful experience at the school.
Colleen Probert · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe have had our two children (3.5 and 2) enrolled for a little over a year now and have nothing but good things to say about Bright Beginnings Westport. My 3.5 still insists on going back to her old classroom to see her old teacher and give her a hug while loving every minute in the pre-k classroom. Her current teachers tell me she is very busy telling them stories all day long. The teachers helped us every step…
Claire Weslow · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoOur experience with Bright Beginnings Westport has been wonderful. My 3 year old daughter is in the preschool/pre-k class and has been attending since she was 8 months old. My son started recently at just 5 months old. I wholeheartedly recommend Bright Beginnings to any parent looking for nurturing environment for their children of any age. The staff at Bright Beginnings is very friendly and attentive. Communication…
Sarah Biggers Smith · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoOur family has had a wonderful experience at BB Westport. My older son still talks about his teachers and the experiences he had while attending BB Westport since the age of 2.5. He was more than prepared to transition to Kindergarten socially, emotionally and academically. We are so grateful for the whole staff. Our younger son loves loves loves his teachers there and we couldn’t be happier. The teachers and staff…
Sarah OMahoney · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
49 Weston Rd, Westport, CT 06880
Questions about Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program
Is Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program licensed?
Yes. Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70544), with a licensed capacity of 76 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 6 violations for Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program in the last three years, across 7 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 12. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program take?
Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program cost?
Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
