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BrightPath Windsor West Child Care Center

Daycare center in Windsor, CT. 1045 Day Hill Rd, Windsor, CT 06095

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BrightPath Windsor West Child Care Center in Windsor, CT
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity154 children
Violations, last 3 years34
On the register since2016

About the program

BrightPath Windsor West Child Care Center is a licensed daycare center in Windsor, Connecticut, on the state register since 2016. It is licensed for 154 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

BrightPath Windsor West is a NAEYC-accredited child care center in Windsor, Connecticut, serving children from infancy through school age.

The program states NAEYC accreditation and includes meals.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. BrightPath Windsor West 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

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Licence typeChild Care Center · DCCC.70307
Licence statusActive since 2016
Licensed capacity154 children
Inspections on file7
AccreditationNAEYC (stated by the program)
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years34Area median for centers: 15
Inspections on file7
All violations on file47Most recent March 2026

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.

Cited March 3, 2026

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited September 24, 2025

Postings [19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)]

Regulation: The operator shall post the following items in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public: the license, the OEC complaint procedure, menus, No Smoking signs, the plan for administrative oversight, the radon test, the OEC Inspection report (posted or available), the safe sleep policy and the OEC Developmental Milestones document.

Cited September 24, 2025

Comprehensive background checks [19a-79-4a(b)]

Regulation: The operator shall ensure that all program staff have completed a comprehensive background check before they have unsupervised access to children. 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. The operator shall obtain from each prospective employee, who is eighteen years of age or older, for a position that requires the provision of care to a child or involves uns

Cited September 24, 2025

Staff Health Records [19a-79-4a(a)(1)]

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, completed within 12 months before the date of employment for new program staff, and every 36 months for current program staff. Such statement shall document the presence of any known medical or emotional illness or disorder that would currently pose a risk to children.

Cited September 24, 2025

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.

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Cited September 24, 2025

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

Cited September 24, 2025

Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)]

Regulation: All unused or expired medication, except for controlled substances, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed for three years which shall be signed by both parties.

Cited September 24, 2025

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

Cited September 24, 2025

Annual policy training for program staff [19a-79-3a(b)(6)]

Regulation: The operator shall assure annual training for all current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures.

Cited September 24, 2025

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

Cited September 24, 2025

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.

Cited September 24, 2025

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.

Cited September 24, 2025

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

Cited September 24, 2025

Feeding [19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5)]

Regulation: Infants shall be removed from their cribs and held for all bottle feedings. They may be placed in chairs for all other feedings. Infants and toddlers shall be removed from their cribs or playpens at other intervals during the day for individual cuddlings and for verbal communication. They shall be allowed to crawl and toddle as age and development permit. Each infant shall be placed in a prone (front) position part of the time when awake. When food and liquids are served a written statement spec

Cited September 30, 2024

Enrollment Information [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(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).

Cited September 30, 2024

Sanitary Drinking Fountains/Disposable Cups [19a-79-7a(c)(3)(C)]

Regulation: Sanitary drinking fountains or individual disposable drinking cups shall be provided and accessible to the children at all times.

Cited September 30, 2024

Menus [19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)]

Regulation: When a child care center or group child care home provides either meals or snacks, menus shall be prepared at least one (1) week in advance, dated and copies posted in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public. Changes shall be documented by the end of the program day. A copy of what was served shall be kept on file for three (3) months.

Cited September 30, 2024

Consultant Agreements/Contracts [19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)]

Regulation: A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by tel

Cited September 30, 2024

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

Cited September 30, 2024

Approved Safety Outlets/Covers [19a-79-7a(d)(10)]

Regulation: Electrical outlets shall be provided with safety covers or approved safety outlets. The use and maintenance of electrical cords, appliances and adaptors shall be in full compliance with state codes.

Cited September 30, 2024

Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies [19a-79-7a(d)(11)]

Regulation: Requirements regarding toilet and washing facilities shall be satisfied. Programs shall provide changing and sanitary facilities appropriate to meet the individual needs of children. Programs serving under age 6 shall have at least 1 toilet and sink with hot and cold running water for every 16 children. Programs serving only school age children shall have at least 1 toilet and sink with running water for every 25 children. Toilet tissue, soap, single use disposable towels and a waste receptacle

Cited September 30, 2024

Rugs Secured [19a-79-7a(e)(5)]

Regulation: Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor.

Cited September 30, 2024

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.

Cited September 30, 2024

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

Cited September 30, 2024

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.

Cited September 30, 2024

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.

Cited September 30, 2024

Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed [19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)]

Regulation: Every area used by children shall be adequately ventilated and have a thermometer affixed to the wall. The ambient air temperature shall be at least sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit.

Cited September 30, 2024

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).

Cited September 30, 2024

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

Cited September 30, 2024

Proper Refrigeration -45 degrees [19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)]

Regulation: There shall be proper refrigeration of no more than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit for perishable foods in all child care centers and group child care homes and on field trips. The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be clean, well lighted and ventilated, protected by window screening and provided with hot and cold running water, adequate and safe storage for food and supplies and refrigeration.

Cited September 30, 2024

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.

Cited September 30, 2024

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.

Cited September 30, 2024

Children's Linens/Clothing/Bedding Stored Individually [19a-79-10(f)]

Regulation: A supply of linen and emergency clothing shall be available for each child in the child care center or group child care home at all times. All children's linens shall be washed at least weekly and as needed. Each child's linens and clothing shall be stored individually. Plastic bags shall not be accessible to infants and toddlers.

Cited September 20, 2023

No Violations [-]

Regulation: -

Cited August 11, 2023

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

Cited September 2, 2022

Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed [19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)]

Regulation: Every area used by children shall be adequately ventilated and have a thermometer affixed to the wall. The ambient air temperature shall be at least sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit.

Cited September 2, 2022

All Openings for Ventilation Screened [19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a]

Regulation: The kitchen in child care centers or group child care homes that is used for the preparation and serving of food to children shall be ventilated and protected by window screening.

Cited September 2, 2022

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.

Cited September 2, 2022

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.

Cited September 2, 2022

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.

Cited September 2, 2022

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.

Cited September 2, 2022

Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged [19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)]

Regulation: Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents.

Cited September 2, 2022

Toileting Needs Met [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(B)]

Regulation: Programs shall provide changing and sanitary facilities appropriate to meet the individual needs of children who are enrolled at the facility who need assistance with toileting or who are not independent with toileting.

Cited September 2, 2022

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.

Cited September 2, 2022

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

Cited September 2, 2022

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.

Cited September 2, 2022

Hand Washing Policy Posted/Followed [19a-79-10(e)(7) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(8)]

Regulation: The hands of the staff and the children shall be washed before and after each diaper change. Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area.

What parents say

Our family has been using BrightPath Windsor West now for about 8 months now and have never been happier. The teachers and staff are absolutely incredible in every way! Our daughter comes home every day with new learnings, and we see how hard everyone works and how invested they are. If my parents weren't adament about babysitting a few times a week, we would gladly send her full-time. She loves it! We love it! Best…

Stephanie Daige · 5/5 on Google · 3 months ago

We bring our toddler here for convenience, Amazon is right up the road but I have mixed feelings. Granted she’s learning how to spell her name but before she started here she was potty trained!!!! Now she’s regressed. Poops on herself everyday at school! Very frustrating. We only buy pull ups for sleep, now she wears them like panties! The teacher gone tell us it’s too many kids to just take her when she needs to go.…

Kendriana Manning · 1/5 on Google · 5 months ago

The teachers treat our son like gold. We couldn’t be more grateful for the way they care for him. We feel so safe and secure leaving him there because we know how much love and affection he gets. Ms Melissa & Ms Christina were his infant teachers and cuddled him endlessly and now Ms Shawna and Ms Tasia are spoiling him with more love and fun in the toddler classroom. Center is well-run and clean and management is…

Christopher Savas · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

This place is amazing! My daughter started Brightpath about a month ago and it was the best decision we could have made! She was in another daycare in town that we were unhappy with. I was so worried about her transition to a new daycare, but she adjusted so well. The staff are absolutely amazing! The price is more than her previous daycare, but it is worth every penny! They provide well balanced meals for breakfast,…

m A · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

1045 Day Hill Rd, Windsor, CT 06095

Questions about BrightPath Windsor West Child Care Center

Is BrightPath Windsor West Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. BrightPath Windsor West Child Care Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70307), with a licensed capacity of 154 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has BrightPath Windsor West Child Care Center had any inspection violations?

Connecticut records 34 violations for BrightPath Windsor West Child Care Center in the last three years, across 7 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 Windsor West Child Care Center take?

BrightPath Windsor West 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 Windsor West Child Care Center cost?

BrightPath Windsor West 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.

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