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Childcare center · Fairfield, CT
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM - FAIRFIELD
A licensed child care center in Fairfield, Connecticut, with its state inspection history from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 356 BLACK ROCK TPKE, Fairfield, CT 06825
Phone: (203) 870-8300
OEC license number: DCCC.70278
View the official record on Connecticut's eLicense lookup (search license number DCCC.70278).
Inspection history
Last 3 years: November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated
- 4 inspections
- 1 follow-up visit
- 5 violations cited on these visits
A violation means an inspector found a licensing rule wasn't met at the time of the visit. Programs are expected to fix what was cited, and the state often asks for a written corrective action plan. Read the official record for details.
Below are all 18 visits in the state's files from October 27, 2016 to November 2, 2026, newest first, with 20 violations in all. A follow-up visit checks on violations cited earlier. Each violation shows OEC's short title for it and the regulation cited. The rule text shows which regulation was cited, not what the inspector saw; ask the program or OEC for details. A case result of "Corrective Action Plan" means the state asked the program for a written plan to fix what was cited, and "Closed" means the state lists the case as closed. Case results and status are shown as the state published them.
November 2, 2026 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-4641
May 28, 2026 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-2296
May 22, 2026 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 2 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-2296
088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
111- Outdoor space
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)
Rule cited (text as published)
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 of water and not allowed to become compacted. Acceptable shock absorbing surfaces may include mulch, sand, and wood chips. Synthetic material that is less than eight inches in depth, including but not limited to, rubber mats or tiles may be acceptable surfaces provided the operator maintains documentation on the licensed premises that the synthetic material is manufactured for this purpose, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and sufficient to cushion the fall of a child. Concrete, asphalt, grass and dirt shall not be considered a shock absorbing surface. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. Nuts, bolts and screws shall be tight; and those that protrude shall be covered or protected. Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability when recommended by the manufacturer. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. The operator shall provide documentation to the Office, upon request, by a certified playground safety inspector that newly constructed playgrounds and all newly installed playground equipment that are set in position and anchored in such a way to last indefinitely are designed and installed in accordance with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Society for Testing and Materials Standards. Drinking water shall be available and accessible to children. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents. All play equipment, fences, and structures shall not pose a hazard.
July 7, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-2775
040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(c)(2)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(10)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
April 23, 2024 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-1648
May 3, 2023 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2023-1708
140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
Regulation: 19a-79-10(k)(5)
Rule cited (text as published)
Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.
July 11, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-2760
October 13, 2021 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2021-2316
October 6, 2021 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 2 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2021-2316
006-Policies
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)
Rule cited (text as published)
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, emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, 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. Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room.
140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name
Regulation: 19a-79-10(k)(5)
Rule cited (text as published)
Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.
March 4, 2020 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2020-967
February 24, 2020 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2020-967
021b-Supervision
Regulation: 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall be responsible for assuring the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.
November 19, 2019 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2019-5771
April 16, 2019 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 2 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2019-1794
017-Professional Development
Regulation: 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)
Rule cited (text as published)
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 documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on program’s policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall develop, implement and maintain a written plan for professional development in child care. The operator shall have documentation of a professional development plan for each program staff member which shall be maintained on site at the facility and made available for review.
082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
October 5, 2018 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed, closed October 25, 2018 · Inspection number X2018-5157
July 23, 2018 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed July 26, 2018 · Inspection number X2018-3519
July 2, 2018 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed July 26, 2018 · Inspection number X2018-3519
006-Policies
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)
Rule cited (text as published)
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, emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, 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. Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room.
114-Free Standing Cribs
Regulation: 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
001b-Administration
Regulation: 19a-79-3a
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care.
July 28, 2017 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 4 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed August 16, 2017 · Inspection number X2017-3882
082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
089-Playground Free From Hazards
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed
Regulation: 19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Regulation: 19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)
Rule cited (text as published)
Soft surfaces and gas-trapping objects such as pillows, quilts, sheepskins, soft bumpers or stuffed toys shall not be placed under or with an infant for sleeping and shall be kept out of the infant's crib or bed.
October 27, 2016 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 2 violations
Case status: Closed, closed November 2, 2016 · Inspection number X2016-5084
041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
Regulation: 19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(g)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
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- Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Program Data: program details.
- Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Inspections: visit dates, types and case results.
- Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Violations: violations and regulation text.
All three are published by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood on data.ct.gov as Public Domain. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published; a few visit dates in the files fall far in the future, and we list those as not published. Program details last checked November 12, 2026.