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Childcare center · Stamford, CT
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM - STAMFORD
A licensed child care center in Stamford, Connecticut, with its state inspection history from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 430 HIGH RIDGE RD, Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (203) 595-5500
OEC license number: DCCC.70026
View the official record on Connecticut's eLicense lookup (search license number DCCC.70026).
Inspection history
Last 3 years: November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated
- 5 inspections
- 2 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 20 visits in the state's files from January 5, 2012 to March 23, 2026, newest first, with 37 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.
March 23, 2026 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-1172
December 1, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-4494
May 27, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-2074
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.
May 27, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed
Case status: Opened · Inspection number X2025-2073
June 3, 2024 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-2434
103-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Labeling/Storage
Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(5)
Rule cited (text as published)
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 stored in a safe manner, inaccessible to other children, to allow for quick access in an emergency.
June 26, 2023 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2023-2594
074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)
Rule cited (text as published)
All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have adequate lighting.
July 21, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-2912
018b-Background Checks
Regulation: 19a-79-4a(b)
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 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.
September 7, 2021 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2021-1929
August 10, 2020 · Unannounced inspection (partial) · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2020-2004
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 12, 2019 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2019-3669
August 22, 2018 · Follow-up visit · 2 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2018-4404
039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports
Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(3)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
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.
August 21, 2018 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 2 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2018-4404
045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Regulation: 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
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.
December 8, 2017 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed December 8, 2017 · Inspection number X2017-5938
009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(2)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
May 5, 2017 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 8 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed May 24, 2017 · Inspection number X2017-2268
038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)
Rule cited (text as published)
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 necessary.
045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Regulation: 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(10)
Rule cited (text as published)
Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
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.
102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space
Regulation: 19a-79-10(d)(1)
Rule cited (text as published)
In child care centers that serve children under three years of age, there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of staff and children in the program space. Visual contact with all other children shall be maintained while changing diapers or using the sink. Child care centers which staff three (3) adults to a group size of eight (8) infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the program area. Separate sinks shall be available for purposes other than hand washing after diaper changing within child care centers. Group child care homes shall have a sink accessible for hand washing other than the sink used for food preparation.
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.
133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
Regulation: 19a-79-10(h)(2)
Rule cited (text as published)
Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age.
August 1, 2016 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed August 17, 2016 · Inspection number X2016-3782
009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(2)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
069-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.
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.
March 9, 2016 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 4 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed March 17, 2016 · Inspection number X2016-1115
045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Regulation: 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8
Regulation: 19a-79-10(c)(3)
Rule cited (text as published)
For children under three years of age, the group size shall not exceed eight (8) children.
116-Chairs for Feeding/Stable/Safety Straps/Locking Tray
Regulation: 19a-79-10(d)(2)(C)
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 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.
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.
June 4, 2015 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 7 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed June 23, 2015 · Inspection number X2015-2100
027-Logs/Visits Documented
Regulation: 19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
070-Rugs Secured
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(5)
Rule cited (text as published)
Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor.
076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(10)
Rule cited (text as published)
Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.
120-Washed/Disinfected
Regulation: 19a-79-10(e)(4)
Rule cited (text as published)
Diapering areas shall be washed and disinfected after each use.
126-Cribs/Cots Washed/Disinfected
Regulation: 19a-79-10(f)(4)
Rule cited (text as published)
When cribs and cots are shared, they must be washed and disinfected and linens changed between children.
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.
066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed
Regulation: 19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
December 19, 2013 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 5 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed January 3, 2014 · Inspection number X2013-3300
001-Local Health Inspection
Regulation: 19a-79-2a(c)(7)
Rule cited (text as published)
At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.
004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment.
009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate
Regulation: 19a-79-3a(e)(2)
Rule cited (text as published)
The operator shall post the current fire marshal certificate in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.
038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Regulation: 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)
Rule cited (text as published)
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 necessary.
102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Regulation: 19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)
Rule cited (text as published)
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.
January 5, 2012 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed, closed February 22, 2012 · Inspection number X2012-408
January 5, 2012 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed, closed January 5, 2012 · Inspection number X2012-35
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