BRIGHT BEGINNINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM - WESTPORT

Inspection history

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 8 visits in the state's files from January 31, 2022 to February 19, 2026, newest first, with 11 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.

1. February 19, 2026 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed

   Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-671

2. March 31, 2025 · Follow-up visit · No violations listed

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-827

3. March 10, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-827

   • 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.

   • 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.

4. January 5, 2024 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed

   Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-98

5. January 23, 2023 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2023-245

   • 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.

   • 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

     Regulation: 19a-79-9a(a)(3)

     Rule cited (text as published)

     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).

6. May 6, 2022 · CO/NCAP monitoring visit · No violations listed

   Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-1603

7. January 31, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 4 violations

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-118

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • 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.

8. January 31, 2022 · CO/NCAP monitoring visit · 1 violation

   Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-116

   • 164-CO/NCAP Compliance Violation(s)

     Regulation: -

     Rule cited (text as published)

     A program shall comply with conditions of any Negotiated Corrective Action Plan or Consent Order.

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Sources

• 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.