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Bright Years Southbury

1486 SOUTHFORD RD, Southbury CT 06488 · License #DCCC.70682 · Center · Child Care Center

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Capacity 82 childrenAges 6 mo – 52 yrLast inspected Apr 27, 2026

Contact

Phone: (203) 264-3735
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Address: 1486 SOUTHFORD RD, Southbury CT 06488 · Directions

Hours

Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.

Care & schedule

When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

Ages not published.

Does not accept Care 4 Kids
Licensed for 82 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by Connecticut OEC

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How This Facility Compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

1.8

Southbury average

2.9

Connecticut average

3.2

Inspection History & Violations

Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

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Apr 27, 2026Unannounced inspection - full4 violationsCitedDetailsHide

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.

[19a-79-7a(c)(2)] · Corrected May 8, 2026

The materials and equipment available and used by children shall be developmentally appropriate for the ages of the children served.

[19a-79-7a(g)(4)] · Corrected May 8, 2026

All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is used by, or around, children. Any furniture, equipment and toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed or repaired as indicated.

[19a-79-7a(g)(5)] · Corrected May 8, 2026

Substantiated Complaints

Complaint

Dec 17, 2025

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 01/13/2026

Complaint

Feb 21, 2025

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 04/23/2025

Complaint

Feb 21, 2025

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 04/23/2025

Questions to Ask on Your Tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1How do you log medication administration, and who verifies it?
2When was your last playground and facility safety check, and what did it find?
3How do you maintain caregiver-to-child ratios during shift changes, lunch breaks, and pickup?

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Data synced from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error

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.

Apr 12, 2023Unannounced inspection - full9 violationsCitedDetailsHide

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. All windows that open to the outside and are used for ventilation shall be equipped with 16 mesh screening...and to prevent the entrance of vectors. There shall be effective measures taken to prevent vermin from entering or breeding in the facility.

[19-79-6a(a)(6);19a-79-7a(d)(4)];19a-79-7a(e)(16) · Corrected May 9, 2023

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.

[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] · Corrected May 9, 2023

All windows that open to the outside and are used for ventilation shall be protected to prevent falls.

[19a-79-7a(d)(4)] · Corrected May 9, 2023

Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.

[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] · Corrected May 9, 2023

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.

[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] · Corrected May 9, 2023

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.

[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] · Corrected May 9, 2023

The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.

[19a-79-7a(h)(7)] · Corrected May 9, 2023

The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.

[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] · Corrected May 9, 2023

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.

[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] · Corrected May 9, 2023

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Bright Years Southbury

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The materials and equipment available and used by children shall be developmentally appropriate for the ages of the children served.

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All staff in the child care center and group child care home shall demonstrate the personal qualities necessary to care for and work with children, relate to adults and relate to the parent(s).

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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 and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.

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.

The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.

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All windows that open to the outside and are used for ventilation shall be protected to prevent falls.

Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.

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.

The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.

The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.

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.

The operator shall post radon test results in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public.

Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area.

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.

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.

The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.