BRIGHT FUTURES CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER

License #DCGH.16298 · FAIRFIELD, CT · Capacity —

Lifetime deficiency profile

54 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

54 citations across this facility's inspection history. Top 10 below — click any rule to read the plain-English summary, evidence inspectors look for, and how to fix.

RuleTimes citedSample narrative
19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 4 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, supervis…
19a-79-9a(a)(2) 4 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 facil…
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 3 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 …
19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) 3 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…
19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 3 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 en…
19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 2 All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility …
19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 2 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 req…
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 2 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 cle…
19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 2 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 de…
19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 2 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 …

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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 12, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood