The Vardell Report.Brightpath - Hebron Ave

Across 10 licensing visits from September 2020 to August 2026, OEC cited 55 violations at Brightpath - Hebron Ave.

Visits

10

2020–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations

Violations

55

Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff

Visits With Violations

7

Correction dates are not published

Complaint investigations

0

Investigations opened on a complaint

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A violation is a licensing regulation Connecticut found was not met. OEC publishes what an investigation found, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Aug 262026

   Unannounced full inspection

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-3618

2. Feb 102026

   Investigation

   1 violation

   Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A)Child behavior managementCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2026-119

3. Aug 252025

   Unannounced full inspection

   6 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)PostingsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)Professional developmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E)Child Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a(a)(5)Food Service InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(c)(2)Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance programCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(1)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-3397

4. Sep 62024

   Unannounced full inspection

   21 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C)Enrollment InformationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(c)(3)(C)Sanitary Drinking Fountains/Disposable CupsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)Annual Staff TrainingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)Professional DevelopmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)Child Health Records/Immunizations/TBCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field TripCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(d)(11)Required Toilets/Sinks/SuppliesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)New Staff/Employee OrientationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(e)(2)Current Fire Marshal CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(e)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)First Aid Trained StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)Authorized Released PermissionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)Med Trained Staff/CertificatesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)Ventilation in Toilet RoomCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(h)(2)Impact Absorbing Material under EquipmentCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(e)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(f)CPR Certified StaffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)Proper Refrigeration -45 degreesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(7)Emergency Numbers PostedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-3793

5. Aug 22023

   Unannounced full inspection

   4 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-7a(d)(10)Approved Safety Outlets/CoversCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a(a)(2)Nutritious Snacks/MealsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/DisposedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-3148

6. Nov 212022

   Unannounced partial inspection

   No violations

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-4444

7. Aug 232022

   Follow-up visit

   1 violation

   • 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-2918

8. Jul 212022

   Unannounced full inspection

   12 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-3a(e)(4)Food Service CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)Staff Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)Child Health Records/Immunizations/TBCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-2a(c)(7)Local Health InspectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(e)(2)Current Fire Marshal CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(c)(5)(A) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(5)(B)Group Size: Maximum 20 ChildrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(b)018b-Background ChecksCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)Lead Water Test/Bottled WaterCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a(a)(2)Nutritious Snacks/MealsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d)First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field TripCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-2918

9. Nov 42021

   Unannounced full inspection

   10 violations

   OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

   • 19a-79-3a(e)(4)Food Service CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1)Designated Head Teacher/60%CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(e)(2)Current Fire Marshal CertificateCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-3a(e)(9)Radon TestCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)Child Health Records/Immunizations/TBCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(e)(10)Potentially Hazardous Substances LockedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/DisposedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
   • 19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3)Lead Water Test/Bottled WaterCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

   Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-2747

10. Sep 142020

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2020-2679

Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood publishes each violation it cites, not a risk level for it.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Current Fire Marshal Certificate, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(e)(2) in November 2021, July 2022 and September 2024. The agency describes it this way: Current Fire Marshal Certificate. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   2021222222232425262619a-79-3a(e)(2) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Staff Health Records, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) in July 2022, August 2022 and September 2024. The agency describes it this way: Staff Health Records. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   2021222222232425262619a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB, Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) in November 2021, July 2022 and September 2024. The agency describes it this way: Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   2021222222232425262619a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff), Cited in Three Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in November 2021, July 2022 and August 2023. The agency describes it this way: Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff). Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   2021222222232425262619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) in July 2022 and September 2024. The agency describes it this way: First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   2021222222232425262619a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Local Health Inspection, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-2a(c)(7) in July 2022 and September 2024. The agency describes it this way: Local Health Inspection. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   2021222222232425262619a-79-2a(c)(7) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Food Service Certificate, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(e)(4) in November 2021 and July 2022. The agency describes it this way: Food Service Certificate. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   2021222222232425262619a-79-3a(e)(4) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

   License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a in November 2021 and September 2024. The agency describes it this way: License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   2021222222232425262619a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a across all 10 visits, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Nutritious Snacks/Meals, Cited in Two Visits

   OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a(a)(2) in July 2022 and August 2023. The agency describes it this way: Nutritious Snacks/Meals. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

   2021222222232425262619a-79-6a(a)(2) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Lead Water Test/Bottled Water, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) in November 2021 and July 2022. The agency describes it this way: Lead Water Test/Bottled Water. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    2021222222232425262619a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest
11. 11

    Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-7a(e)(10) in November 2021 and July 2022. The agency describes it this way: Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    2021222222232425262619a-79-7a(e)(10) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest
12. 12

    Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E), Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) in November 2021 and August 2023. The agency describes it this way: Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    2021222222232425262619a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   What changed after 19a-79-3a(e)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Current Fire Marshal Certificate: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

2. 02

   What changed after 19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Staff Health Records: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

3. 03

   What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

4. 04

   What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff): cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

5. 05

   What changed after 19a-6a(c) and/or 19a-6a(d) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

6. 06

   What changed after 19a-79-2a(c)(7) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Local Health Inspection: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

7. 07

   What changed after 19a-79-3a(e)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Food Service Certificate: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

8. 08

   What changed after 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a was cited, and how do you check it now?

   License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

9. 09

   What changed after 19a-79-6a(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Nutritious Snacks/Meals: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

10. 10

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Lead Water Test/Bottled Water: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

11. 11

    What changed after 19a-79-7a(e)(10) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

12. 12

    What changed after 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E): cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

13. 13

    What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

    Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

14. 14

    Has the center ever been referred for legal action or put on a corrective plan, and what changed afterward?

    OEC’s files list no enforcement action in this window.

Program details, inspections, investigations and the violations cited at each are published by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood's Division of Licensing in its daily files on data.ct.gov.

• Child care licensing program data (data.ct.gov)

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · DCCC.70526

  Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2020-2679

  Visit Sep 14, 2020 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2021-2747

  Visit Nov 4, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-2918

  Visit Jul 21, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-2918

  Visit Aug 23, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-4444

  Visit Nov 21, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2023-3148

  Visit Aug 2, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2024-3793

  Visit Sep 6, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-3397

  Visit Aug 25, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2026-119

  Visit Feb 10, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

  Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-3618

  Visit Aug 26, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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