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Saturday, September 20 | 9:30 – 11:30 am

Experienced Daycare & Preschool in Guilford, CT

Bright Years Academy’s experienced and trained managers and teachers are ready to welcome your child to a safe, nurturing, and educational environment.

In 2023, Bright Years Academy acquired a well-established Guilford child care center with 40 years of community history. We’ve enhanced this legacy with:

  • Fresh renovations and upgrades to existing classrooms
  • A beautiful new addition to serve more Guilford families
  • Retention of long-time teachers for continuity and familiarity

About Our Guilford Child Care Center

Our facility features spacious, light-filled environments that exceed Connecticut’s minimum size requirements:

Outdoor Play Areas

We know how important exercise and outside time is, so we always make sure to give the kids time in one of our five separate, secure outdoor play areas:

  • Dedicated infant area
  • Toddler playground
  • Preschool playground
  • Common space
  • Outdoor classroom

All areas feature safety gates, nationally acclaimed age-appropriate equipment, and shaded structures for sun protection.

Convenience & Security

We value your convenience, which means that our parking spaces are close to the entrance, making for easy drop off and pick up. You can always leave your child’s car seat with us as well!

We value security. A key fob entry system allows access to the center only for enrolled families and staff. An extensive camera system monitors every classroom, hall, entrance, and outdoor play area, and its video feed is viewed throughout the day by the Director.

 Bright Years Academy Guilford Child Care FAQ

How much do Bright Years Academy’s Guilford child care programs cost?

Our Guilford daycare and preschool costs vary based on your child’s age and the number of hours they attend our child care programs. While each child’s needs are unique, we offer flexible payment options, including ACH direct withdrawal and credit card payments.

Bright Years Academy also proudly participates in several assistance programs for qualifying families, including Care4Kids, Military subsidies, DCF, Bright Horizons Back Up Care, and the Middletown School Readiness Program. Learn more about our subsidized childcare options and Book a Tour to discuss a personalized plan for your family.

What’s your child-to-caretaker ratio?

At Bright Years Academy Guilford, we maintain low teacher-to-child ratios to ensure quality care. In our Infant and Toddler classrooms, we have two qualified teachers for up to eight children. Our preschool classrooms feature either one teacher for up to ten children or two teachers for up to twenty.

What’s the best age for a child to start daycare?

The “right” age to start varies for each family. Bright Years Academy Guilford welcomes children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Many parents find that starting infants between 6-12 weeks works well as it establishes routine early, while others prefer to begin around 12-18 months when toddlers benefit from increased socialization. Our specially designed infant/toddler and preschool classrooms cater to each developmental stage with age-appropriate activities and plenty of outdoor time.

Here is a sneak peek at our beautiful new Guilford Daycare & Preschool Center!

Guilford Contact Information

Bright Years Academy – Guilford

441 Boston Street, Guilford, CT 06437

Guilford Center Director

Kim Russell
kimrussell@brightyears.com
(475) 335-8330

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