Bright Futures Child Care
| Address: | 919 Stillson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA |
| Phone: | +1 203-254-2952 |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
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Anonymous User
After a terrible nanny experience when my daughter was 9 mths old that came from a neighbors recommendation even, I visited several daycare facilities in the Fairfield area and was blessed to find Bright Futures had an opening. Immediately upon meeting Heather who runs the program I picked up on how much of a "tight ship" she runs and very much saw that as a positive vs. a negative. Being a more laid back, new mom, I welcomed the structure Heather enforces. Who wants your baby to be "roaming around outside". Heather is very big on taking the children outside for play 2x a day, which is great! Even in the winter they bundle them all up and go for walks. Its unfair of anyone to fault workers for having personal apts., I work and have my share of them! I have recommended Bright Futures to anyone I come across looking for daycare of which two of my friends in Fairfield have joined the program over the last year. Some of the services I have seen: - Complete report on what my daughter ate throughout the day with lots of comments on what she likes/dislikes. - Personal phone calls to tell me if my daughter is having an off day or she fell, etc. They always give me a heads up on the good and bad, which is very appreciated. - The facility is kept very clean and organized, it was easy to get the routine down which can be overwhelming when starting a new daycare. - Friendly workers, they all tell me about my daughter, we now use one of the workers as our babysitter and my daughter is very much attached to them. Being a new mom I often ask Heather for advice and she always gives me information from experience without pressure. Daycare facilities overall in Fairfield are challenging to find openings and they all have their own unique set of rules. I believe there is something for everyone, the best way to find your future daycare is by visiting and speaking with people who use the facility. Reading a negative post below from someone who never attended the program certainly should be taken at face value.
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Anonymous User
My wife and I have had our 20-month-old daughter at Bright Futures since she was 12 months old. I have to say that we could not be more pleased with this particular day care. It is truly a place that helps ease our mind while we are at work because we know she is safe and well taken care of. After extensive research of a number of day cares in Fairfield, we decided that the tight-knit group at Bright Futures would be best for our daughter. The limited number of children and small employee to child ratio gave a more "family" type of atmosphere as compared to larger facilities. I remember telling my wife that one of the criteria I had when reviewing a day care was to see if the employees could take care of our daughter at least as well, if not better, than us. After initially meeting the two owners and several of the employees, we felt confident that this particular criteria was going to be met. The teachers at Bright Futures genuinely care of the kids and provide the best care. Over the last 8 months, we have found that Bright Futures has done a fantastic job teaching our daughter. Their daily schedule provides structure and routine for her. Bright Futures fosters a fun learning environment that incorporates age-appropriate activities such as art projects, reading, singing, playing, etc... Appropriate social interactions are constantly nurtured. Outdoor time is provided twice daily if possible, and throughout the winter too, so the children can enjoy some fresh air and run around. I can not say enough about how happy we are with Bright Futures. We constantly rave about her school to our friends and have recommended it to our friends searching for a place for their child. Thanks Bright Futures!
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Anonymous User
My 18 month old daughter has been attending Bright Futures since she was 3 months old. Being a first time dad I couldnt have been more nervous about sending my little angel to be cared for by people I had just met. Fifteen months later I couldnt be more proud of the beautiful girl she is becoming and I give a lot of that credit to Bright Futures. As part of her quickly expanding vocabulary she already says please and thank you when asking for something she wants. She is the first one to share everything that she has, often offering her mother and I part of her favorite snack before she even takes a bite. I wont even call our new found friends at Bright Futures staff members as they are so much more than that to us now. Jessie can often be found leading the dance party at the end of a long day (our daughter now has some great moves). Christina loves our daughter as if she was one of her own and always gives us a big smile when we see her around town. Heather and Jeff have offered their expertise and support inside the classroom as we learn how to be the best parents we can be and outside the classroom through our own personal ups and downs. Bright Futures is clearly a hidden gem and we are grateful that our daughter is blossoming in such a warm and caring environment.
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Anonymous User
I have had my daughter at Bright Futures since she was 6 months old. Following an exhausting search for the perfect place, Bright Futures came highly recommended from a (very picky) co-worker, and both my daughter and I felt completely comfortable from the minute we walked in. They have found the sweet spot between home care and large facility - a daycare that is both personal and flexible-yet-structured. My daughter is not an "easy" child, yet Heather and Christina put in a lot of time, love, and inordinate amounts of patience to make her feel comfortable and happy. The knowledge that Heather brings to the table has helped out a nervous mommy on many occasions too, and even at the end of an exhausting day, her and the staff are happy to tell you all about your childs day and suggest ways we can all work together to make sure every child is happy and progressing. My daughter has flourished there, and I know she would not have progressed as quickly as she has if had not been for the entire staff at Bright Futures. She could even say the alphabet AND count to 15 at the age of 2! My only complaint is she has to leave when she turns three...but i know she will be FULLY prepared for pre-school, sniff sniff...
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Anonymous User
I never enrolled my child in this daycare, but have done a lot of research on it. I felt that this place is very restrictive for children - small children are not allowed to roam around outside (or even inside). The director was completely unwilling to respond to any of my simple requests - I am glad that these requests were very simple and I wonder how bad it could have gotten if my requests involved giving my child medicine. The teachers are continuously in and out. They have dentist appointments, masters classes, etc. Caring for children is clearly not their priority.
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Anonymous User
Our 5 year old spent 2 years of his life with the Bright Futures staff and we now have our 14 month old enrolled. The experience has been exceptional. Clean, professional and more than just day care. The Deans and their team are our extended family. A professionally managed business and caring staff. Everything is open for discussion right from the start. You will feel comfortable leaving your babies here, I assure you. We looked around for a long time and nothing compared for a young child with busy, loving parents.