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Brainy Tots Daycare

Bronx, NY 10459 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2025

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About Brainy Tots Daycare

Brainy Tots Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Bronx, New York. The state has licensed it since October 15, 2025, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entry
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
6 months to 4 years (early education); 4 to 12 years (after school care)
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 months to 4 years (early education); 4 to 12 years (after school care)
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumLet's Play!
EnrichmentDaily Spanish Lessons
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyStrict access control; entry limited to authorized staff, parents, and approved family members, Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Brainy Tots Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Bronx County has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Bronx County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$300
Home daycare$250

Toddler

Center$277
Home daycare$220

Preschool

Center$259
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$190

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Brainy Tots Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2025
License number
#933643
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Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit May 1, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 1 rule in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(c)(1) The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Brainy Tots Daycare

Is Brainy Tots Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 15, 2025.

When was Brainy Tots Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on May 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Brainy Tots Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Brainy Tots Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Brainy Tots Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Brainy Tots Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (917) 982-4900 to ask.

What is Brainy Tots Daycare's phone number?

(917) 982-4900.

Where is Brainy Tots Daycare?

Bronx, NY 10459. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).