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Bright Beginnings Child Care Center

2469 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 123043.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$275
year first licensed
2024

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About Bright Beginnings Child Care Center

Bright Beginnings Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Schenectady, New York. The state has licensed it since January 19, 2024, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Schenectady County has a median price of $275 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.
Schenectady County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

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 Bright Beginnings Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2024
License number
#896354
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Sep 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center. (not corrected)

  2. Jul 8, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

  3. Jun 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 4, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b)(1) Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

  6. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

  8. Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Bright Beginnings Child Care Center

Is Bright Beginnings Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 19, 2024.

When was Bright Beginnings Child Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 10 visits 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 Bright Beginnings Child Care Center care for?

49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Bright Beginnings Child Care Center's hours?

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

How much does Bright Beginnings Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 280-7035 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Child Care Center's phone number?

(518) 280-7035.

Where is Bright Beginnings Child Care Center?

2469 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12304. The nearest other daycare we list is MB Imagine ECE, 0.5 miles away.

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