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Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz
- licensed capacity
- 42
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $275
- year first licensed
- 2025
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About
About Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz
Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz is a licensed child care center in New Paltz, New York. The state has licensed it since May 8, 2025, for up to 42 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM; Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 42 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 42 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Ulster 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.
Infant
Center$285
Home daycare$230
Toddler
Center$275
Home daycare$211
Preschool
Center$254
Home daycare$200
School age
Center$225
Home daycare$200
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 42 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2025
- License number
- #928014
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 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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Aug 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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)
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.8(f) An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz
Is Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 8, 2025.
When was Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 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 Childcare of New Paltz care for?
42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM; Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 256-9657 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz's phone number?
(845) 256-9657.
Where is Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz?
8 Brookside Road, New Paltz, NY 12561. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Kingston & Ulster, 0.6 miles away.