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Bright Beginnings of Rockland

New City, NY 10956 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2011
Call (914) 420-5785Website

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About Bright Beginnings of Rockland

Bright Beginnings of Rockland is a licensed group home daycare in New City, New York. The state has licensed it since December 20, 2011, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
6 weeks to school age
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
16 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
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m -5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to school age
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
CurriculumNYS Pre School curriculum
StaffHealth and Safety trained, First Aid and CPR certified, MAT (Medicine Administration Trained)
TransportationTransportation (bussing provided if child attends a school within the Pearl River Central School District)
MoreFounded 2011
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings of Rockland has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Rockland County has a median price of $300 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.
Rockland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

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 of Rockland

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2011
License number
#541724
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • 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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  1. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.8(j)(3) When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

  3. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      416.12(q) If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly marked with the child's first and last name.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.11(i)(22) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

    • Records and paperwork

      416.8(j)(3) When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

  5. Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Bright Beginnings of Rockland

Is Bright Beginnings of Rockland licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 20, 2011.

When was Bright Beginnings of Rockland last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings of Rockland had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 12 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 of Rockland care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Bright Beginnings of Rockland's hours?

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

How much does Bright Beginnings of Rockland cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 420-5785 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings of Rockland's phone number?

(914) 420-5785.

Where is Bright Beginnings of Rockland?

New City, NY 10956. 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).