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Bright Beginnings Port Washington

Port Washington, NY 11050 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2025

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About Bright Beginnings Port Washington

Bright Beginnings Port Washington is a licensed group home daycare in Port Washington, New York. The state has licensed it since July 10, 2025, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool and toddler care. 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Meals provided
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Ages 1 – 5 years
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 1 – 5 years
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
EnrichmentExtracurricular sports (yoga, basketball, baseball, golf, soccer), music, dance, art, cooking classes
StaffLicensed, background-checked, and trained in CPR and first aid
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Early drop-off (from 7:30 AM) & late pick-up (until 7:00 PM) available on request
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Port Washington has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Nassau 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.
Nassau 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 Port Washington

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2025
License number
#934689
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(o) All residences used for group family day care homes must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

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 Port Washington

Is Bright Beginnings Port Washington licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 10, 2025.

When was Bright Beginnings Port Washington last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Port Washington had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 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 Port Washington care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Bright Beginnings Port Washington's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings Port Washington cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (917) 418-5985 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Port Washington's phone number?

(917) 418-5985.

Where is Bright Beginnings Port Washington?

Port Washington, NY 11050. 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).