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Bright Start Early Learning Academy

108-10 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 114355.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
2024

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About

About Bright Start Early Learning Academy

Bright Start Early Learning Academy is a school-age program in Jamaica, New York. It is registered with the state (since June 10, 2024), for up to 40 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Start Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Queens County has a median price of $225 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Queens 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 Bright Start Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
40 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2024
License number
#917687
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Background checks 6
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Other rules 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. Aug 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

  2. May 29, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. 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 school-age child care program at any one time. (not corrected)

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(5) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and (not corrected)

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(4) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part; (not corrected)

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(3) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title; (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(1)(i) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: at the time of initial school age child care program application; (not corrected)

    • Other rules

      413.2(b)(4)(i) Age of children: A school-age child care program may provide care for school- age children of any age. If the program provides care for children over 13 years of age, the program must meet all regulatory standards in regard to such children just as if the children were under 13 years of age. No child may be admitted unless the child is enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade or is at least six years of age. Children may receive care through the conclusion of high school. (not corrected)

  3. Mar 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(6) Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

  4. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 16, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. 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 school-age child care program at any one time.

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(j) When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(k) Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(6) Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(2) Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

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 Start Early Learning Academy

Is Bright Start Early Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Bright Start Early Learning Academy is registered with the state and operating, first licensed June 10, 2024. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bright Start Early Learning Academy last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Start Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 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 Start Early Learning Academy care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Bright Start Early Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Start Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 206-2123 to ask.

What is Bright Start Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(718) 206-2123.

Where is Bright Start Early Learning Academy?

108-10 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Start Early Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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