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Brightpath

2331 Bowen Road, Elma, NY 140595.0· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
81
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2017
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About

About Brightpath

Brightpath is a licensed child care center in Elma, New York. The state has licensed it since July 7, 2017, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals provided

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
81 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6 a.m. - 6 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Play-based
EnrichmentMusic, Yoga, dance programs
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Toddler program supports potty training
DiscountsMilitary Discount
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language (ASL)
Licensed capacity81 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Brightpath has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Erie County has a median price of $289 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.
Erie 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 Brightpath

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
81 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2017
License number
#795429
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 17 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(3) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are 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;

  10. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Mar 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

  5. Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 15, 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 Brightpath

Is Brightpath licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 7, 2017.

When was Brightpath 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 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brightpath had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 17 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 Brightpath care for?

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

What are Brightpath's hours?

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

How much does Brightpath cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 655-2705 to ask.

What is Brightpath's phone number?

(716) 655-2705.

Where is Brightpath?

2331 Bowen Road, Elma, NY 14059. The nearest other daycare we list is 123 Grow With Me, 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).