It's A Small World Daycare Center
33 Patrick Lane, Depew, NY
4.0· 21 reviews
Brightpath
- licensed capacity
- 154
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $289
- year first licensed
- 2018
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About Brightpath
Brightpath is a licensed child care center in Williamsville, New York. The state has licensed it since October 26, 2018, for up to 154 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori, Play-based and STEM / STEAM 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 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedSTEM / STEAMNAEYC accredited
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 154 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Music, yoga, dance |
| Staff | Qualified Educators |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Toddler program supports potty training |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | Military Discount |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 154 childrenFrom the state license |
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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Brightpath
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 154 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2018
- License number
- #829005
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 21 visits · 7 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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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Sep 17, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
418-1.8(k)(5)(ii) for 4-year-old children: the maximum group size is twenty-one children.
418-1.8(k) The supervision ratios are as follows:
- Jul 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
418-1.13(a)(1) Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.
418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
- Oct 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2025Visit1 rule cited
418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Oct 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.13(g)(3)(i) To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and one year of experience related to caring for infants and toddlers; or
Aug 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
418-1.8(l)(10) When preschool children are cared for in school age groups at the very beginning or very end of the day, the teacher/child ratio and maximum group size applicable to the youngest child in the group must be followed.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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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 October 26, 2018.
When was Brightpath last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightpath had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 21 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?
154, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brightpath cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 631-1993 to ask.
What is Brightpath's phone number?
(716) 631-1993.
Where is Brightpath?
31 Stonham Way, Williamsville, NY 14221. The nearest other daycare we list is Auxiliary Services Corporation of Erie Community College, 0.1 miles away.