YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center
4775 Wetzel Rd., Liverpool, NY
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Brightpath is a licensed child care center in Cicero, New York. The state has licensed it since August 20, 2007, for up to 164 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
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 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to twelve years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Music program, Yoga program, dance programs |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training) |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | Military Discount |
| Licensed capacity | 164 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Brightpath has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Onondaga County has a median price of $289 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 20 visits · 20 rules in all
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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418-1.11(i)(18)(iii) Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label. (not corrected)
418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
418-1.8(l)(5)(i) A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.
418-1.8(k)(5)(i) for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;
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;
418-1.8(k)(2)(i) for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;
418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
418-1.8(l)(5)(i) A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.
418-1.8(k)(5)(i) for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;
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;
418-1.8(k)(2)(i) for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;
418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
418-1.8(k)(3)(ii) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.
418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.
418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
418-1.11(i)(18)(i) Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.
418-1.11(i)(8) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.
418-1.8(l)(7) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
418-1.9(j) Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.
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.
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4775 Wetzel Rd., Liverpool, NY
Cicero, NY 13039 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5979 Rte 31 Cicero Elementary School, Cicero, NY
5962 State Route 31, Cicero, NY
Cicero, NY 13039 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cicero, NY 13039 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cicero, NY 13039 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cicero, NY 13039 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cicero, NY 13039 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 20, 2007.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 10 of 20 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.
164, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 699-7189 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 699-7189 to ask.
(315) 699-7189.
8381 Elta Drive, Cicero, NY 13039. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Men`s Christian Association of Central New York, 1 miles away.