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Brightpath

8381 Elta Drive, Cicero, NY 130395.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
164
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2007

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About Brightpath

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.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedSTEM / STEAM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to twelve years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
164 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (315) 699-7189 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “Open 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to twelve years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Play-based, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentMusic program, Yoga program, dance programs
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
SafetyOutdoor playground
DiscountsMilitary Discount
Licensed capacity164 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 Onondaga 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.
Onondaga 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
164 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2007
License number
#308535
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 17, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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)

  2. Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 27, 2026Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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,

    • Records and paperwork

      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,

    • Food and nutrition

      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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      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:

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.8(l)(5)(i) A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(5)(i) for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

    • Supervision and ratios

      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;

    • Supervision and ratios

      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;

  6. Apr 27, 2026Visit8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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,

    • Records and paperwork

      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,

    • Food and nutrition

      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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      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:

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.8(l)(5)(i) A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(5)(i) for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

    • Supervision and ratios

      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;

    • Supervision and ratios

      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;

  7. Jan 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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

  8. Nov 17, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(3)(ii) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

  9. Oct 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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,

  10. Sep 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Jul 30, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(8) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

  2. May 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(7) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

  4. Jan 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.

  5. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Feb 2, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

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 August 20, 2007.

When was Brightpath last inspected?

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.

Has Brightpath had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Brightpath care for?

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

What are Brightpath's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 699-7189 to confirm.

How much does Brightpath cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 699-7189 to ask.

What is Brightpath's phone number?

(315) 699-7189.

Where is Brightpath?

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.

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