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Brightpath

12835 Broadway, Alden, NY 140044.9· 38 reviews
licensed capacity
93
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2013
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About Brightpath

Brightpath is a licensed child care center in Alden, New York. The state has licensed it since August 29, 2013, for up to 93 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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. Ages it lists: infants to pre-k
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
93 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6 a.m. - 6 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to pre-k
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Play-based
EnrichmentMusic program
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
DiscountsMilitary Discount
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language (ASL)
Licensed capacity93 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
93 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2013
License number
#666034
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 15 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Safety and hazards 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, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 10, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  4. Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 2, 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 August 29, 2013.

When was Brightpath last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brightpath had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 15 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?

93, 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) 937-4602 to ask.

What is Brightpath's phone number?

(716) 937-4602.

Where is Brightpath?

12835 Broadway, Alden, NY 14004. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious People Daycare, 1.6 miles away.

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