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Brightpath

6961 Seneca Street, Elma, NY 140594.9· 51 reviews
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2009
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About Brightpath

Brightpath is a licensed child care center in Elma, New York. The state has licensed it since January 15, 2009, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KMeals providedNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Play-based
EnrichmentMusic program
Class sizeLicensed for 106 children
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Toddler program supports potty training
DiscountsMilitary Discount
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language (ASL)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 2006
Licensed capacity102 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
102 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2009
License number
#360006
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 15 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(b) The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:

  9. Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(2)(i) The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

      Corrected during the visit

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 January 15, 2009.

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 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brightpath had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 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?

102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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) 652-1890 to ask.

What is Brightpath's phone number?

(716) 652-1890.

Where is Brightpath?

6961 Seneca Street, Elma, NY 14059. The nearest other daycare we list is Under The Apple Tree, 1.2 miles away.

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