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Brightpath

265 N Highland Ave, Nyack, NY 109603.8· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
147
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2025

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About Brightpath

Brightpath is a licensed child care center in Nyack, New York. The state has licensed it since February 13, 2025, for up to 147 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It describes a Montessori, Play-based and STEM / STEAM 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KMeals providedSTEM / STEAM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to five years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
147 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (845) 643-2323 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to five years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Play-based, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentYoga, dance, music
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty training supported in toddler program
DiscountsStandard 10% U.S. military discount for families in active duty
Licensed capacity147 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 Rockland County has a median price of $325 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.
Rockland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

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
147 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2025
License number
#909809
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 9
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Transportation 1
  • 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 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.13(g)(1)(i) To be qualified as a director, a person must possess either: a Bachelor's degree, including or in addition to 12 credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; one year of full-time teaching experience in a child care center, family or group family day care home or other early childhood program; and one year of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work; or (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. (not corrected)

    • Background checks

      418-1.10(b)(1) Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment and Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(b)(23)(iv) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within 90 days. (not corrected)

  2. Sep 15, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.13(g)(1)(i) To be qualified as a director, a person must possess either: a Bachelor's degree, including or in addition to 12 credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; one year of full-time teaching experience in a child care center, family or group family day care home or other early childhood program; and one year of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work; or (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. (not corrected)

    • Background checks

      418-1.10(b)(1) Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment and Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(b)(23)(iv) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within 90 days. (not corrected)

  3. Jul 16, 2026Inspection5 rules 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. (not corrected)

    • Transportation

      418-1.5(a)(1)(i) The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: (not corrected)

    • 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. (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center. (not corrected)

  4. Jul 16, 2026Visit5 rules 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. (not corrected)

    • Transportation

      418-1.5(a)(1)(i) The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: (not corrected)

    • 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. (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center. (not corrected)

  5. May 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time. (not corrected)

  6. May 20, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time. (not corrected)

  7. Apr 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: (not corrected)

  8. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo 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 February 13, 2025.

When was Brightpath last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brightpath had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 12 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?

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

What are Brightpath's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 643-2323 to confirm.

How much does Brightpath cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 643-2323 to ask.

What is Brightpath's phone number?

(845) 643-2323.

Where is Brightpath?

265 N Highland Ave, Nyack, NY 10960. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Nest Montessori, 0.4 miles away.

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