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Brightpath

3943 North Buffalo Road, Orchard Park, NY 141274.9· 44 reviews
licensed capacity
121
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2015

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About

About Brightpath

Brightpath is a licensed child care center in Orchard Park, New York. The state has licensed it since September 16, 2015, for up to 121 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KMeals providedSTEM / STEAMNAEYC 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
121 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, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentMusic, yoga, dance
StaffQualified Educators
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Toddler program supports potty training
DiscountsMilitary Discount
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1989
Licensed capacity121 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
121 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2015
License number
#734612
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 18 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(d) A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

  6. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 5, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(a) Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

  8. Jun 12, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) 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 incident,

    • 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.

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(6) Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

  9. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Jan 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

  2. Nov 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 10, 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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Questions about Brightpath

Is Brightpath licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 16, 2015.

When was Brightpath last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brightpath had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 18 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?

121, 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) 662-5982 to ask.

What is Brightpath's phone number?

(716) 662-5982.

Where is Brightpath?

3943 North Buffalo Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127. The nearest other daycare we list is Childtime Childcare, 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).