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Brightpath

3585 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY 142244.7· 36 reviews
licensed capacity
119
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1997
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About Brightpath

Brightpath is a licensed child care center in West Seneca, New York. The state has licensed it since October 8, 1997, for up to 119 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. 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 17 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 providedSTEM / STEAMNAEYC accredited

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
119 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Play-based, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentMusic, yoga, and dance programs
StaffQualified Educators
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Toddler program: supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
SafetyOutdoor playground
DiscountsMilitary Discount
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language (ASL)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1998
Licensed capacity119 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
119 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1997
License number
#43347
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 17 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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See all 18 visits
  1. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 3, 2025Visit1 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.

  9. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 19, 2023VisitNo 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 October 8, 1997.

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 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brightpath had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 17 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?

119, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Brightpath cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 675-4553 to ask.

What is Brightpath's phone number?

(716) 675-4553.

Where is Brightpath?

3585 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY 14224. The nearest other daycare we list is Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center, 0.3 miles away.

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