The Learning Experience
21 Columbus Ave, Tuckahoe, NY
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Lightbridge of Scarsdale is a licensed child care center in Scarsdale, New York. The state has licensed it since January 5, 2023, for up to 153 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with drop-in care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks through school age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Seedlings® Early Childhood Education Curriculum |
| Staff | First aid and CPR certified educators |
| Safety | Secure entry, Cameras / live video for parents (ParentView® internet monitoring) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Lightbridge Journey App) |
| Licensed capacity | 153 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Lightbridge of Scarsdale has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Westchester County has a median price of $325 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 15 visits · 9 rules in all
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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418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. (not corrected)
418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.
418-1.15(b)(14)(iv) 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 condition,
Corrected during the visit
418-1.12(l) Safe drinking water must be available to children at all times and must be offered at intervals that are responsive to the needs of the individual children.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.3(n) Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.9(j) Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.
418-1.15(c)(11) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart;
418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 5, 2023.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 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.
153, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 653-6719 to ask.
(914) 653-6719.
529 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester, 0.7 miles away.