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Lightbridge of Scarsdale

529 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 105835.0· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
153
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2023

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About

About Lightbridge of Scarsdale

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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campCameras for parentsSecure entrySTEM / STEAM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks through school age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
153 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks through school age
ProgramsDrop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumSeedlings® Early Childhood Education Curriculum
StaffFirst aid and CPR certified educators
SafetySecure entry, Cameras / live video for parents (ParentView® internet monitoring)
Parent updatesParent app (Lightbridge Journey App)
Licensed capacity153 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Westchester 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 Lightbridge of Scarsdale

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
153 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2023
License number
#893654
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Sep 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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)

  2. Jun 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      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.

  3. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 21, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  5. Nov 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.

  10. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

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 Lightbridge of Scarsdale

Is Lightbridge of Scarsdale licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 5, 2023.

When was Lightbridge of Scarsdale last inspected?

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.

Has Lightbridge of Scarsdale had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Lightbridge of Scarsdale care for?

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

What are Lightbridge of Scarsdale's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lightbridge of Scarsdale cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 653-6719 to ask.

What is Lightbridge of Scarsdale's phone number?

(914) 653-6719.

Where is Lightbridge of Scarsdale?

529 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester, 0.7 miles away.

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