Bright Start

2501 East 29th street, Brooklyn, NY 11235License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

23 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 18, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Bright Start
License number
272782
Location
2501 East 29th street, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 15.0/100
Inspection record
23 inspections, last inspected March 18, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor15.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance100/100

153

Total Violations

Mar 18, 2026

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (153)

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(d)Mar 18, 2026

All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to complete a Statewide Central Register database check.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Mar 18, 2026

The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), 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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(d)Mar 18, 2026

All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to complete a Statewide Central Register database check.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Mar 18, 2026

The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), 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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(d)Mar 18, 2026

All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to complete a Statewide Central Register database check.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(d)Mar 18, 2026

All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to complete a Statewide Central Register database check.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Mar 18, 2026

The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), 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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Mar 18, 2026

The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), 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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Oct 15, 2025

all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(b)Oct 15, 2025

All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Oct 15, 2025

all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(b)Oct 15, 2025

All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Oct 15, 2025

all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(b)Oct 15, 2025

All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Oct 15, 2025

all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Oct 15, 2025

all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(b)Oct 15, 2025

All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(b)Oct 15, 2025

All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)Jul 9, 2025

The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jul 9, 2025

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(a)(4)Jul 9, 2025

a database check of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment in accordance with section four hundred twenty-four-a of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(4)Jul 9, 2025

The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)Jul 9, 2025

The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jul 9, 2025

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(4)Jul 9, 2025

The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)Jul 9, 2025

The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(a)(4)Jul 9, 2025

a database check of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment in accordance with section four hundred twenty-four-a of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jul 9, 2025

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(4)Jul 9, 2025

The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)Jul 9, 2025

The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(a)(4)Jul 9, 2025

a database check of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment in accordance with section four hundred twenty-four-a of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jul 9, 2025

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(4)Jul 9, 2025

The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(a)(4)Jul 9, 2025

a database check of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment in accordance with section four hundred twenty-four-a of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)Jul 9, 2025

The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(4)Jul 9, 2025

The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jul 9, 2025

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(a)(4)Jul 9, 2025

a database check of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment in accordance with section four hundred twenty-four-a of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Apr 16, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Apr 16, 2025

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Apr 16, 2025

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Apr 16, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Apr 16, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Apr 16, 2025

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Apr 16, 2025

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Apr 16, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Apr 16, 2025

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Apr 16, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Mar 6, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Mar 6, 2025

Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Mar 6, 2025

Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Mar 6, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Mar 6, 2025

Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Mar 6, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Mar 6, 2025

Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Mar 6, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Mar 6, 2025

Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Mar 6, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Dec 27, 2024

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Dec 27, 2024

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 home 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 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(4)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Dec 27, 2024

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Dec 27, 2024

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Dec 27, 2024

Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Dec 27, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Dec 27, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Dec 27, 2024

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Dec 27, 2024

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 home 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 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Dec 27, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Dec 27, 2024

Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Dec 27, 2024

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Dec 27, 2024

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(4)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Dec 27, 2024

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Dec 27, 2024

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 home 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 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Dec 27, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Dec 27, 2024

Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Dec 27, 2024

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Dec 27, 2024

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(4)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Dec 27, 2024

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Dec 27, 2024

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 home 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 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Dec 27, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Dec 27, 2024

Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Dec 27, 2024

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Dec 27, 2024

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(4)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(d)Dec 27, 2024

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Dec 27, 2024

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 home 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 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(4)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Dec 27, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Dec 27, 2024

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Dec 27, 2024

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Dec 27, 2024

Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)Apr 30, 2024

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Apr 30, 2024

the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)Apr 30, 2024

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(8)Apr 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection a medical statement regarding the health of all persons residing in the group family day care home, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Apr 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Apr 30, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Apr 30, 2024

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Apr 30, 2024

a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Apr 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Apr 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(8)Apr 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection a medical statement regarding the health of all persons residing in the group family day care home, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)Apr 30, 2024

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Apr 30, 2024

the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)Apr 30, 2024

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Apr 30, 2024

a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Apr 30, 2024

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Apr 30, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Apr 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(8)Apr 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection a medical statement regarding the health of all persons residing in the group family day care home, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)Apr 30, 2024

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Apr 30, 2024

the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)Apr 30, 2024

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Apr 30, 2024

a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Apr 30, 2024

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Apr 30, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Apr 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(8)Apr 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection a medical statement regarding the health of all persons residing in the group family day care home, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)Apr 30, 2024

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Apr 30, 2024

the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)Apr 30, 2024

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Apr 30, 2024

a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Apr 30, 2024

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Apr 30, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(8)Apr 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection a medical statement regarding the health of all persons residing in the group family day care home, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)Apr 30, 2024

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Apr 30, 2024

the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)Apr 30, 2024

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Apr 30, 2024

a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Apr 30, 2024

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Apr 30, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(7)Nov 22, 2023

With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Nov 22, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(7)Nov 22, 2023

With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Nov 22, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(7)Nov 22, 2023

With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Nov 22, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(7)Nov 22, 2023

With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Nov 22, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(7)Nov 22, 2023

With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Nov 22, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

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What is Bright Start's safety grade?

Bright Start has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 15.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Bright Start have?

Bright Start has 153 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 153 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Bright Start last inspected?

Bright Start was last inspected on March 18, 2026.

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