BRIGHT PATHS DAYCARE INCORPORATED

859 Jerusalem Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

January 6, 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 1, 2026

Provider
BRIGHT PATHS DAYCARE INCORPORATED
License number
936858
Location
859 Jerusalem Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 43.0/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected January 6, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor43.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety10/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

15

Total Violations

Jan 6, 2026

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (15)

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Jan 6, 2026

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(u)Jan 6, 2026

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Jan 6, 2026

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)Jan 6, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Jan 6, 2026

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(u)Jan 6, 2026

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Jan 6, 2026

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(u)Jan 6, 2026

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Jan 6, 2026

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(b)(13)Aug 26, 2025

Caregivers must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Aug 26, 2025

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)Aug 26, 2025

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(b)(13)Aug 26, 2025

Caregivers must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Aug 26, 2025

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(b)(13)Aug 26, 2025

Caregivers must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIGHT PATHS DAYCARE INCORPORATED's safety grade?

BRIGHT PATHS DAYCARE INCORPORATED has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 43.0 out of 100.

How many violations does BRIGHT PATHS DAYCARE INCORPORATED have?

BRIGHT PATHS DAYCARE INCORPORATED has 15 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was BRIGHT PATHS DAYCARE INCORPORATED last inspected?

BRIGHT PATHS DAYCARE INCORPORATED was last inspected on January 6, 2026.

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