Bright Beginnings

1974 Commerce St, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

20 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 21, 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 Beginnings
License number
40513
Location
1974 Commerce St, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 51.3/100
Inspection record
20 inspections, last inspected January 21, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor51.3 / 100
Health50/100
Safety0/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance75/100

35

Total Violations

Jan 21, 2026

Last Inspection

48

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (35)

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Oct 3, 2023

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Oct 3, 2023

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Oct 3, 2023

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Oct 3, 2023

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Oct 3, 2023

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Oct 3, 2023

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Oct 3, 2023

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Oct 3, 2023

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Oct 3, 2023

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Oct 3, 2023

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(2)May 31, 2023

When conducting evacuation drills the exit route must be varied to ensure that all approved means of egress are practiced.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(c)May 31, 2023

Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided, maintained and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)May 31, 2023

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)May 31, 2023

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(c)May 31, 2023

Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided, maintained and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)May 31, 2023

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(2)May 31, 2023

When conducting evacuation drills the exit route must be varied to ensure that all approved means of egress are practiced.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)May 31, 2023

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)May 31, 2023

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(2)May 31, 2023

When conducting evacuation drills the exit route must be varied to ensure that all approved means of egress are practiced.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(c)May 31, 2023

Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided, maintained and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)May 31, 2023

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)May 31, 2023

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)May 31, 2023

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(2)May 31, 2023

When conducting evacuation drills the exit route must be varied to ensure that all approved means of egress are practiced.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(c)May 31, 2023

Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided, maintained and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)May 31, 2023

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(2)May 31, 2023

When conducting evacuation drills the exit route must be varied to ensure that all approved means of egress are practiced.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(c)May 31, 2023

Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided, maintained and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)May 31, 2023

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(7)May 2, 2023

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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(7)May 2, 2023

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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(7)May 2, 2023

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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(7)May 2, 2023

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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(7)May 2, 2023

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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bright Beginnings's safety grade?

Bright Beginnings has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 51.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Bright Beginnings have?

Bright Beginnings has 35 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 35 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Bright Beginnings last inspected?

Bright Beginnings was last inspected on January 21, 2026.

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