Bright Horizons At West 72Nd
Child Care - Infants/Toddlers · License #NY-NYC-DC36111 · Part of Bright Horizons
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Data last refreshed in our system: 8/27/2026. Official record: view on the state licensing lookup ↗
Chain: Bright Horizons
Operator: Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Ultimate owner: Public (NYSE: BFAM)
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Public information
Address: 253 West 72Nd St, New York, NY, 10023
License type: Child Care - Infants/Toddlers
License number: NY-NYC-DC36111
Licensed capacity: 36
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Recent licensing activity
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- Critical violation (open)Permittee/applicant failed to submit a written safety plan; written safety plan is Not approved; staff Not trained, drilled in plan; trainin…2022-09-26
NYC Health Department inspection on 2022-09-26 cited an OPEN critical violation (Health Code 47.11(a)): Permittee/applicant failed to submit a written safety plan; written safety plan is Not approved; staff Not trained, drilled in plan; training, drills Not evaluated; plan Not maintained and updated. See the official NYC child care inspection record for current status.
View the official document → - Critical violation (open)Child care service failed to Notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child abuse allegation/indication or record of criminal activity of individuals…2022-09-26
NYC Health Department inspection on 2022-09-26 cited an OPEN critical violation (Health Code 47.19(g)): Child care service failed to Notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child abuse allegation/indication or record of criminal activity of individuals associated with child care service; serious injury, death or loss of a child. See the official NYC child care inspection record for current status.
View the official document → - Critical violation (open)Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service.2022-09-26
NYC Health Department inspection on 2022-09-26 cited an OPEN critical violation (Health Code 47.67(a)): Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service. See the official NYC child care inspection record for current status.
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What the violations were about
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Data last refreshed: 8/27/2026
Source: NYC Health Department child care center inspections (NYC Open Data)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bright Horizons At West 72Nd a licensed New York child care center?
Bright Horizons At West 72Nd is listed on New York's public child care licensing record as a Child Care - Infants/Toddlers (license #NY-NYC-DC36111) in New York. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does Bright Horizons At West 72Nd have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 3 public licensing actions on record for Bright Horizons At West 72Nd (Open critical violation). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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