Bright Horizons At West 72nd
Inspection history
Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneInspection records for New York City center-based programs come from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which permits them. The city notes that some violations may not be final: programs can challenge citations at a hearing, and adjudicated violations may be dismissed.
| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 0 | Official report |
| May 11, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 3 | Official report |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 0 | Official report |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 5 | Official report |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 5 | Official report |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 7 | Official report |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
Violations
Text reproduced verbatim · NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneNearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.
Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.
“At time of inspection hallways and other means of egress were observed obstructed and impassable.”
“At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.”
“Individual certified in food protection Not on site during periods of food preparation.”
“Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.”
“At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.”
“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.”
“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.”
“At time of inspection hallways and other means of egress were observed obstructed and impassable.”
“At time of inspection hand wash sinks are Not supplied with an adequate amount of running water. At time of inspection water temperature exceeded 115 deg Fahrenheit.”
“At time of inspection toxic substances observed improperly stored so as to result in the potential for exposure or contamination of facility surfaces.”
“At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.”
“Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.”
“Number of children in attendance exceeds approved maximum child capacity.”
“Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program”
“At time of inspection toxic substances observed improperly stored so as to result in the potential for exposure or contamination of facility surfaces.”
“At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.”
“Frozen food observed being thawed by unacceptable method at time of inspection.”
“Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.”
“At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records.”
“All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared”
“Except in night care a group teacher shall be in charge of each group of children 2-6 years of age”
“At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.”
“Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.”
“At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.”
“Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.”
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