Does Bright Horizons at West 72nd have violations?

In the last 3 years of city inspections: 4 public health hazard, 3 critical and 3 general violations. 0 were listed as open when we last pulled the data.

When was Bright Horizons at West 72nd last inspected?

The most recent inspection on Child Care Connect is from May 11, 2026.

Does Bright Horizons at West 72nd take infants?

The city lists ages 0 to 2 years, starting at 0. Call to ask about openings.

Manhattan/Lincoln Square/10023

Bright Horizons at West 72nd

253 West 72nd St, Manhattan, NY 10023 · (646) 979-9771

Ages 0 to 2 years · Up to 36 kids · Takes babies (city lists ages from 0). Other infant care in Manhattan

Grade C: Open or repeated serious violations

Grade C: open or repeated serious violations

Including 4 supervision or ratio violations and 1 background-check violation. 10 inspections from Dec 6, 2023 to May 11, 2026. Violations: 4 public health hazard, 3 critical, 3 general. How we grade

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4Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
1Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
3Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit

Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean

Inspection history

May 11, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.59(d)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.

Jan 7, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children

Nov 20, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(d)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.

Feb 3, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jan 29, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Oct 7, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children

Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(f)At time of inspection hallways and other means of egress were observed obstructed and impassable.

Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(b)Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.

Apr 1, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required

General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(c)Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Not properly connected, vented, drained; Not installed and maintained in commercial building

General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.67(d)(3)(B)Programs using video surveillance comply with all applicable laws

Feb 8, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required

No violations written up.

Feb 7, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children

General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(a)All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared

Dec 6, 2023Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #104315 or the name to see the city's page). We pulled this from the city on Oct 19, 2026. It covers the last 3 years. The city says some of these violations may not be final. Programs can challenge them at a hearing, and some get dismissed.

Nearby daycares

Grade	Program	Distance	Ages
Open or repeated serious violations	Bright Horizons at West 72nd	0 mi	2 to 5 years
Some violations on file	2109 Broadway Center LLC	0.1 mi	0 to 2 years
Some violations on file	2109 Broadway Center LLC	0.1 mi	2 to 5 years
Few violations on file	Manhattan Day School	0.2 mi	2 to 5 years
Some violations on file	Manhattan Day School	0.2 mi	3 to 5 years