Bright Horizons at East 46th

DaycareMidtown East

127 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017

646-493-1826

www.brighthorizons.com/daycare-centers/ny/new-york-city/127-east-46th-street-10017

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Overview

Educational philosophy

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Annual tuition

$45K – $53K / yr

Ages served

Infant – 5

Financial aid

Not offered

Operating hours

7:30am – 6pm

Full year?

Yes

Bright Horizons at East 46th is a year-round, employer-and-community child care center on the corner of 46th and Lexington in Midtown East, serving children from 2 months through pre-kindergarten. It follows the Bright Horizons 'The World at Their Fingertips' curriculum, blending play-based discovery with individualized learning, and keeps families connected through the My Bright Day app. The center is open 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays and also offers free NYC DOE 3-K and Pre-K for All seats for eligible children. Tuition for private-pay programs is not published; families contact the center for pricing and openings.

Programs & Schedule

Meals: Lunch and snacks included for toddlers through preschool; Gerber purees provided for infants as appropriate.

Monthly tuitionAll figures are approximate. As a franchise, each location's hours and tuition vary slightly — call the center to confirm.

Program	Schedule	5 days/wk	3 days/wk	2 days/wk
Infant6 weeks–12 months	Full day	~$4,451	~$3,338	~$2,448
Toddler12–24 months	Full day	~$4,280	~$3,210	~$2,354
Two's24–36 months	Full day	~$4,109	~$3,082	~$2,260
Preschool3–4 years	Full day	~$3,944	~$2,958	~$2,169
Kindergarten Prep (Pre-K)4–5 years	Full day	~$3,787	~$2,840	~$2,083
Preschool Room4 yrs – 5 yrs	Mon–Fri · 7:30am–6pm	Free

These figures are approximate, modeled on a sister Bright Horizons center's published rates; each Bright Horizons location sets its own hours, schedule options and tuition, so please confirm current pricing with the center. Care is full-day within center hours; part-time (2-day/3-day) availability varies by classroom and center. This center also offers free NYC 3-K and/or Pre-K for All seats (a separate school-day program) - enroll via MySchools.

Enrollment

Rolling admissions — enroll any time

This center enrolls on a rolling basis year-round (subject to availability and waitlists). There is no fixed application deadline — reach out to the center directly to check for openings.

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Culture & Community

GenderCo-ed

Cultural programs

MusicArt

Enrichment

The World at Their Fingertips curriculum (Language Works, Math Counts, Science Rocks, ArtSmart, Our World, Well Aware)My Bright Day app for daily family updates.