Bright Horizons at West 72nd

DaycareUpper West Side

253 West 72nd St, New York, NY 10023

646-979-9771

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Overview

Educational philosophy

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Annual tuition

$45K – $53K / yr

· free 3-K available

Ages served

Infant – 5

Financial aid

Not offered

Operating hours

7:30am – 6pm

Full year?

Yes

Bright Horizons at West 72nd is a for-profit chain child care center on the Upper West Side, serving infants (from six weeks) through pre-kindergarten in a year-round, full-day format (7:30 AM-6:00 PM). It uses Bright Horizons' Discovery Driven Learning approach, an interest-led, play-based curriculum, and pursues NAEYC accreditation. The center also partners with NYC DOE to offer free 3-K seats for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds. Enrollment is rolling; tuition is not published and is set by contacting the center.

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
3-K for All · NYC DOE-funded3 yrs – 4 yrs	Mon–Fri · 8am–2:20pm	Free
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

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.

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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