Bright Horizons at West 63rd
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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 West 63rd is a for-profit chain daycare and early-learning center on Manhattan's Upper West Side (Riverside South), serving children from 1 month through Kindergarten Prep (age 5). Open 7:30 AM-6:00 PM year-round, it runs Bright Horizons' 'The World at Their Fingertips' curriculum with daily enrichment in movement, story, art, cooking, and music. The center also partners with the NYC DOE to offer free 3-K and Pre-K for All seats. Tuition varies by classroom and schedule and is provided on inquiry.
Programs & Schedule
Meals: Lunch and snacks included for toddlers through preschool; Gerber purees provided for infants as appropriate.
| 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 |
| 3-K for All · NYC DOE-funded3 yrs – 4 yrs | Mon–Fri · 8am–2:20pm | Free | ||
| Pre-K for All · NYC DOE-funded4 yrs – 5 yrs | Mon–Fri · 8am–2:20pm | Free | ||
| 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. This center also offers free NYC 3-K and/or Pre-K for All seats (a separate school-day program) - enroll via MySchools.
Enrollment
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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Health & Safety
NYC daycares are licensed and inspected by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
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