Bright Star Academy
LICENSE3050 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY 11572
Day Care Center (DCC) in Nassau County, New York
Day Care Center (DCC) — centre-based care in non-residential premises.
- Ages
- Toddler · Preschool · School-age
- Hours
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 158 children
The public record
- License number
- 658827
- License status
- LICENSE
- License type
- Day Care Center (DCC)
- Licensed capacity
- 158 children
- Address
- 3050 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY 11572
- County
- Nassau County
- Phone
- +15167665699
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 8, 2023
Ages and programs
Reported to Office of Children and Family Services (New York City center-based programs are permitted by NYC DOHMH and published separately; NYC family, group family and school-age programs are OCFS-overseen and included here) by Bright Star Academy and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- Toddler
- Preschool
- School-age
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
What New York licensed
The state describes Bright Star Academy’s capacity as “42 Toddlers, 91 Preschoolers and 25 School-Aged Children”. Each figure is a ceiling OCFS set, not a count of children enrolled or places free.
- Toddler places
- 42
- Preschool places
- 91
- School-age places
- 25
- Program opened
- July 8, 2013
- Registration through
- July 7, 2027
- School district
- Oceanside
- OCFS region
- Long Island Regional Office
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.8 average comes from 48 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star45
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star3
From Google
Recent parent reviews
5-Stars are not enough for how well run this learning center is for young children. My son attended both during camp and during the school year and only have the highest regard for Lori and her amazing team. My son saw noticeable advancements in all phases of life due to the diverse curriculum that's provided in Ms Stacey's class. Could not recommend Bright Star enough!
Philip WymanOct 16, 2024What an excellent institution…….. my son graduated from bright star after attending for 2 years. He was prepared for kindergarten both academically and socially even though he didn’t meet the age requirement. He tested, was able to advance to kindergarten and with the year almost finished, he did exceptionally well. Nothing better than a solid foundation. Brightstar did an excellent job. They now have my daughter who is progressing at an excellent pace as well.
Paula MercureApr 30, 2024I can not say enough about how amazing Bright Star is and how lucky we feel to have found this school. The teachers are caring, attentive, and encouraging, and they really take the time to get to know each child. The director and the staff also go above and beyond to ensure that the facility is a safe environment for the kids. That peace of mind as a parent is priceless. If you're looking for daycare that employs a more academic approach but also encourages early childhood discovery and fun, this is the place!
Lindsey JaeckleJan 8, 2024Bright Star is a great school to attend. My daughter started at Bright Star this year and within two weeks of starting school we saw a huge difference in her. She has learned her ABCs, 123s, how to recognize her name, meet and socialize with other peers her age. She comes home happy and ready to share what she did during the day. The staff and teachers at Bright star are amazing. They are nurturing and caring. They communicate with you in many ways. They have a flexible schedule that will match with your schedule and life. I recommend this school to everyone who is looking for a place to send their child. They are amazing.
TARYN WellsDec 6, 2022Bright Star has been amazing for my daughter. She has been there for 2 years now, and we couldn't be happier!! The teachers and staff are AMAZING! They deeply care about my daughter’s development. She loves them! To me, there is nothing more important for a parent than the trust in who is taking care of their child. I'm also very impressed with how Bright Star managed COVID times so successfully. They are an example for all of the other schools and daycares! I have a younger daughter who is also going to Bright Star in September! We're very thankful to be part of the Bright Star family!!
Camila HiskeyJun 11, 2021Bright Star is a terrific school! I was nervous switching from daycare to a school setting despite hearing amazing things but it has been an incredible experience! My daughter had learned so many amazing things and loves going to school. The staff is loving, kind, fun, supportive and knowledgeable. She has made many new friends of all ages. We love seeing all her projects and artwork. Guest reading was so much fun too! I am so happy we made this decision for our child!!!
Marci ReillyJun 8, 2019
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about Bright Star Academy
Is Bright Star Academy a licensed child care provider in New York?
- Yes. Bright Star Academy holds New York registration 658827, listed as "LICENSE" by the Office of Children and Family Services, issued on July 8, 2023 and current through July 7, 2027. Confirm current standing with OCFS before enrolling.
What kind of child care is Bright Star Academy?
- New York licenses Bright Star Academy as a Day Care Center (DCC), which is centre-based care in non-residential premises. The category comes from the state's own register, not from the provider.
What ages does Bright Star Academy care for?
- New York licenses Bright Star Academy for 42 toddler places, 91 preschool places and 25 school-age places. Each figure is a ceiling the state set, not current enrolment.
Which school district is Bright Star Academy in?
- Bright Star Academy sits in the Oceanside school district, in Nassau County. New York records the district on the licence, which matters for school-age care and transport.
Does this page show inspection results for Bright Star Academy?
- No. New York's public child care roster carries no violation or inspection fields, and no separate statewide dataset of them was found, so nothing here reflects Bright Star Academy's inspection history either way. Look the provider up in the OCFS child care search to read its violations and whether they were corrected.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Office of Children and Family Services (New York City center-based programs are permitted by NYC DOHMH and published separately; NYC family, group family and school-age programs are OCFS-overseen and included here). Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. New York Office of Children and Family Services child care roster cb42-qumz, facility 658827. It carries no violation or inspection fields.
- Context. Our explainer on how New York daycare licensing and inspections work, and on New York child care assistance.
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