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LICENSE4401 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466
Group Family Day Care (GFDC) in Bronx County, New York
Group Family Day Care (GFDC) — care in a provider's home with an assistant, for a larger group than family day care.
- Hours
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Licensed for
- 16 children
The public record
- License number
- 872067
- License status
- LICENSE
- License type
- Group Family Day Care (GFDC)
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
- Address
- 4401 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466
- County
- Bronx County
- Phone
- +13474577748
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- April 29, 2025
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 8 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 Brilliant Tots Playhouse’s capacity as “12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children”. Each figure is a ceiling OCFS set, not a count of children enrolled or places free.
- Ages licensed
- 6 weeks to 12 years
- Program opened
- April 29, 2021
- Registration through
- April 28, 2029
- School district
- Bronx 11
- OCFS region
- New York City
Amenities and accessibility
Service options
- Onsite services
Planning
- Appointment required
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.7 average comes from 19 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star17
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
Brilliant Tots has been an absolute blessing for our family! From the moment we enrolled, we knew we had found something special. Ms. Samuel and the rest of the teachers are truly amazing—they are warm, patient, and so dedicated to each child’s growth. I’m beyond grateful to have found them! My son is only three, and I’m constantly blown away by how much he’s learning. He’s already writing his name, and his love for learning grows every day. The care and attention they give make all the difference, and I love seeing how excited he is to go to school. Brilliant Tots is more than just a preschool—it’s a place where children thrive, feel safe, and are encouraged to reach their full potential. I can’t recommend them enough!
Jennifer PolancoFeb 6, 2025Run, not walk to have your child be apart of Brilliant Tots!! If you’re looking for a space where your child will be safe and loved while being educated- then this is the place for you. I can’t say enough good things about the owner, Ms. Samuels and her incredibly caring and nurturing team (Ms. Rosa and Ms. Dio). Brilliant Tots has routines in place that will carryover into your home, making the adjustment process seamless for both you and your child to succeed. Best part, they make learning fun, dynamic and engaging. Your little one will have the best time learning to build friendships and navigate their world. They have a plethora of enriching experiences, from themed arts and crafts to gardening and raising chickens from an egg! Every day is a guaranteed adventure for the little ones. Highly recommend this daycare for both its loving staff and diverse activities!” Schedule a visit and get ready for the learning experience your little one deserves.
Tiffany RamirezMay 9, 2024She provides excellent service for these kids. My son always comes home clean, happy and ready to.go back. I was very pleased with how she took care of my boy. Wish she takes younger kids, can't wait for my younger one to clock 2 years so I can send him there too. I will recommend for everyone who cares about their child.
Sandra “sandybabe”May 8, 2024It was a very long process just to get my son enrolled in the class. I was told even though I had an HRA voucher I would still have to pay I didn't mind because this place seemed like a wonderful learning facility for my child. I patiently 2 weeks just to see if my son "would be a good fit" for their program. I informed the owner that I would be running late and was now on my way. The kicked my 2 year old out the class had his coat hat and book bag on in a chair facing the out side door what seemed by himself in a hallway for a half-hour crying in view of all the other children playing and having. I have never been so angry and heart broken at the same time. She then explained that they could only have him for the designated time.......but he was still in your care after that time and was treated like a 2nd class citizen. That was very disappointing. I understand rules but they don't seem to understand common human decency.
Mrs.Wright-ToussaintMar 23, 2024Brilliant Tot Playhouse is a warm and inviting environment. All the teachers are highly professional and care for each child as if they were their own. The owner puts her heart and soul into ensuring that her students have fun and engaging activities, so the students don't even realize they are learning. If you want your child to fall in love with learning. Brilliant Tots Playhouse is the place for them.
Monique MorenoAug 21, 2023Best of the best Brilliant Tots Playhouse is a good preschool. I was so blessed to find a preschool like this one. Kids learn, play have fun all in one place, Ms Samuel and her staff have done an excellent job with my daughter, I can see the difference between when she started from now.She knows how to read, write her name, etc I definitely recommend sending your child to this school you won’t regret it! Oh yes the app they have is amazing you will be available to see you child activity during the day, they use uniform, the place is clean and the food is good 👍🥰
Diana RamirezJun 28, 2023
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about Brilliant Tots Playhouse
Is Brilliant Tots Playhouse a licensed child care provider in New York?
- Yes. Brilliant Tots Playhouse holds New York registration 872067, listed as "LICENSE" by the Office of Children and Family Services, issued on April 29, 2025 and current through April 28, 2029. Confirm current standing with OCFS before enrolling.
What kind of child care is Brilliant Tots Playhouse?
- New York licenses Brilliant Tots Playhouse as a Group Family Day Care (GFDC), which is care in a provider's home with an assistant, for a larger group than family day care. The category comes from the state's own register, not from the provider.
What ages does Brilliant Tots Playhouse care for?
- New York licenses Brilliant Tots Playhouse for children 6 weeks to 12 years, up to 16 at one time. The age span is the state's, taken from its published capacity record.
Which school district is Brilliant Tots Playhouse in?
- Brilliant Tots Playhouse sits in the Bronx 11 school district, in Bronx County. New York records the district on the licence, which matters for school-age care and transport.
Does this page show inspection results for Brilliant Tots Playhouse?
- 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 Brilliant Tots Playhouse'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 872067. 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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