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Amherst Baby and Childcare Center

4350 Millersport Highway, Amherst, NY 142284.3· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1994

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About Amherst Baby and Childcare Center

Amherst Baby and Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Amherst, New York. The state has licensed it since December 1, 1994, for up to 83 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMeals provided

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri: 7am - 6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
Staff-to-child ratioInfant classroom staffing at a 4:1 adult to child ratio
StaffStaff complete a minimum of 15 training hours annually pertaining to childcare
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Amherst Baby and Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Erie County has a median price of $289 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Erie County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Amherst Baby and Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
83 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1994
License number
#42251
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 15 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

  3. Mar 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jan 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(i)(1) Staff and volunteers must thoroughly wash their hands with soap and running water at the beginning of each day, before and after the administration of medications, when they are dirty, after toileting or assisting children with toileting, after changing a diaper, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.

  10. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Amherst Baby and Childcare Center

Is Amherst Baby and Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 1, 1994.

When was Amherst Baby and Childcare Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Amherst Baby and Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 15 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Amherst Baby and Childcare Center care for?

83, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Amherst Baby and Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Amherst Baby and Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 688-2068 to ask.

What is Amherst Baby and Childcare Center's phone number?

(716) 688-2068.

Where is Amherst Baby and Childcare Center?

4350 Millersport Highway, Amherst, NY 14228. The nearest other daycare we list is Brightpath, 1.2 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).