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Amherst Community Church

77 Washington Highway, Snyder, NY 142264.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1991

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About Amherst Community Church

Amherst Community Church is a licensed child care center in Snyder, New York. The state has licensed it since March 19, 1991, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedSecure entry

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to school age (end of third grade)
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “open 5 days a week from 7am to 6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to school age (end of third grade)
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Amherst Community Church)
EnrichmentMusic with Katie (bi-weekly classes), Soccer Shots (for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds)
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure entry
Parent updatesParent app (ProCare)
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Amherst Community Church 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 Community Church

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1991
License number
#39475
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 19 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 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 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

  3. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(20) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children 5 years of age or older must be reauthorized at least once every 12 months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

  5. Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 12, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jul 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(2) A medical statement will be required when an event or condition reasonably calls into question a staff person or volunteer's ability to provide safe and suitable child care.

  9. Jul 8, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(a)(1) Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(c) The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.

  10. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(8) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

  8. Dec 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

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 Community Church

Is Amherst Community Church licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 19, 1991.

When was Amherst Community Church last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Amherst Community Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 of 19 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 Community Church care for?

160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Amherst Community Church's hours?

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

How much does Amherst Community Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 834-9701 to ask.

What is Amherst Community Church's phone number?

(716) 834-9701.

Where is Amherst Community Church?

77 Washington Highway, Snyder, NY 14226. The nearest other daycare we list is Town of Amherst Youth Board, 0.3 miles away.

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