YMCA Buffalo Niagara
111 Great Arrow Drive, Buffalo, NY
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Buffalo State Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, New York. The state has licensed it since January 1, 1998, for up to 86 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It lists weekly tuition from $174.50 to $400.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Assistance it accepts | Vouchers from the Erie County Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Workforce Development Institution (WDI) |
| Discounts | A 10% discount is given to families with more than one child enrolled at the center. The 10% discount is applied to the older child’s tuition bill. |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Buffalo State Child Care Center lists weekly tuition from $174.50 to $400. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infants (6 weeks-18 months old), 2 Days (Tues/Thurs) | $188 |
| Infants (6 weeks-18 months old), 3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $276 |
| Infants (6 weeks-18 months old), 5 Days (Mon-Fri) | $400 |
| Preschool (3-4 years old), 2 Days (Tues/Thurs) | $174.50 |
| Preschool (3-4 years old), 3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $258.75 |
| Preschool (3-4 years old), 5 Days (Mon-Fri) | $368.75 |
| Toddlers (18 months- 36 months), 2 Days (Tues/Thurs) | $181 |
| Toddlers (18 months- 36 months), 3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $267.75 |
| Toddlers (18 months- 36 months), 5 Days (Mon-Fri) | $381.25 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infants (6 weeks-18 months old), 2 Days (Tues/Thurs) daily rate | $94 |
| Infants (6 weeks-18 months old), 3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri) daily rate | $92 |
| Infants (6 weeks-18 months old), 5 Days (Mon-Fri) daily rate | $80 |
| Preschool (3-4 years old), 2 Days (Tues/Thurs) daily rate | $87.25 |
| Preschool (3-4 years old), 3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri) daily rate | $86.25 |
| Preschool (3-4 years old), 5 Days (Mon-Fri) daily rate | $73.75 |
| Toddlers (18 months- 36 months), 2 Days (Tues/Thurs) daily rate | $90.50 |
| Toddlers (18 months- 36 months), 3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri) daily rate | $89.25 |
| Toddlers (18 months- 36 months), 5 Days (Mon-Fri) daily rate | $76.25 |
State record
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 20 visits · 9 rules in all
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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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.
418-1.15(b)(29)(i) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 418-1.14;
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:
418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
418-1.7(w) Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play.
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.
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:
Corrected during the visit
418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
418-1.11(a)(2) The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 1, 1998.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 20 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.
86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $174.50 to $400, as it lists it.
(716) 878-5335.
1300 Elmwood Avenue Campus West C - Wing, Buffalo, NY 14222. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Buffalo Niagara, 0.7 miles away.