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Buffalo State Child Care Center

1300 Elmwood Avenue Campus West C - Wing, Buffalo, NY 142223.4· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
86
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$174.50
year first licensed
1998

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About Buffalo State Child Care Center

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.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accreditedPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
86 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
Assistance it acceptsVouchers from the Erie County Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Workforce Development Institution (WDI)
DiscountsA 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.
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity86 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

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 wordsPrice
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
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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 wordsPrice
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
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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
18 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Buffalo State Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
86 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1998
License number
#43908
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Sep 8, 2026Inspection1 rule 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.

  2. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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;

  6. Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 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:

  7. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 5, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

  10. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      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.

  8. Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 1, 2023Inspection4 rules 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.

    • 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:

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

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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Questions about Buffalo State Child Care Center

Is Buffalo State Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 1, 1998.

When was Buffalo State Child Care Center last inspected?

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.

Has Buffalo State Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Buffalo State Child Care Center care for?

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

What are Buffalo State Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Buffalo State Child Care Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $174.50 to $400, as it lists it.

What is Buffalo State Child Care Center's phone number?

(716) 878-5335.

Where is Buffalo State Child Care Center?

1300 Elmwood Avenue Campus West C - Wing, Buffalo, NY 14222. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Buffalo Niagara, 0.7 miles away.

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