Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County
296 Lake Shore Drive, E., Dunkirk, NY
Chautauqua Opportunities
- licensed capacity
- 64
- a week, county median
- $247
- year first licensed
- 1996
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About
About Chautauqua Opportunities
Chautauqua Opportunities is a licensed child care center in Dunkirk, New York. The state has licensed it since October 1, 1996, for up to 64 children, serving infants.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 29 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants
6 wk
6 mo
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2
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5
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (716) 366-8176 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | InfantsFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Chautauqua Opportunities has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Chautauqua County has a median price of $247 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.
Infant
Center$247
Home daycare$190
Toddler
Center$230
Home daycare$180
Preschool
Center$200
Home daycare$175
School age
Center$194
Home daycare$175
State record
Inspection reports for Chautauqua Opportunities
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Ages
- Infants
- First licensed
- 1996
- License number
- #42848
Summary
29 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 29 visits · 5 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- 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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- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.11(h)(1)(i) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;
- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Show 20 earlier visits
Oct 10, 2025Visit1 rule cited
418-1.7(q) Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
- Jul 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
May 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
418-1.5(n)(3) Play equipment must be used in a safe manner.
- Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 25, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
418-1.9(j) Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.
418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.
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FAQ
Questions about Chautauqua Opportunities
Is Chautauqua Opportunities licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 1, 1996.
When was Chautauqua Opportunities last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 29 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Chautauqua Opportunities had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 29 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 Chautauqua Opportunities care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.
What are Chautauqua Opportunities' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 366-8176 to confirm.
How much does Chautauqua Opportunities cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 366-8176 to ask.
What is Chautauqua Opportunities' phone number?
(716) 366-8176.
Where is Chautauqua Opportunities?
10825 Bennett Road Connections North Dcc Site, Dunkirk, NY 14048. The nearest other daycare we list is Chautauqua Opportunities, 0.8 miles away.