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Children First Early Childhood Education/Childcare

West Seneca, NY 14224 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families3.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2013

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About Children First Early Childhood Education/Childcare

Children First Early Childhood Education/Childcare is a licensed group home daycare in West Seneca, New York. The state has licensed it since August 28, 2013, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Children First Early Childhood Education/Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Erie County has a median price of $200 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 Children First Early Childhood Education/Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2013
License number
#622288
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • 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 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jun 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  2. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      416.12(q) If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly marked with the child's first and last name.

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 Children First Early Childhood Education/Childcare

Is Children First Early Childhood Education/Childcare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 28, 2013.

When was Children First Early Childhood Education/Childcare 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 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children First Early Childhood Education/Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 13 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 Children First Early Childhood Education/Childcare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Children First Early Childhood Education/Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children First Early Childhood Education/Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 253-7766 to ask.

What is Children First Early Childhood Education/Childcare's phone number?

(716) 253-7766.

Where is Children First Early Childhood Education/Childcare?

West Seneca, NY 14224. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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