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Creative Play Learning Center

647 Dodge Road, Getzville, NY 140684.0· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2012

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About Creative Play Learning Center

Creative Play Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Getzville, New York. The state has licensed it since November 23, 2012, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-K

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Play Learning Center 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 Creative Play Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2012
License number
#628564
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 14 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(c)(33) 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

  7. Jun 27, 2025Visit5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(7) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(ac) Staff and volunteers must take suitable precautions to prevent children from receiving burns caused by contact with hot liquids.

    • Transportation

      418-1.5(a)(1)(i) The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

  8. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

  10. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 30, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  6. Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Creative Play Learning Center

Is Creative Play Learning Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 23, 2012.

When was Creative Play Learning Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Play Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 14 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 Creative Play Learning Center care for?

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

What are Creative Play Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Play Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 689-9800 to ask.

What is Creative Play Learning Center's phone number?

(716) 689-9800.

Where is Creative Play Learning Center?

647 Dodge Road, Getzville, NY 14068. The nearest other daycare we list is Peninsula Montessori, 0.8 miles away.

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