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Early Childhood Research Center

15 Baldy Hall University At Buffalo, Amherst, NY 14260
licensed capacity
68
a week, county median
$275
year first licensed
2014
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About Early Childhood Research Center

Early Childhood Research Center is a licensed child care center in Amherst, New York. The state has licensed it since December 15, 2014, for up to 68 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
68 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity68 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Childhood Research Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Erie County has a median price of $275 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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 Early Childhood Research Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2014
License number
#676462
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 15 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

  8. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 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.

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Sep 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(t) Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

  5. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo 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 Early Childhood Research Center

Is Early Childhood Research Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 15, 2014.

When was Early Childhood Research Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Childhood Research Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 15 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 Early Childhood Research Center care for?

68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Early Childhood Research Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 645-2379 to confirm.

How much does Early Childhood Research Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 645-2379 to ask.

What is Early Childhood Research Center's phone number?

(716) 645-2379.

Where is Early Childhood Research Center?

15 Baldy Hall University At Buffalo, Amherst, NY 14260. The nearest other daycare we list is University at Buffalo Child Care, 0.6 miles away.

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