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It's A Small World Daycare Center

33 Patrick Lane, Depew, NY 140434.0· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2009

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About It's A Small World Daycare Center

It's A Small World Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Depew, New York. The state has licensed it since November 12, 2009, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks of age through our school-age program
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks of age through our school-age program
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsErie County DSS childcare subsidies
MoreFounded 1986
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

It's A Small World Daycare 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 It's A Small World Daycare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2009
License number
#418031
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 18 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 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 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 22, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury, (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident, (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(1)(iii) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: in the event of an accident or illness requiring immediate health care, secure such care and notify the parent; and (not corrected)

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides. (not corrected)

    • 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. (not corrected)

    • 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 (not corrected)

  3. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 9, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  6. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 14, 2025Complaint 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.

  8. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Mar 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 4, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Other rules

      418-1.10(c) In accordance with the provisions of Sections 413 and 415 of the Social Services Law, child care center staff must immediately report any suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment concerning a child receiving child care to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, or cause such a report to be made, when such staff have reasonable cause to suspect that a child coming before them in their capacity as child care center workers is an abused or maltreated child. This must be done in the following manner:

  7. Nov 22, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(2)(i) for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

  8. Nov 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(m) Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

      Corrected during the visit

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 It's A Small World Daycare Center

Is It's A Small World Daycare Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 12, 2009.

When was It's A Small World Daycare Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has It's A Small World Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 18 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 It's A Small World Daycare Center care for?

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

What are It's A Small World Daycare Center's hours?

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

How much does It's A Small World Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 681-6574 to ask.

What is It's A Small World Daycare Center's phone number?

(716) 681-6574.

Where is It's A Small World Daycare Center?

33 Patrick Lane, Depew, NY 14043. The nearest other daycare we list is Beyond Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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