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Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo

787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 142094.1· 108 reviews
licensed capacity
198
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1991

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About

About Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo

Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, New York. The state has licensed it since January 15, 1991, for up to 198 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, preschool and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 37 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-based

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

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

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Jewish)
Licensed capacity198 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo 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).

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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 Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
198 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1991
License number
#39498
Also at this site
Facility #39536: School-age program
See the state's record

Summary

37 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 37 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Oct 1, 2026InspectionFacility #39536No rules cited
  2. Sep 16, 2026InspectionFacility #39536No rules cited
  3. Jul 14, 2026VisitFacility #39498No rules cited
  4. Jun 4, 2026InspectionFacility #39536No rules cited
  5. Jun 2, 2026InspectionFacility #394982 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(5)(ix) Storage, documentation of the administration of medication and labeling of the auto-injector, asthma inhaler and asthma nebulizer must be in compliance with section 418-1.11 of this Subpart.

    • 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.

  6. Apr 20, 2026InspectionFacility #394981 rule 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.

  7. Apr 17, 2026Complaint investigationFacility #394981 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

  8. Mar 30, 2026InspectionFacility #39498No rules cited
  9. Feb 20, 2026InspectionFacility #39536No rules cited
  10. Feb 12, 2026Complaint investigationFacility #394981 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(n) The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

      Corrected during the visit

Show 28 earlier visits
  1. Jan 2, 2026Complaint investigationFacility #394981 rule 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,

  2. Dec 22, 2025InspectionFacility #39498No rules cited
  3. Dec 4, 2025InspectionFacility #39536No rules cited
  4. Nov 21, 2025InspectionFacility #39498No rules cited
  5. Sep 25, 2025InspectionFacility #395361 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      414.7(a) A written daily schedule of program activities and routines is required.

  6. Aug 20, 2025VisitFacility #39498No rules cited
  7. Jun 11, 2025VisitFacility #39498No rules cited
  8. May 19, 2025InspectionFacility #39498No rules cited
  9. May 16, 2025InspectionFacility #395362 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(12) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Mar 26, 2025InspectionFacility #39536No rules cited
  11. Feb 24, 2025InspectionFacility #39498No rules cited
  12. Jan 30, 2025InspectionFacility #394981 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

  13. Dec 2, 2024InspectionFacility #39536No rules cited
  14. Nov 14, 2024InspectionFacility #395361 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

      Corrected during the visit

  15. Oct 21, 2024InspectionFacility #39498No rules cited
  16. Sep 25, 2024InspectionFacility #39536No rules cited
  17. Jul 19, 2024InspectionFacility #39498No rules cited
  18. Jul 9, 2024InspectionFacility #39498No rules cited
  19. Jul 2, 2024InspectionFacility #39498No rules cited
  20. Jun 5, 2024InspectionFacility #39536No rules cited
  21. May 29, 2024InspectionFacility #39498No rules cited
  22. May 28, 2024InspectionFacility #394981 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;

  23. May 16, 2024InspectionFacility #395364 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      414.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(n) The use of any type device for social or entertainment purposes, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, using the internet, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(ii) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: the maximum group size is twenty children.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(g) Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

  24. Apr 4, 2024InspectionFacility #39536No rules cited
  25. Feb 14, 2024InspectionFacility #39498No rules cited
  26. Feb 13, 2024InspectionFacility #39536No rules cited
  27. Nov 28, 2023InspectionFacility #39498No rules cited
  28. Oct 23, 2023InspectionFacility #39536No 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 Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo

Is Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 15, 1991.

When was Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 37 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 11 of 37 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 Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo care for?

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

What are Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 886-3172 to confirm.

How much does Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 886-3172 to ask.

What is Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo's phone number?

(716) 886-3172.

Where is Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo?

787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209. The nearest other daycare we list is Westminster Early Childhood Program, 0.1 miles away.

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