Buffalo State Child Care Center
1300 Elmwood Avenue Campus West C - Wing, Buffalo, NY
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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.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Jewish) |
| Licensed capacity | 198 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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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.
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.
418-1.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.
418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.
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
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,
414.7(a) A written daily schedule of program activities and routines is required.
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
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
418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
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
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;
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.
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.
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.
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.
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 15, 1991.
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.
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.
198, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 886-3172 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 886-3172 to ask.
(716) 886-3172.
787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209. The nearest other daycare we list is Westminster Early Childhood Program, 0.1 miles away.