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Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo

2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY 140684.2· 62 reviews
licensed capacity
129
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1988

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About Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo

Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo is a licensed child care center in Getzville, New York. The state has licensed it since June 3, 1988, for up to 129 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 35 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 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
129 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (716) 688-4114 to confirm.
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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 capacity129 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
129 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1988
License number
#39474
Also at this site
Facility #412930: School-age program
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 6 of 35 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Sep 15, 2026InspectionFacility #412930No rules cited
  2. Jul 23, 2026InspectionFacility #39474No rules cited
  3. Jun 25, 2026InspectionFacility #39474No rules cited
  4. Jun 8, 2026VisitFacility #39474No rules cited
  5. Jun 8, 2026VisitFacility #412930No rules cited
  6. May 27, 2026InspectionFacility #412930No rules cited
  7. May 21, 2026InspectionFacility #4129302 rules 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c) 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:

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Mar 16, 2026InspectionFacility #39474No rules cited
  9. Feb 17, 2026InspectionFacility #4129301 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(h)(5)(iii) The parent must approve, in writing, the administration of the medication as prescribed by the health care provider and keep medications current;

  10. Dec 17, 2025VisitFacility #39474No rules cited
Show 25 earlier visits
  1. Dec 5, 2025InspectionFacility #4129301 rule cited
    • 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

  2. Oct 24, 2025VisitFacility #39474No rules cited
  3. Sep 16, 2025VisitFacility #39474No rules cited
  4. Sep 10, 2025InspectionFacility #4129301 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(h)(5)(i) A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;

  5. Sep 10, 2025InspectionFacility #39474No rules cited
  6. Jul 28, 2025InspectionFacility #394741 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 6, 2025InspectionFacility #412930No rules cited
  8. May 12, 2025VisitFacility #39474No rules cited
  9. Mar 27, 2025InspectionFacility #39474No rules cited
  10. Mar 11, 2025InspectionFacility #412930No rules cited
  11. Feb 18, 2025InspectionFacility #412930No rules cited
  12. Dec 13, 2024InspectionFacility #39474No rules cited
  13. Nov 21, 2024InspectionFacility #412930No rules cited
  14. Nov 20, 2024InspectionFacility #39474No rules cited
  15. Sep 17, 2024VisitFacility #39474No rules cited
  16. Sep 16, 2024InspectionFacility #412930No rules cited
  17. Jul 24, 2024InspectionFacility #39474No rules cited
  18. Apr 15, 2024InspectionFacility #4129304 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.15(c)(7) 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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

    • 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c) 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:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

      Corrected during the visit

  19. Apr 1, 2024InspectionFacility #39474No rules cited
  20. Feb 21, 2024InspectionFacility #39474No rules cited
  21. Jan 24, 2024InspectionFacility #412930No rules cited
  22. Jan 8, 2024VisitFacility #39474No rules cited
  23. Dec 6, 2023InspectionFacility #39474No rules cited
  24. Dec 4, 2023InspectionFacility #39474No rules cited
  25. Nov 30, 2023InspectionFacility #412930No 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 June 3, 1988.

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 September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 35 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 35 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?

129, 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) 688-4114 to confirm.

How much does Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 688-4114 to ask.

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

(716) 688-4114.

Where is Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo?

2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14068. The nearest other daycare we list is Ohr Temimim, 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).