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Monarch Little Learners Academy

1025 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 142184.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
170
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$255
year first licensed
2008

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About Monarch Little Learners Academy

Monarch Little Learners Academy is a licensed child care center in Lackawanna, New York. The state has licensed it since July 2, 2008, for up to 170 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
170 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity170 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Monarch Little Learners Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Erie County has a median price of $255 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 Monarch Little Learners Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
170 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2008
License number
#359210
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 22 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 22 visits
  1. Sep 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 16, 2025Visit1 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.

  10. Oct 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Jul 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 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.

  4. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 11, 2024Visit1 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. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(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.

    • 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.

  11. Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Dec 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      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 Monarch Little Learners Academy

Is Monarch Little Learners Academy licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 2, 2008.

When was Monarch Little Learners Academy last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Monarch Little Learners Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 22 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 Monarch Little Learners Academy care for?

170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Monarch Little Learners Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Monarch Little Learners Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 825-8644 to ask.

What is Monarch Little Learners Academy's phone number?

(716) 825-8644.

Where is Monarch Little Learners Academy?

1025 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218. The nearest other daycare we list is Children First Christian Child Care and Early Learning, 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).