Children First Christian Child Care and Early Learning
1478 Abbott, Buffalo, NY
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 170 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 2, 2008.
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.
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.
170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 825-8644 to ask.
(716) 825-8644.
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.