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Puddle Jumpers

2422 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 142163.9· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
66
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2019

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About Puddle Jumpers

Puddle Jumpers is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, New York. The state has licensed it since February 14, 2019, for up to 66 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
66 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
ProgramsInfant care and preschool
Licensed capacity66 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Puddle Jumpers 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).

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 Puddle Jumpers

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
66 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2019
License number
#834621
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 16 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

  9. Jan 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(7) 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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

    • 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.

  10. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.15(c)(34) 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 showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current license period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements;

    • 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;

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(22) 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 health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

  6. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo 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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Questions about Puddle Jumpers

Is Puddle Jumpers licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 14, 2019.

When was Puddle Jumpers last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Puddle Jumpers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 16 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 Puddle Jumpers care for?

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

What are Puddle Jumpers' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Puddle Jumpers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 877-3700 to ask.

What is Puddle Jumpers' phone number?

(716) 877-3700.

Where is Puddle Jumpers?

2422 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216. The nearest other daycare we list is Nature's Nest Childcare, 0.3 miles away.

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