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Queen City Early Childhood Center

2056 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 142114.8· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
82
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2025
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About Queen City Early Childhood Center

Queen City Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, New York. The state has licensed it since January 17, 2025, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campMeals provided

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infants to 4 years of age; Summer Camp ages 5-12
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Licensed capacity
82 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to 4 years of age; Summer Camp ages 5-12
ProgramsInfant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffFounder/owner has 20 years of experience and education in the early childhood field
Daily lifeMeals provided
Licensed capacity82 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Queen City Early Childhood Center 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 Queen City Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
82 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2025
License number
#928678
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3

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 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(c)(32) 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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; (not corrected)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(8) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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. (not corrected)

  2. Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 22, 2025Inspection4 rules 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  8. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo 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 Queen City Early Childhood Center

Is Queen City Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 17, 2025.

When was Queen City Early Childhood Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Queen City Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 11 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 Queen City Early Childhood Center care for?

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

What are Queen City Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Queen City Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 262-0065 to ask.

What is Queen City Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(716) 262-0065.

Where is Queen City Early Childhood Center?

2056 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14211. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys and Girls Clubs of Buffalo, 0.5 miles away.

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