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Rhymes and Reasons Day Care

1634 Electric Avenue, Lackawanna, NY 142184.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2002

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About

About Rhymes and Reasons Day Care

Rhymes and Reasons Day Care is a licensed child care center in Lackawanna, New York. The state has licensed it since January 23, 2002, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Rhymes and Reasons Day Care 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 Rhymes and Reasons Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2002
License number
#44315
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Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 15 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 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 15 visits
  1. Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

  5. Nov 28, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(2) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(2) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(a) Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center.

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 Rhymes and Reasons Day Care

Is Rhymes and Reasons Day Care licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 23, 2002.

When was Rhymes and Reasons Day Care last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rhymes and Reasons Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 15 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 Rhymes and Reasons Day Care care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Rhymes and Reasons Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rhymes and Reasons Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 827-1224 to ask.

What is Rhymes and Reasons Day Care's phone number?

(716) 827-1224.

Where is Rhymes and Reasons Day Care?

1634 Electric Avenue, Lackawanna, NY 14218. The nearest other daycare we list is Rhymes and Reasons Day Care, under 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).