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Rich's Family Center

1200 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14213
licensed capacity
95
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1990

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About Rich's Family Center

Rich's Family Center is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, New York. The state has licensed it since September 1, 1990, for up to 95 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 11 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
95 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity95 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Rich's Family 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).

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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 Rich's Family Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
95 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1990
License number
#39439
See the state's record

Summary

25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 25 visits · 24 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • 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 25 visits
  1. Aug 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 29, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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;

    • 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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jun 11, 2026Visit1 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.

  4. Jun 5, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(ai) Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

  5. Jun 2, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(2)(ii) for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k) The supervision ratios are as follows:

    • Background checks

      413.4(b) The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:

  6. Apr 21, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l) Group size and mixing different age children within groups.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(2)(ii) for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k) The supervision ratios are as follows:

  7. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iv) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious condition,

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(l)(2) One sanitary toilet must be available for every group of 15 children, not including infants, or part thereof.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(l)(1) Convenient, adequate and sanitary toilet facilities must be provided for the children in a separate, properly ventilated room readily accessible to children.

  9. Feb 24, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iv) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious condition,

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(l)(2) One sanitary toilet must be available for every group of 15 children, not including infants, or part thereof.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(l)(1) Convenient, adequate and sanitary toilet facilities must be provided for the children in a separate, properly ventilated room readily accessible to children.

  10. Dec 17, 2025Visit1 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.

Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 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.

  8. Nov 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 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.

  9. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Aug 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;

  13. May 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

  14. Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Dec 15, 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 Rich's Family Center

Is Rich's Family Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 1, 1990.

When was Rich's Family Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rich's Family Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 12 of 25 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 Rich's Family Center care for?

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

What are Rich's Family Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 878-8006 to confirm.

How much does Rich's Family Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 878-8006 to ask.

What is Rich's Family Center's phone number?

(716) 878-8006.

Where is Rich's Family Center?

1200 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14213. The nearest other daycare we list is Lots of Love Daycare, 0.4 miles away.

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