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Ripen With Us Child Care Center

500 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 142234.1· 50 reviews
licensed capacity
143
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2000

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About Ripen With Us Child Care Center

Ripen With Us Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, New York. The state has licensed it since May 1, 2000, for up to 143 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
143 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1974
Licensed capacity143 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ripen With Us Child Care 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 Ripen With Us Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
143 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2000
License number
#43979
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 16 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 12, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) 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 injury,

    • 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.

  4. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

  8. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

  10. Jan 16, 2025Inspection3 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;

    • 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) 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.

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Oct 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

  5. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 11, 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 Ripen With Us Child Care Center

Is Ripen With Us Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 1, 2000.

When was Ripen With Us Child Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ripen With Us Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 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 Ripen With Us Child Care Center care for?

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

What are Ripen With Us Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ripen With Us Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 836-1014 to ask.

What is Ripen With Us Child Care Center's phone number?

(716) 836-1014.

Where is Ripen With Us Child Care Center?

500 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14223. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid's Kampus Child Care Center, 0.6 miles away.

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