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Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97)

73 Pawnee, Buffalo, NY 14210
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$255
year first licensed
2023
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About Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97)

Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97) is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, New York. The state has licensed it since August 17, 2023, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
18 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97) has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Erie County has a median price of $255 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 Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2023
License number
#899538
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. (not corrected)

  4. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.4(c) Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided, maintained and operate as designed.

    • 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.

  6. Nov 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.4(c) Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided, maintained and operate as designed.

    • 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.

  7. Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 19, 2023Inspection1 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.

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 Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97)

Is Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97) licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 17, 2023.

When was Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97) 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 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 13 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 Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97) care for?

18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97)'s hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 816-4770 to confirm.

How much does Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 816-4770 to ask.

What is Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97)'s phone number?

(716) 816-4770.

Where is Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97)?

73 Pawnee, Buffalo, NY 14210. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Corner Child Care, 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).