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Second Mother Childcare

257 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 142134.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2024
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About Second Mother Childcare

Second Mother Childcare is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, New York. The state has licensed it since October 24, 2024, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Second Mother Childcare 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 Second Mother Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
59 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2024
License number
#921059
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours. (not corrected)

    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 23, 2026Inspection1 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.

  4. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(10) When preschool children are cared for in school age groups at the very beginning or very end of the day, the teacher/child ratio and maximum group size applicable to the youngest child in the group must be followed.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(9) When toddlers are cared for with preschool children in a mixed age group at the very beginning or very end of the day, the teacher/child ratio and maximum group size applicable to children aged 18 months to 36 months must be followed.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(t) Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.

  7. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 6, 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 Second Mother Childcare

Is Second Mother Childcare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 24, 2024.

When was Second Mother Childcare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Second Mother Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 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 Second Mother Childcare care for?

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

What are Second Mother Childcare's hours?

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

How much does Second Mother Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 844-8040 to ask.

What is Second Mother Childcare's phone number?

(716) 844-8040.

Where is Second Mother Childcare?

257 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213. The nearest other daycare we list is Lots of Love Daycare, 0.3 miles away.

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