Skip to content
Child care center 

Storytime Child Care

285 Southside Parkway, Buffalo, NY 142203.8· 46 reviews
licensed capacity
145
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2004

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Storytime Child Care

Storytime Child Care is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, New York. The state has licensed it since May 25, 2004, for up to 145 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: from 6 weeks of age until they turn 5; before/after school up to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
145 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m. until 7 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: From 6 weeks of age until they turn 5; before/after school up to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffTrained CPR and first aid staff member(s) on the premises at all times
SafetyCoded keypad entries, Outdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsErie County DSS payments
Licensed capacity145 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Storytime Child 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).

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 Storytime Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
145 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2004
License number
#204192
See the state's record

Summary

25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 25 visits · 24 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 25 visits
  1. Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 5, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

  6. Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 20, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      418-1.12(aj) Children may not be placed in the crib with a bottle, food or drink.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 12, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule 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.

  5. Jul 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    • 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.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.7(h) If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jun 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(6) for 5-year-old children:

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jun 27, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) 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 incident,

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(a)(1) Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(a) Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

    • 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.

    • 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. Jun 27, 2024Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) 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 incident,

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(a)(1) Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(a) Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  9. Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(i)(6) All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office.

  10. May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Apr 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Feb 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  14. Jan 23, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(6)(i) Information relating to an individual child is confidential and cannot be disclosed without written parental permission to anyone other than the Office, its designees or other persons authorized by law.

  15. Nov 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(ab)(2) A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Storytime Child Care

FAQ

Questions about Storytime Child Care

Is Storytime Child Care licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 25, 2004.

When was Storytime Child Care last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Storytime Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 11 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 Storytime Child Care care for?

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

What are Storytime Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Storytime Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 825-7400 to ask.

What is Storytime Child Care's phone number?

(716) 825-7400.

Where is Storytime Child Care?

285 Southside Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14220. The nearest other daycare we list is The Community Action Organization of Western New York, 0.2 miles away.

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