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The Community Action Organization of Western New York

1653 Kensington Ave., Cheektowaga, NY 142153.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
100
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2011

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About The Community Action Organization of Western New York

The Community Action Organization of Western New York is a licensed child care center in Cheektowaga, New York. The state has licensed it since October 5, 2011, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 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
100 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Community Action Organization of Western New York 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 The Community Action Organization of Western New York

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2011
License number
#467916
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 14 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 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 15 visits
  1. Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 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.

  3. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(c)(32) 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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

  8. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(2)(i) The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

      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.

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Questions about The Community Action Organization of Western New York

Is The Community Action Organization of Western New York licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 5, 2011.

When was The Community Action Organization of Western New York last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Community Action Organization of Western New York had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 14 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 The Community Action Organization of Western New York care for?

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

What are The Community Action Organization of Western New York's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 836-2021 to confirm.

How much does The Community Action Organization of Western New York cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 836-2021 to ask.

What is The Community Action Organization of Western New York's phone number?

(716) 836-2021.

Where is The Community Action Organization of Western New York?

1653 Kensington Ave., Cheektowaga, NY 14215. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Capital Daycare, under 0.1 miles away.

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