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The Community Action Organization of Western New York

64 E. Main Street, Gowanda, NY 14070
licensed capacity
18
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$255
year first licensed
1990

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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 Gowanda, New York. The state has licensed it since December 15, 1990, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
18 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 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 preschool care at a child care center in Erie County has a median price of $255 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 The Community Action Organization of Western New York

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
1990
License number
#39508
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 15 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 29, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(d) A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

  4. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 12, 2024Inspection1 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. May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(1)(i) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

  7. Oct 17, 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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FAQ

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 December 15, 1990.

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 September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 15 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?

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

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

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

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

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 532-5927 to ask.

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

(716) 532-5927.

Where is The Community Action Organization of Western New York?

64 E. Main Street, Gowanda, NY 14070. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Love Bugs, 0.7 miles away.

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