Rhymes and Reasons Day Care
1634 Electric Avenue, Lackawanna, NY
4.3· 6 reviews
The Community Action Organization of Western New York
- licensed capacity
- 108
- a week, county median
- $255
- year first licensed
- 1989
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About
About The Community Action Organization of Western New York
The Community Action Organization of Western New York is a licensed child care center in Lackawanna, New York. The state has licensed it since November 1, 1989, for up to 108 children, serving preschoolers.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 108 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (716) 822-2402 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 108 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.
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
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
- 108 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 1989
- License number
- #39509
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 15 visits · 3 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 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 16 visits
- Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:
- Nov 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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;
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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 November 1, 1989.
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 16, 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 3 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?
108, 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?
Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 822-2402 to confirm.
How much does The Community Action Organization of Western New York cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 822-2402 to ask.
What is The Community Action Organization of Western New York's phone number?
(716) 822-2402.
Where is The Community Action Organization of Western New York?
257 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Angels Daycare of Wny, 0.9 miles away.