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The Community Action Organization Of WNY

114 Hickory St., Buffalo, NY 14204
licensed capacity
44
a week, county median
$215
year first licensed
2012

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About The Community Action Organization Of WNY

The Community Action Organization Of WNY is a school-age program in Buffalo, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 18, 2012), for up to 44 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Community Action Organization Of WNY has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Erie County has a median price of $215 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 WNY

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
44 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2012
License number
#569561
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 16 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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.

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  1. Sep 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.15(b)(29)(i) Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14; (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are; (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 23, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(1) Any initial application for a child care license or registration shall include the submission of fingerprint images for any operator, director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jul 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire and safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.15(b)(29)(i) Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

  3. Sep 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(b)(23)(iv) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(12)(iv) The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of any other change that would place the school age child care program out of compliance with applicable regulations;

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(11)(ii) In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including:

  4. May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(b)(23)(iv) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(11)(ii) In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including:

  6. Nov 20, 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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Questions about The Community Action Organization Of WNY

Is The Community Action Organization Of WNY licensed?

Yes. The Community Action Organization Of WNY is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 18, 2012. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Community Action Organization Of WNY last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Community Action Organization Of WNY had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 16 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 WNY care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are The Community Action Organization Of WNY's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 881-5150 to confirm.

How much does The Community Action Organization Of WNY cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 881-5150 to ask.

What is The Community Action Organization Of WNY's phone number?

(716) 881-5150.

Where is The Community Action Organization Of WNY?

114 Hickory St., Buffalo, NY 14204. The nearest other daycare we list is Flower Garden Child Care, 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).