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The Learning Garden, West

2655 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY 142214.5· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
129
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2017

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About The Learning Garden, West

The Learning Garden, West is a licensed child care center in Williamsville, New York. The state has licensed it since December 4, 2017, for up to 129 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
129 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity129 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Garden, West 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 Learning Garden, West

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
129 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2017
License number
#804143
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Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 20 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b)(1) Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(6) Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

  2. Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 18, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(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 90 days.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

  4. Jan 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.15(b)(29)(i) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing 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 418-1.14;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(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.

  5. Dec 4, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • 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(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

  6. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director:

  9. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 14, 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 Learning Garden, West

Is The Learning Garden, West licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 4, 2017.

When was The Learning Garden, West last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Garden, West had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 20 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 Learning Garden, West care for?

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

What are The Learning Garden, West's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Learning Garden, West cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 565-5437 to ask.

What is The Learning Garden, West's phone number?

(716) 565-5437.

Where is The Learning Garden, West?

2655 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Garden, 0.8 miles away.

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