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The YWCA of Western New York

1005 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 142074.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
142
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2000

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About The YWCA of Western New York

The YWCA of Western New York is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, New York. The state has licensed it since June 1, 2000, for up to 142 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
142 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity142 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The YWCA 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 YWCA of Western New York

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
142 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2000
License number
#43113
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Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 18 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jul 14, 2026Inspection1 rule 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:

  2. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(c)(33) 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 the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.3(g) Toxic paints or finishes must not be used on room surfaces, furniture or any other equipment, materials or furnishings which may be used by children or are within their reach.

  8. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Feb 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(6) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(d) Each center must have a staff person who meets the qualifications set forth in section 418-1.13(g)(1) to perform supervision functions for that center.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(2)(ix) When a health care consultant is required to approve a health care plan, the schedule of visits by a health care consultant to programs administering medications[,] must occur at least once every year and must include a review of the health care policies and procedures and a review of the documentation;

  6. May 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(t) Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(d) All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

  7. Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 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 YWCA of Western New York

Is The YWCA of Western New York licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 1, 2000.

When was The YWCA of Western New York last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The YWCA of Western New York had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 18 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 YWCA of Western New York care for?

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

What are The YWCA of Western New York's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 447-1494 to confirm.

How much does The YWCA of Western New York cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 447-1494 to ask.

What is The YWCA of Western New York's phone number?

(716) 447-1494.

Where is The YWCA of Western New York?

1005 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14207. The nearest other daycare we list is Holy Cross Head Start, 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).