Grow With Us Day Care
1827 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY
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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.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 142 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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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:
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;
418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Corrected during the visit
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.
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
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.
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;
418-1.5(t) Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.
Corrected during the visit
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.
418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
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.
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 1, 2000.
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.
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.
142, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 447-1494 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 447-1494 to ask.
(716) 447-1494.
1005 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14207. The nearest other daycare we list is Holy Cross Head Start, 0.1 miles away.