The Blue Giraffe
3200 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, NY
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Tiny Treasures Day Care is a licensed child care center in Kenmore, New York. The state has licensed it since October 1, 1990, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists daily tuition from $75 to $80.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Educators hold Associate’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education to Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty Training Support – begins when each child shows signs of readiness |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Assistance it accepts | Subsidies |
| Discounts | Discounts for siblings |
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tiny Treasures Day Care lists daily tuition from $75 to $80. 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).
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infants / Toddler I, Ages 6 Weeks – 18 Months, $80 per day | $80 |
| Toddler II, Ages 18 – 21 Months, $75 per day | $75 |
State record
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 19 visits · 17 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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418-1.14(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. (not corrected)
418-1.13(a) Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center. (not corrected)
418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
418-1.13(a) Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center. (not corrected)
418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
418-1.13(a) Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center. (not corrected)
418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
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.
418-1.11(a)(2) The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.
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.
418-1.11(b)(13) Staff must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.
418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
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.
418-1.3(b) Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.
418-1.5(l)(10) Reptiles and amphibians are not permitted at child care centers.
418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
418-1.13(g) Minimum education and experience qualifications:
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 1, 1990.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 8 of 19 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.
67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Daily tuition from $75 to $80, as it lists it.
(716) 877-1351.
1287 Military Road, Kenmore, NY 14217. The nearest other daycare we list is The Blue Giraffe, 0.9 miles away.