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University at Buffalo Child Care

20 St. Rita'S Lane, Amherst, NY 142603.6· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
124
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1998

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About University at Buffalo Child Care

University at Buffalo Child Care is a licensed child care center in Amherst, New York. The state has licensed it since September 1, 1998, for up to 124 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
124 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity124 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

University at Buffalo Child Care 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 University at Buffalo Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
124 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1998
License number
#44065
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 18 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 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 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 12, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program:

  8. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Apr 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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. Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 10, 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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FAQ

Questions about University at Buffalo Child Care

Is University at Buffalo Child Care licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 1, 1998.

When was University at Buffalo Child Care last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has University at Buffalo Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 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 University at Buffalo Child Care care for?

124, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are University at Buffalo Child Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 645-6509 to confirm.

How much does University at Buffalo Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 645-6509 to ask.

What is University at Buffalo Child Care's phone number?

(716) 645-6509.

Where is University at Buffalo Child Care?

20 St. Rita'S Lane, Amherst, NY 14260. The nearest other daycare we list is Rainbow Bridge Culture Center, 0.5 miles away.

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