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Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $289
- year first licensed
- 2008
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About
About Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center
Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in West Seneca, New York. The state has licensed it since December 1, 2008, for up to 38 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2008
- License number
- #327330
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 15 visits · 2 rules in all
- Safe sleep 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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See all 16 visits
- Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.7(m) Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Corrected during the visit
Show 6 earlier visits
- Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected during the visit
413.4(a)(1) a criminal history record check with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services;
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FAQ
Questions about Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center
Is Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 1, 2008.
When was Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 15 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 Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 674-4091 to ask.
What is Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center's phone number?
(716) 674-4091.
Where is Vivian's Little Darlings Child Care Center?
3729 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY 14224. The nearest other daycare we list is Brightpath, 0.3 miles away.