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Westminster Early Childhood Program

724 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 142095.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
194
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1990

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About Westminster Early Childhood Program

Westminster Early Childhood Program is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, New York. The state has licensed it since June 1, 1990, for up to 194 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 8 weeks to 5 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
194 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, two, three, or five days a week”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 8 weeks to 5 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k and summer camp
CurriculumUPK core curriculum
EnrichmentSpanish instruction via outside community organizations (additional fee)
StaffUPK taught by a NYS certified teacher
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
AccreditationNAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (QualitySTARS NY)
Licensed capacity194 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Westminster Early Childhood Program 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 Westminster Early Childhood Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
194 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1990
License number
#39459
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 16 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 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. Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 8, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children. (not corrected)

  3. Aug 12, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) 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: serious incident, (not corrected)

    • Other rules

      418-1.10(c) In accordance with the provisions of Sections 413 and 415 of the Social Services Law, child care center staff must immediately report any suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment concerning a child receiving child care to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, or cause such a report to be made, when such staff have reasonable cause to suspect that a child coming before them in their capacity as child care center workers is an abused or maltreated child. This must be done in the following manner: (not corrected)

  4. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 31, 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 Westminster Early Childhood Program

Is Westminster Early Childhood Program licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 1, 1990.

When was Westminster Early Childhood Program last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Westminster Early Childhood Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 16 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 Westminster Early Childhood Program care for?

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

What are Westminster Early Childhood Program's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Westminster Early Childhood Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 884-9438 to ask.

What is Westminster Early Childhood Program's phone number?

(716) 884-9438.

Where is Westminster Early Childhood Program?

724 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209. The nearest other daycare we list is Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, 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).