Buffalo State Child Care Center
1300 Elmwood Avenue Campus West C - Wing, Buffalo, NY
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 8 weeks to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k and summer camp |
| Curriculum | UPK core curriculum |
| Enrichment | Spanish instruction via outside community organizations (additional fee) |
| Staff | UPK taught by a NYS certified teacher |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (QualitySTARS NY) |
| Licensed capacity | 194 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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418-1.8(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)
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)
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)
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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, 1990.
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.
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.
194, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 884-9438 to ask.
(716) 884-9438.
724 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209. The nearest other daycare we list is Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, 0.1 miles away.