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YMCA Buffalo Niagara

1780 Como Park Boulevard Cayuga Heights Elementary School, Depew, NY 14043
licensed capacity
54
a week, county median
$255
year first licensed
2016
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About YMCA Buffalo Niagara

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a licensed child care center in Depew, New York. The state has licensed it since July 20, 2016, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
54 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA Buffalo Niagara has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Erie County has a median price of $255 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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 YMCA Buffalo Niagara

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2016
License number
#755232
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 19 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(3) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.4(i) A record of all inspections and all corrections must be maintained at the program or at a central location available for review upon request.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

  7. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(b)(23)(iv) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within 90 days.

  3. Dec 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director:

  4. Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director:

  9. Nov 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(b)(23)(iv) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within 90 days.

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 YMCA Buffalo Niagara

Is YMCA Buffalo Niagara licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 20, 2016.

When was YMCA Buffalo Niagara 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 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Buffalo Niagara had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 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.

How many children can YMCA Buffalo Niagara care for?

54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

What are YMCA Buffalo Niagara's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 674-9622 to confirm.

How much does YMCA Buffalo Niagara cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 674-9622 to ask.

What is YMCA Buffalo Niagara's phone number?

(716) 674-9622.

Where is YMCA Buffalo Niagara?

1780 Como Park Boulevard Cayuga Heights Elementary School, Depew, NY 14043. The nearest other daycare we list is Brightpath, under 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).