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YMCA Buffalo Niagara

3870 Sheldon Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127
licensed capacity
40
a week, county median
$215
year first licensed
1992
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About YMCA Buffalo Niagara

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a school-age program in Orchard Park, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 22, 1992), for up to 40 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA Buffalo Niagara has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Erie County has a median price of $215 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 YMCA Buffalo Niagara

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
40 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
1992
License number
#40883
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 13 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(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. (not corrected)

  3. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 4, 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 YMCA Buffalo Niagara

Is YMCA Buffalo Niagara licensed?

Yes. YMCA Buffalo Niagara is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 22, 1992. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was YMCA Buffalo Niagara last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Buffalo Niagara had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 13 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?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve 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?

3870 Sheldon Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127. The nearest other daycare we list is Smarty Pants, 0.8 miles away.

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