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YMCA Buffalo Niagara

585 William Street, Buffalo, NY 142064.3· 210 reviews
licensed capacity
44
a week, county median
$215
year first licensed
1994

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About

About YMCA Buffalo Niagara

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a school-age program in Buffalo, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 1, 1994), for up to 44 children, serving school-age children.

It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer camp

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
44 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (716) 845-5440 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “Branch Hours 6am-8pm; Sat 8am-1pm; Sun Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and summer camp
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license
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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
44 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
1994
License number
#42237
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 13 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      414.15(c)(33) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.15(b)(29)(v) Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen 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

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. May 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(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 ninety days.

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(22)(iv) The school age child care program must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: a copy of the most recent compliance history report immediately after it is issued to the program by the Office.

  2. Feb 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

  3. Nov 17, 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 YMCA Buffalo Niagara

Is YMCA Buffalo Niagara licensed?

Yes. YMCA Buffalo Niagara is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 1, 1994. 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 16, 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 8 rules across 3 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?

44, 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) 845-5440 to confirm.

How much does YMCA Buffalo Niagara cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 845-5440 to ask.

What is YMCA Buffalo Niagara's phone number?

(716) 845-5440.

Where is YMCA Buffalo Niagara?

585 William Street, Buffalo, NY 14206. The nearest other daycare we list is Peace of Mind Quality Child Care Center, 0.5 miles away.

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