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YMCA Buffalo Niagara

9600 Clarence Center Road Clarence Center Elementary, Clarence Center, NY 14032
licensed capacity
44
a week, county median
$215
year first licensed
2005
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About YMCA Buffalo Niagara

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a school-age program in Clarence Center, New York. It is registered with the state (since December 1, 2005), for up to 44 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity44 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).

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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
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
44 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2005
License number
#243026
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 8 of 15 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 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. Jun 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(h)(5)(iii) The parent must approve, in writing, the administration of the medication as prescribed by the health care provider and keep medications current;

  3. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

  7. May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Records and paperwork

      414.11(a)(1) The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.4(e) All fire suppression equipment and systems must be tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

  9. Nov 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director:

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(6) Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Sep 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. May 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(12) 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(11)(i) In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change in director;

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

  4. Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

  6. Oct 12, 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 December 1, 2005. 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 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Buffalo Niagara had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 of 15 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) 407-9150 to confirm.

How much does YMCA Buffalo Niagara cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 407-9150 to ask.

What is YMCA Buffalo Niagara's phone number?

(716) 407-9150.

Where is YMCA Buffalo Niagara?

9600 Clarence Center Road Clarence Center Elementary, Clarence Center, NY 14032. The nearest other daycare we list is Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 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).