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YMCA Buffalo Niagara

86 Alys Drive John Sciole Elementary, Depew, NY 14043
licensed capacity
40
a week, county median
$215
year first licensed
1999

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About YMCA Buffalo Niagara

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a school-age program in Depew, New York. It is registered with the state (since September 1, 1999), 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 8 rules across 7 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).

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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
40 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
1999
License number
#44145
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 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 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      414.2(a)(1) Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a completed application, including required attestations, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents. Such application and attestations must include an agreement by the applicant to operate the school-age child care program in conformity with applicable laws and regulations; (not corrected)

  2. Aug 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: (not corrected)

  3. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule 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. (not corrected)

  5. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(2) Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

  8. Feb 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: (not corrected)

  9. Nov 7, 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;

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jun 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(2) Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

  2. Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 20, 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 September 1, 1999. 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 10, 2026, with 1 rule 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 7 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) 684-2395 to confirm.

How much does YMCA Buffalo Niagara cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 684-2395 to ask.

What is YMCA Buffalo Niagara's phone number?

(716) 684-2395.

Where is YMCA Buffalo Niagara?

86 Alys Drive John Sciole Elementary, Depew, NY 14043. The nearest other daycare we list is Gina Property Holdings, 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).