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YMCA Buffalo Niagara

4363 Mapleton Road Starpoint Central School District, Lockport, NY 14094
licensed capacity
120
a week, county median
$194
year first licensed
2003
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About YMCA Buffalo Niagara

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a school-age program in Lockport, New York. It is registered with the state (since August 30, 2003), for up to 120 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 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
120 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 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 Niagara County has a median price of $194 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Niagara County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$247
Home daycare$190

Toddler

Center$230
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$200
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$194
Home daycare$175

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
120 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2003
License number
#180114
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(c)(1) The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

  5. Sep 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(h) The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.

    • 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.

  6. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(c)(1) The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

  9. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 28, 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 August 30, 2003. 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 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Buffalo Niagara had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 12 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?

120, 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) 385-2899 to confirm.

How much does YMCA Buffalo Niagara cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 385-2899 to ask.

What is YMCA Buffalo Niagara's phone number?

(716) 385-2899.

Where is YMCA Buffalo Niagara?

4363 Mapleton Road Starpoint Central School District, Lockport, NY 14094. The nearest other daycare we list is Kandy Land Kids, 1.8 miles away.

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