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YMCA Buffalo Niagara

44 Westfall Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150
licensed capacity
320
a week, county median
$255
year first licensed
2021
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About YMCA Buffalo Niagara

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a licensed child care center in Tonawanda, New York. The state has licensed it since September 3, 2021, for up to 320 children, serving preschoolers.

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

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
320 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity320 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA Buffalo Niagara has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Erie County has a median price of $255 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
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
320 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2021
License number
#876990
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Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 15 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(5) A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(7) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(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.

  9. May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Mar 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(5)(i) for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

    • 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.

    • 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. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 16, 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. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 3, 2021.

When was YMCA Buffalo Niagara last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Buffalo Niagara had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 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?

320, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are YMCA Buffalo Niagara's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 874-8419 to confirm.

How much does YMCA Buffalo Niagara cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 874-8419 to ask.

What is YMCA Buffalo Niagara's phone number?

(716) 874-8419.

Where is YMCA Buffalo Niagara?

44 Westfall Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150. The nearest other daycare we list is Colvin Brighton Child Care Center, 0.6 miles away.

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