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Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara

150 Tech Drive Independent Health Family Branch Ymca, Williamsville, NY 14221
licensed capacity
44
a week, county median
$215
year first licensed
2013

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About Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara

Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara is a school-age program in Williamsville, New York. It is registered with the state (since September 13, 2013), 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 21 rules across 10 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
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

Young Men's Christian Association 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 Young Men's Christian Association 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
2013
License number
#654066
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 10 of 15 visits · 21 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

  5. Feb 20, 2026Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(h)(1)(iv) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: advise a parent or the person authorized to pick up the child that day, of any developing symptoms of illness or minor injury sustained while child is in care.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(l)(4) When a school-age child care program cares for children in groups including children both over and under 10 years of age, the teacher/child ratio used must be that ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(ii) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: the maximum group size is twenty children.

    • 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;

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  6. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  9. May 27, 2025Inspection1 rule 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.

  10. Jan 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Nov 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(11)(ii) In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including:

  2. Sep 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(b)(23)(i) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An acting director must be immediately named by the registrant.

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(12)(iii) The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately or no later than the next day of business of the director's resignation or termination;

  3. May 15, 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

  4. Jan 22, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.

  5. Dec 4, 2023Inspection2 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.

    • 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.

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 Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara

Is Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara licensed?

Yes. Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara is registered with the state and operating, first licensed September 13, 2013. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Young Men's Christian Association 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 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 10 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 Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 839-2543 to confirm.

How much does Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 839-2543 to ask.

What is Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara's phone number?

(716) 839-2543.

Where is Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara?

150 Tech Drive Independent Health Family Branch Ymca, Williamsville, NY 14221. The nearest other daycare we list is Childtime Childcare, 0.3 miles away.

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