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Duck Duck Goose Child Care Center
East Aurora, NY
· Erie County
300 Gleed Avenue,
East Aurora, NY 14052
Quick Facts
Capacity
87 children
Age Range
16 Infants, 12 Toddlers, 39 Preschoolers and 20 School-Aged Children
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (716) 687-2895
Licensed Day Care Center
Active License
License Number
43696
License Holder
Tiffany N. Giacomini
Licensed Since
1998
License Issued
Sep 1, 2026
Active Through
Aug 31, 2030
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Buffalo Regional Office
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About the Provider
Paula VonDerau is the director of Duck Duck Goose and she welcomes you to the web site. Duck Duck Goose is located at 300 Gleed Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052. Duck Duck Goose cares for children from 8 weeks to 12 years of age. The infant and toddler programs enables children to explore with age appropriate toys and activities. Our qualified and caring staff helps nurture development through play, singing, music, stories and outdoor walks.
Additional Information:
This facility is authorized to administer medications;Initial License Date: 9/1/1998;
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2026-I-BRO-033118 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-06-01 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-BRO-052703 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Fire Safety - Renewal | Fire Safety - Renewal | 2026-I-BRO-052597 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-03-19 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-BRO-001390 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-11-04 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-BRO-112533 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-07-02 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-BRO-050943 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-05-05 | Fire Safety - Alternate Year | Fire Safety - Alternate Year | 2025-I-BRO-036959 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-05-05 | Violation | 418-1.3(o) | N |
| Brief Description: Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed | |||
| 2025-05-05 | Violation | 418-1.4(d) | N |
| Brief Description: Fire alarm and detection systems are inspected, tested and maintained in compliance with applicable code | |||
| 2025-05-05 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(33) | N |
| Brief Description: Building code certification | |||
| 2025-04-22 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-BRO-034600 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-BRO-002220 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-12-02 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-BRO-106543 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-BRO-078637 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-07-08 | Fire Safety - Alternate Year | Fire Safety - Alternate Year | 2024-I-BRO-061483 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-07-08 | Violation | 418-1.4(f)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed | |||
| 2024-07-08 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(31) | N |
| Brief Description: Documentation on file that fire alarm systems are maintained, tested and inspected in accordance with state or other applicable codes | |||
| 2024-07-08 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(32) | N |
| Brief Description: Documentation that fire suppression equipment and system are in compliance with Code is on file | |||
| 2024-07-08 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(22) | N |
| Brief Description: Inspection by Health Department | |||
| 2024-05-09 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-BRO-044319 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-BRO-001837 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2023-I-BRO-051677 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Violation | 418-1.14(b) | N |
| Brief Description: Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 418-1.7(q) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider. | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 418-1.11(a)(3) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law. | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 418-1.11(a)(7) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: With the exception of children meeting the criteria of sections 418-1.11(a) (6) children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law. | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 418-1.13(b)(6) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office. | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 418-1.13(g)(2)(iii) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: To be qualified as a group teacher for a preschool class, a person must possess either: 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to a Child Development Associate Credential, other Office-recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period, or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and two years of experience related to caring for children. | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 418-1.13(g)(3)(iv) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to an Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education Credential, Infant Toddler Child Development Associate Credential, other Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler developmental period or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and two years of experience related to caring for children, one of which must be related to caring for infants or toddlers. | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 418-1.14(b) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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. | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 418-1.14(c)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 418-1.14(c)(2) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d). | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(7) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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; | |||
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 418-1.3(o) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions 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. | |||
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(31) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; | |||
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(32) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; | |||
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(33) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; | |||
| 2022-03-30 | Violation | 418-1.5(b)(4) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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. | |||
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