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Day Care Center ✓ Licensed

Empower

Niagara Falls, NY · Niagara County
9812 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
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Quick Facts

Capacity
112 children
Age range (listing information)
112 Preschoolers
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Type of Care
Full-Time, Part-Time, Before School, After School
Transportation
To/From School
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (716) 297-1478
9812 Lockport Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
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✓ Licensed Day Care Center
Active License
License Number
598901
License Holder
Rebecca R. Rush
Licensed Since
2012
License Issued
Aug 7, 2026
Active Through
Aug 6, 2030
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Buffalo Regional Office

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About the Provider

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Empower Children’s Academy is the preschool program of Empower. The education division offers a variety of services to children with and without disabilities which include evaluations, integrated preschool classes and special classes in Niagara County. Day care is also provided to children ages 3 to 5.

Classes are held five days per week with full-day and half-day sessions available. Before and after school day care is also provided.

Lessons plans are developed in line with the New York State Early Learning Guidelines. Empower Children’s Academy is approved by the New York State Education Department, Early Intervention Program, and Office of Children and Family Services.

Empower’s preschool curriculum is modified for each student to meet their individualized education program needs. They are afforded maximum opportunities in their learning environment to strengthen their skills. These include making gains in language, social, physical and cognitive skills.

Specialized therapies (speech, occupational, physical, social work, nursing) are administered by qualified professionals using a full array of equipment for maximized benefit.

Additional Information:

Initial License Date: 8/7/2012; This facility is authorized to administer medications;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Tuesday08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Wednesday08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Thursday08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Friday08:30 AM - 04:30 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
2026-07-16 Application - Renewal Application - Renewal 2026-I-BRO-026347
Brief Description: No violations cited
2026-06-15 Monitoring Monitoring 2026-I-BRO-056897
Brief Description: Violations found
2026-05-27 Fire Safety - Renewal Fire Safety - Renewal 2026-I-BRO-052607
Brief Description: Violations found
2026-05-27 Violation 418-1.15(c)(33) N
Brief Description: Building code certification
2026-02-19 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2026-I-BRO-005537
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-12-19 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-BRO-120167
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-09-15 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-BRO-101657
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-08-14 Complaint (Substantiated) Complaint (Substantiated)
Brief Description: Violations found
2025-08-14 Complaint (Substantiated) Complaint (Substantiated) 2025-I-BRO-058765
Brief Description: Violations Found
2025-06-25 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-BRO-030947
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-05-02 Fire Safety - Alternate Year Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2025-I-BRO-037070
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-02-03 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2025-I-BRO-006688
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-12-12 Self Reported Serious Incident Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-BRO-113086
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-12-10 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-BRO-099166
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-10-29 Fire Safety - Alternate Year Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2024-I-BRO-103529
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-10-29 Violation 418-1.4(h) N
Brief Description: Monthly fire and safety inspections performed and documented by director or designee
2024-10-29 Violation 418-1.15(c)(33) N
Brief Description: Building code certification
2024-10-23 Complaint (Substantiated) Complaint (Substantiated)
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-10-23 Complaint (Substantiated) Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-BRO-104708
Brief Description: Violations Found
2024-10-15 Self Reported Serious Incident Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-BRO-100567
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-08-19 Mid-Point Mid-Point 2024-I-BRO-078594
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-08-19 Violation 418-1.14(c)(1) N
Brief Description: Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months
2024-08-19 Violation 418-1.14(c) N
Brief Description: Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years
2024-06-13 Serious Injury Serious Injury 2024-I-BRO-051480
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-06-03 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2024-I-BRO-006616
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-03-19 Other Other 2024-I-BRO-038389
Brief Description: No violations cited
2023-12-22 Serious Injury Serious Injury 2023-I-BRO-055760
Brief Description: No violations cited
2023-11-15 Monitoring Monitoring 2023-I-BRO-049753
Brief Description: Violations found
2023-10-10 Complaint (Substantiated) Complaint (Substantiated)
Brief Description: Violations found

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