Day Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Valley Community Association, Inc.
Buffalo, NY
· Erie County
93 Leddy Street,
Buffalo, NY 14210
Quick Facts
Capacity
84 children
Age Range
12 Infants, 20 Toddlers, 32 Preschoolers and 20 School-Aged Children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (716) 823-8299
Licensed Day Care Center
Active License
License Number
42931
License Holder
Amanda A. Pezzimenti
Licensed Since
1998
License Issued
Sep 1, 2022
Expired
Aug 31, 2026
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Buffalo Regional Office
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About the Provider
The VCA Child Care Center is a New York State licensed child care center, which offers a stimulating, nurturing, and educational environment for children varying in age from 6 weeks old to 12 years old. Universal Pre-K is also offered to help prepare youngsters for kindergarten. The child care center serves both residents of the area as well as those working at businesses located in the City of Buffalo's central business district.
Additional Information:
This facility is authorized to administer medications;Initial License Date: 9/1/1998;
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2026-I-BRO-033113 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 418-1.3(h) | N |
| Brief Description: No peeling or damaged paint or plaster | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 418-1.7(o) | N |
| Brief Description: Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 418-1.8(e) | N |
| Brief Description: A qualified group teacher is required for every group of children | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 418-1.11(a)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: Children's health records are current | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 418-1.12(w) | N |
| Brief Description: Parent agreement in writing specifying Infant feeding schedule | |||
| 2026-08-25 | 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 | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 418-1.14(d) | N |
| Brief Description: Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete training in required topics | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 418-1.15(d) | N |
| Brief Description: Certificate of Occupancy (SED) | |||
| 2026-08-25 | 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 | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(32) | N |
| Brief Description: Documentation that fire suppression equipment and system are in compliance with Code is on file | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(7) | N |
| Brief Description: Health statements for each staff member and volunteer | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(34) | N |
| Brief Description: Inspection of boiler or other heating system | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(23) | N |
| Brief Description: Program has approved Director or one is approved within 90 days of prior Director ending. | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(28) | N |
| Brief Description: Proof of insurance on file | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(11) | N |
| Brief Description: Resumes, SCR results, conviction statements, references completed for all staff | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Fire Safety - Renewal | Fire Safety - Renewal | 2026-I-BRO-055044 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 418-1.3(o)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: Buildings, systems, and equipment are in good repair and operational | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 418-1.5(t) | N |
| Brief Description: Working carbon monoxide alarm(s) | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(33) | N |
| Brief Description: Building code certification | |||
| 2026-06-09 | 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 | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-BRO-001294 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-BRO-021494 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-BRO-109540 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-BRO-072361 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-05-19 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-BRO-040877 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-04-04 | Fire Safety - Alternate Year | Fire Safety - Alternate Year | 2025-I-BRO-030608 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-04-04 | Violation | 418-1.3(o)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: Buildings, systems, and equipment are in good repair and operational | |||
| 2025-04-04 | Violation | 418-1.4(f) | N |
| Brief Description: Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress | |||
| 2025-04-04 | Violation | 418-1.4(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Eliminate fire hazards | |||
| 2025-04-04 | Violation | 418-1.11(i)(8) | N |
| Brief Description: No dampness, odors, or accumulated trash on premises | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-BRO-002117 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-11-05 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-BRO-104601 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Mid-Point | Mid-Point | 2024-I-BRO-082997 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-09-19 | 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 | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 418-1.14(d) | N |
| Brief Description: Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete training in required topics | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 418-1.14(b) | N |
| Brief Description: Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(29)(iv) | N |
| Brief Description: Report of Fire Suppression Inspection - Hood Suppression System (Mid-Point) | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(29)(iii) | N |
| Brief Description: Report of approval of fire alarm system (Mid-Point) | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-BRO-001728 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 418-1.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2024-01-02 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2023-I-BRO-053912 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 418-1.4(a) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 418-1.13(b) | 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: | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(31) | 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: 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; | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(32) | 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: 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; | |||
| 2022-03-16 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(29)(iii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: 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 or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center; | |||
| 2022-03-16 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(29)(iv) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center; and | |||
| 2022-03-16 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(29)(v) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal. | |||
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