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The YWCA of Western New York, Inc.

Buffalo, NY · Erie County
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ 2.0 (4 reviews)
1005 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14207
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Quick Facts

Capacity
142 children
Age Range
12 Infants, 34 Toddlers, 16 Preschoolers and 80 School-Aged Children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (716) 447-1494
1005 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY 14207
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✓ Licensed Day Care Center
Active License
License Number
43113
License Holder
Shakhia J. Carson
Licensed Since
2000
License Issued
Jun 1, 2024
Active Through
May 31, 2028
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Buffalo Regional Office

Reviews

2.0
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4 reviews
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Mike
2020-03-07 04:41:05
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

The staff don’t know what their doing. The CEO tried to raise the rates with 3 days notice. If you read this run far away. People that live in the suburbs should not work in the inner city. I’m glad I got out of that place.

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Nicoletta
2015-04-08 00:46:19
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This place is very unprofessional. Teachers are supposed to have an educational background, and they don't. Teacher aides are given the role of teachers instead of hiring people with degrees. There are no lesson plans for students. Students are forced to eat nasty bran cereal in the morning, instead of food that is appealing to little kids. All kids do there is run around a play all day, and have staff yell at them, even the assistant director, and they call themselves an educational daycare. Place does not seem cleaned at all. Students are allowed to come to the daycare with all types of illnesses, which are contagious. Seems poorly managed. Assistant director seems to try and be every ones friend rather than an assistant director.

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monica woo
2014-10-30 12:57:45
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This daycare is disgusted the staff here is unprofessional my daughter went here had to pull her out because the children there are sick my daughter would come home with all type of illness she even said she seen bugs (roaches) and these people have the nerve to decorate the place gross

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renee072989
2014-08-13 15:14:36
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

i love this daycare my daughter goes to the daycare and she always excited every time we enter there doors never have i had the image of seeing my daughter smile the way she does when she entering or when she sees her teachers just love this daycare i give 10 stars if i could

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About the Provider

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The YWCA of WNY Early Childhood Centers are designed to encourage each child's emotional, social, intellectual, creative, cultural and physical development in a safe, nurturing, anti-bias environment. We believe that children learn best by being active participants in hands-on, explorative active activities. The centers are licensed though the NYS Department of Social Services and serve children 6 weeks to 5 years.
Additional Information: This facility is authorized to administer medications; There has been enforcement actions since 2003This facility is authorized to administer medications; There has been enforcement actions since 2003Initial License Date: 6/1/2000;

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
2026-07-14 Monitoring Monitoring 2026-I-BRO-063177
Brief Description: Violations found
2026-04-13 Monitoring Monitoring 2026-I-BRO-030027
Brief Description: No violations cited
2026-01-27 Fire Safety - Alternate Year Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2026-I-BRO-018408
Brief Description: Violations found
2026-01-27 Violation 418-1.4(f)(2) N
Brief Description: Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
2026-01-27 Violation 418-1.15(c)(33) N
Brief Description: Building code certification
2026-01-07 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2026-I-BRO-001321
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-11-03 Change(s) to Site Change(s) to Site 2025-I-BRO-111695
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-08-18 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-BRO-067341
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-06-23 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) Complaint (Unsubstantiated)
Brief Description: Violations found
2025-06-23 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2025-I-BRO-047368
Brief Description: Violations Found
2025-06-12 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-BRO-045846
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-05-07 Fire Safety - Other Fire Safety - Other 2025-I-BRO-037792
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-03-12 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2025-I-BRO-002147
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-02-14 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) Complaint (Unsubstantiated)
Brief Description: Violations found
2025-02-14 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2025-I-BRO-023562
Brief Description: Violations Found
2025-02-04 Fire Safety - Alternate Year Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2025-I-BRO-021192
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-11-25 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-BRO-109662
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-08-20 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-BRO-080674
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-05-09 Application - Renewal Application - Renewal 2024-I-BRO-018190
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-05-08 Fire Safety - Renewal Fire Safety - Renewal 2024-I-BRO-045852
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-05-08 Violation 418-1.3(o)(2) N
Brief Description: Buildings, systems, and equipment are in good repair and operational
2024-05-08 Violation 418-1.4(d) N
Brief Description: Alarm System must be appropriate type and maintained as per regulation and state or other applicable codes
2024-05-08 Violation 418-1.5(t) N
Brief Description: Working carbon monoxide alarm(s)
2024-03-25 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2024-I-BRO-001760
Brief Description: No violations cited
2023-12-20 Monitoring Monitoring 2023-I-BRO-055595
Brief Description: No violations cited
2022-07-14 Violation 418-1.8(k)(7)(ii) Corrected
Brief Description: for a child of school-age through the age of 9 years old: the maximum group size is twenty children.

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