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The YWCA of Western New York, Inc.

1005 Grant Street, Buffalo NY 14207 · License #43113 · Day Care Center

License
Capacity 142 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 13, 2026
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Director
Shakhia J. Carson
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Address
1005 Grant Street, Buffalo NY 14207 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Day Care Center

Ages served

12 Infants, 34 Toddlers, 16 Preschoolers and 80 School-Aged Children
  • Licensed for 142 children
10
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by NYS OCFS
17
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.6
New York average
0.9

Inspection history & violations

Source: NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Apr 13, 2026 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 27, 2026 — Fire Safety - Alternate Year
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.4(f)(2) · All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2026

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  • Violation

    418-1.15(c)(33) · 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;

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2026

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Jan 7, 2026 — Annual Unannounced
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 3, 2025 — Change(s) to Site
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 18, 2025 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 23, 2025 — Complaint
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    418-1.3(g) · Toxic paints or finishes must not be used on room surfaces, furniture or any other equipment, materials or furnishings which may be used by children or are within their reach.

    Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

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Jun 12, 2025 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 7, 2025 — Fire Safety - Other
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 12, 2025 — Annual Unannounced
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 14, 2025 — Complaint
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    418-1.13(b)(6) · 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.

    Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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Feb 4, 2025 — Fire Safety - Alternate Year
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 25, 2024 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 20, 2024 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 9, 2024 — Application - Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.11(c)(2)(ix) · When a health care consultant is required to approve a health care plan, the schedule of visits by a health care consultant to programs administering medications[,] must occur at least once every year and must include a review of the health care policies and procedures and a review of the documentation;

    Corrected by May 9, 2024

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  • Violation

    418-1.13(d) · Each center must have a staff person who meets the qualifications set forth in section 418-1.13(g)(1) to perform supervision functions for that center.

    Corrected by May 9, 2024

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May 8, 2024 — Fire Safety - Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.3(o) · 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.

    Corrected by May 8, 2024

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  • Violation

    418-1.3(o)(2) · Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

    Corrected by May 8, 2024

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  • Violation

    418-1.4(d) · All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements 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.

    Corrected by May 8, 2024

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  • Violation

    418-1.5(t) · Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.

    Corrected by May 8, 2024

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Mar 25, 2024 — Annual Unannounced
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 20, 2023 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

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