YMCA Buffalo Niagara
11 PLEASANTVIEW DR., LANCASTER, NY 14086Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 33% violation rate across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes New York's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. New York caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:8. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- After School
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 44
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 12 Preschool 1:8 21
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Parent Must Approve414.11(h)(5)(iii)
The parent must approve, in writing, the administration of the medication as prescribed by the health care provider and keep medications current;
✓ Corrected at visit
May 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- In Hiring a Director Subsequent to Issuance of a Registration414.15(b)(11)(i)
In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change in director;
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Director or a Designated Qualified Staff Member Must Conduct Monthly Inspections of the Premises to Observe…414.4(h)
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire and safety hazards. Any such hazar
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Each Applicant For414.14(b)
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum
✓ Corrected at visit
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