Licensed Daycare in Buffalo, New York
Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.
Childcare costs in Buffalo
ChildCare Aware reports the New York average full-time cost at $2,050/month for infant care and $1,430/month for preschool. City-level prices in Buffalo vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. New York families may also qualify for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437).
Full New York licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:9
- Avg capacity
- 42 kids
Program types in Buffalo
All Buffalo licensed centers
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Buffalo
The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.
Buffalo
The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.
Buffalo
The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.
Buffalo
The Salvation Army of Buffalo
Buffalo
The Valley Community Association, Inc.
Buffalo
The YWCA of Western New York, Inc.
Buffalo
Tiff n Tia's Play House
Buffalo
Time Well Spent Day Care
Buffalo
Tisha's Tot's Family Daycare
Buffalo
Turner, Althea
Buffalo
University District Community Development Association, Inc.
Buffalo
University at Buffalo Child Care Center, Inc.
Buffalo
VALLEY CHILD CARE @ LCO
Buffalo
Valley Community Association, Inc.
Buffalo
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Search 225 Licensed Centers in Buffalo
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