Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Inc.

787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209Registration
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

87 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Registration

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 30, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Inc.
License number
39536
Location
787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209
Status
Registration
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 22.0/100
Inspection record
87 inspections, last inspected March 30, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor22.0 / 100
Health20/100
Safety0/100
Staffing40/100
Compliance40/100

77

Total Violations

Mar 30, 2026

Last Inspection

170

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (77)

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Feb 12, 2026

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Feb 12, 2026

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Feb 12, 2026

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Feb 12, 2026

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Feb 12, 2026

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Feb 12, 2026

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jan 2, 2026

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jan 2, 2026

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jan 2, 2026

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jan 2, 2026

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jan 2, 2026

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jan 2, 2026

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.7(a)Sep 25, 2025

A written daily schedule of program activities and routines is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.7(a)Sep 25, 2025

A written daily schedule of program activities and routines is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.7(a)Sep 25, 2025

A written daily schedule of program activities and routines is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.7(a)Sep 25, 2025

A written daily schedule of program activities and routines is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.7(a)Sep 25, 2025

A written daily schedule of program activities and routines is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.7(a)Sep 25, 2025

A written daily schedule of program activities and routines is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(12)May 16, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)May 16, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(12)May 16, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)May 16, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)May 16, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)May 16, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)May 16, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(12)May 16, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(12)May 16, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)May 16, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(12)May 16, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(12)May 16, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Jan 30, 2025

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Jan 30, 2025

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Jan 30, 2025

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Jan 30, 2025

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Jan 30, 2025

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Jan 30, 2025

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Nov 14, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Nov 14, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Nov 14, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Nov 14, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Nov 14, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Nov 14, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)May 28, 2024

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)May 28, 2024

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)May 28, 2024

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)May 28, 2024

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)May 28, 2024

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)May 28, 2024

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(a)May 16, 2024

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(n)May 16, 2024

The use of any type device for social or entertainment purposes, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, using the internet, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(ii)May 16, 2024

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: the maximum group size is twenty children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(g)May 16, 2024

Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(a)May 16, 2024

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(n)May 16, 2024

The use of any type device for social or entertainment purposes, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, using the internet, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(ii)May 16, 2024

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: the maximum group size is twenty children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(g)May 16, 2024

Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(a)May 16, 2024

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(n)May 16, 2024

The use of any type device for social or entertainment purposes, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, using the internet, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(a)May 16, 2024

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(g)May 16, 2024

Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(ii)May 16, 2024

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: the maximum group size is twenty children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(n)May 16, 2024

The use of any type device for social or entertainment purposes, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, using the internet, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(g)May 16, 2024

Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(ii)May 16, 2024

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: the maximum group size is twenty children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(n)May 16, 2024

The use of any type device for social or entertainment purposes, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, using the internet, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(a)May 16, 2024

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(g)May 16, 2024

Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(ii)May 16, 2024

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: the maximum group size is twenty children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(n)May 16, 2024

The use of any type device for social or entertainment purposes, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, using the internet, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(a)May 16, 2024

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(g)May 16, 2024

Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(ii)May 16, 2024

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: the maximum group size is twenty children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(m)Mar 27, 2023

Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(j)Mar 27, 2023

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(m)Mar 27, 2023

Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(j)Mar 27, 2023

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Mar 13, 2023

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;

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Inc.'s safety grade?

Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Inc. has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 22.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Inc. have?

Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Inc. has 77 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 77 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Inc. last inspected?

Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Inc. was last inspected on March 30, 2026.

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