The Children's Place of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc.

77 West Eagle Street, Buffalo, NY 14202License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

31 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 23, 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
The Children's Place of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc.
License number
163466
Location
77 West Eagle Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 3.8/100
Inspection record
31 inspections, last inspected March 23, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor3.8 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing15/100
Compliance0/100

89

Total Violations

Mar 23, 2026

Last Inspection

56

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (89)

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Mar 23, 2026

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Mar 23, 2026

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Mar 23, 2026

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Mar 23, 2026

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jan 8, 2026

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jan 8, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)(1)(i)Jan 8, 2026

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jan 8, 2026

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jan 8, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)(1)(i)Jan 8, 2026

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jan 8, 2026

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jan 8, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)(1)(i)Jan 8, 2026

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jan 8, 2026

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jan 8, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)(1)(i)Jan 8, 2026

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jan 8, 2026

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jan 8, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)(1)(i)Jan 8, 2026

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Jun 18, 2025

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Jun 18, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Jun 18, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Jun 18, 2025

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Jun 18, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Jun 18, 2025

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Jun 18, 2025

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Jun 18, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Jun 18, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Jun 18, 2025

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Apr 24, 2025

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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Apr 24, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Apr 24, 2025

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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Apr 24, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Apr 24, 2025

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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Apr 24, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Apr 24, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Apr 24, 2025

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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Apr 24, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Apr 24, 2025

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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(h)(1)Aug 28, 2024

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(h)(1)Aug 28, 2024

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(h)(1)Aug 28, 2024

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(h)(1)Aug 28, 2024

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(h)(1)Aug 28, 2024

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)May 8, 2024

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)May 8, 2024

The Health Care Plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)May 8, 2024

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)May 8, 2024

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)May 8, 2024

The Health Care Plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)May 8, 2024

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)May 8, 2024

The Health Care Plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)May 8, 2024

The Health Care Plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)May 8, 2024

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)May 8, 2024

The Health Care Plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Feb 27, 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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(b)Feb 27, 2024

Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(3)Feb 27, 2024

Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)(2)Feb 27, 2024

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Feb 27, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(b)Feb 27, 2024

Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Feb 27, 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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(b)Feb 27, 2024

Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Feb 27, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)(2)Feb 27, 2024

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(3)Feb 27, 2024

Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Feb 27, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Feb 27, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)(2)Feb 27, 2024

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(3)Feb 27, 2024

Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Feb 27, 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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(b)Feb 27, 2024

Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Feb 27, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)(2)Feb 27, 2024

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(3)Feb 27, 2024

Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Feb 27, 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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(b)Feb 27, 2024

Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Feb 27, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)(2)Feb 27, 2024

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(3)Feb 27, 2024

Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(d)Jan 29, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(4)Jan 29, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(d)Jan 29, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(4)Jan 29, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(d)Jan 29, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(4)Jan 29, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(4)Jan 29, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(d)Jan 29, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(d)Jan 29, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(4)Jan 29, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children's Place of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc.'s safety grade?

The Children's Place of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc. has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 3.8 out of 100.

How many violations does The Children's Place of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc. have?

The Children's Place of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc. has 89 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 89 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The Children's Place of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc. last inspected?

The Children's Place of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc. was last inspected on March 23, 2026.

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