The YWCA of Western New York, Inc.
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
35 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: License
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 27, 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 YWCA of Western New York, Inc.
- License number
- 43113
- Location
- 1005 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14207
- Status
- License
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 15.0/100
- Inspection record
- 35 inspections, last inspected January 27, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
56
Total Violations
Jan 27, 2026
Last Inspection
142
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (56)
All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Resolution: Corrected
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: Not Corrected
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
All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Resolution: Corrected
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
All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Resolution: Corrected
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
All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Resolution: Corrected
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
All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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;
Resolution: Corrected
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
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
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;
Resolution: Corrected
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
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;
Resolution: Corrected
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
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;
Resolution: Corrected
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
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;
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.
Resolution: Corrected
Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.
Resolution: Corrected
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Resolution: Corrected
Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Resolution: Corrected
Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Resolution: Corrected
Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Resolution: Corrected
Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The YWCA of Western New York, Inc.'s safety grade?
The YWCA of Western New York, Inc. has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 15.0 out of 100.
How many violations does The YWCA of Western New York, Inc. have?
The YWCA of Western New York, Inc. has 56 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 56 serious, and 0 minor.
When was The YWCA of Western New York, Inc. last inspected?
The YWCA of Western New York, Inc. was last inspected on January 27, 2026.