YMCA Buffalo Niagara

199 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo, NY 14223Registration
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

85 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Registration

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 10, 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
YMCA Buffalo Niagara
License number
837321
Location
199 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo, NY 14223
Status
Registration
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 15.0/100
Inspection record
85 inspections, last inspected March 10, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor15.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance100/100

105

Total Violations

Mar 10, 2026

Last Inspection

44

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (105)

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(h)(5)(iii)Feb 11, 2026

The parent must approve, in writing, the administration of the medication as prescribed by the health care provider and keep medications current;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(h)(5)(iii)Feb 11, 2026

The parent must approve, in writing, the administration of the medication as prescribed by the health care provider and keep medications current;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(h)(5)(iii)Feb 11, 2026

The parent must approve, in writing, the administration of the medication as prescribed by the health care provider and keep medications current;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(h)(5)(iii)Feb 11, 2026

The parent must approve, in writing, the administration of the medication as prescribed by the health care provider and keep medications current;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Oct 2, 2025

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(b)Oct 2, 2025

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(33)Oct 2, 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(29)(v)Oct 2, 2025

Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Oct 2, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(29)(v)Oct 2, 2025

Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Oct 2, 2025

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(b)Oct 2, 2025

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(33)Oct 2, 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(29)(v)Oct 2, 2025

Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Oct 2, 2025

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(33)Oct 2, 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(29)(v)Oct 2, 2025

Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Oct 2, 2025

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(b)Oct 2, 2025

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(33)Oct 2, 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Sep 22, 2025

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Sep 22, 2025

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Sep 22, 2025

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Sep 22, 2025

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Mar 5, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(f)Mar 5, 2025

In school-age child care programs with a registered capacity of 45 or more children enrolled, the administrative/fiscal management functions and program supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or an assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Mar 5, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(f)Mar 5, 2025

In school-age child care programs with a registered capacity of 45 or more children enrolled, the administrative/fiscal management functions and program supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or an assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Mar 5, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(f)Mar 5, 2025

In school-age child care programs with a registered capacity of 45 or more children enrolled, the administrative/fiscal management functions and program supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or an assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Mar 5, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(f)Mar 5, 2025

In school-age child care programs with a registered capacity of 45 or more children enrolled, the administrative/fiscal management functions and program supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or an assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Feb 12, 2025

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(4)Feb 12, 2025

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Feb 12, 2025

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(4)Feb 12, 2025

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Feb 12, 2025

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(4)Feb 12, 2025

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Feb 12, 2025

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(4)Feb 12, 2025

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Dec 2, 2024

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Dec 2, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Dec 2, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Dec 2, 2024

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Dec 2, 2024

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)Dec 2, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Dec 2, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Dec 2, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Dec 2, 2024

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Dec 2, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Dec 2, 2024

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Dec 2, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(6)Sep 12, 2024

Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(2)Sep 12, 2024

Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(2)Sep 12, 2024

Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(2)Sep 12, 2024

Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(2)Sep 12, 2024

Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(6)Sep 12, 2024

Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(6)Sep 12, 2024

Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(6)Sep 12, 2024

Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(22)(iv)May 28, 2024

The school age child care program must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: a copy of the most recent compliance history report immediately after it is issued to the program by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)May 28, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(22)(iv)May 28, 2024

The school age child care program must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: a copy of the most recent compliance history report immediately after it is issued to the program by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(22)(iv)May 28, 2024

The school age child care program must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: a copy of the most recent compliance history report immediately after it is issued to the program by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)May 28, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(22)(iv)May 28, 2024

The school age child care program must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: a copy of the most recent compliance history report immediately after it is issued to the program by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)May 28, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)May 28, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Mar 11, 2024

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)Mar 11, 2024

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)Mar 11, 2024

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)Mar 11, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(4)Feb 7, 2024

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(k)Feb 7, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(k)Feb 7, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(4)Feb 7, 2024

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(4)Feb 7, 2024

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(k)Feb 7, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(4)Feb 7, 2024

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(k)Feb 7, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Sep 14, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Sep 14, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Sep 14, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Sep 14, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Sep 13, 2023

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Sep 13, 2023

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Sep 13, 2023

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Sep 13, 2023

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Jun 13, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Jun 13, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Jun 13, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Jun 13, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(12)May 12, 2023

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(a)May 12, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent direct 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(12)May 12, 2023

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(a)May 12, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent direct 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(12)May 12, 2023

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(a)May 12, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent direct 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(12)May 12, 2023

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(a)May 12, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent direct 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(m)Apr 11, 2023

The staff persons who hold the valid certification in CPR and First Aid must have their certification available for review during their working hours at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(m)Apr 11, 2023

The staff persons who hold the valid certification in CPR and First Aid must have their certification available for review during their working hours at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(m)Apr 11, 2023

The staff persons who hold the valid certification in CPR and First Aid must have their certification available for review during their working hours at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(m)Apr 11, 2023

The staff persons who hold the valid certification in CPR and First Aid must have their certification available for review during their working hours at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(h)Mar 20, 2023

The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire and safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is YMCA Buffalo Niagara's safety grade?

YMCA Buffalo Niagara 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 YMCA Buffalo Niagara have?

YMCA Buffalo Niagara has 105 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 105 serious, and 0 minor.

When was YMCA Buffalo Niagara last inspected?

YMCA Buffalo Niagara was last inspected on March 10, 2026.

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