YMCA Buffalo Niagara

535 Belmont Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14223Registration
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

66 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Registration

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 17, 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
44495
Location
535 Belmont Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14223
Status
Registration
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 21.0/100
Inspection record
66 inspections, last inspected February 17, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor21.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety20/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance100/100

40

Total Violations

Feb 17, 2026

Last Inspection

44

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (62)

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(h)(8)(iv)Feb 6, 2026

Storage, documentation of the administration of medication and labeling of the auto-injector must comply with this section.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(h)(8)(iv)Feb 6, 2026

Storage, documentation of the administration of medication and labeling of the auto-injector must comply with this section.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(h)(8)(iv)Feb 6, 2026

Storage, documentation of the administration of medication and labeling of the auto-injector must comply with this section.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(h)(8)(iv)Feb 6, 2026

Storage, documentation of the administration of medication and labeling of the auto-injector must comply with this section.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(h)(8)(iv)Feb 6, 2026

Storage, documentation of the administration of medication and labeling of the auto-injector must comply with this section.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Jan 2, 2026

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)Jan 2, 2026

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)Jan 2, 2026

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)Jan 2, 2026

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)Jan 2, 2026

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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(f)(16)Nov 4, 2025

Prescription medication labels must include the following information or be available through the licensed authorized prescriber on the form provided by the Office or equivalent form:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Nov 4, 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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(f)(16)Nov 4, 2025

Prescription medication labels must include the following information or be available through the licensed authorized prescriber on the form provided by the Office or equivalent form:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Nov 4, 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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(f)(16)Nov 4, 2025

Prescription medication labels must include the following information or be available through the licensed authorized prescriber on the form provided by the Office or equivalent form:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Nov 4, 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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(f)(16)Nov 4, 2025

Prescription medication labels must include the following information or be available through the licensed authorized prescriber on the form provided by the Office or equivalent form:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Nov 4, 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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(f)(16)Nov 4, 2025

Prescription medication labels must include the following information or be available through the licensed authorized prescriber on the form provided by the Office or equivalent form:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Nov 4, 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)Nov 4, 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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(f)(16)Nov 4, 2025

Prescription medication labels must include the following information or be available through the licensed authorized prescriber on the form provided by the Office or equivalent form:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(c)(1)Sep 17, 2025

The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(c)(1)Sep 17, 2025

The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(c)(1)Sep 17, 2025

The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(c)(1)Sep 17, 2025

The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(c)(1)Sep 17, 2025

The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Mar 10, 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)Mar 10, 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)Mar 10, 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)Mar 10, 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)Mar 10, 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)Feb 18, 2025

Child Enrollment Requirements.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)Feb 18, 2025

Child Enrollment Requirements.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)Feb 18, 2025

Child Enrollment Requirements.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)Feb 18, 2025

Child Enrollment Requirements.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)Feb 18, 2025

Child Enrollment Requirements.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)Feb 18, 2025

Child Enrollment Requirements.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Oct 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)Oct 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)Oct 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)Oct 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)Oct 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)Nov 30, 2023

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)Nov 30, 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(d)Nov 30, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(d)Nov 30, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Nov 30, 2023

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)Nov 30, 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(d)Nov 30, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Nov 30, 2023

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)Nov 30, 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(d)Nov 30, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Nov 30, 2023

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)Nov 30, 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(d)Nov 30, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(a)(1)Nov 30, 2023

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)Nov 30, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(4)Mar 8, 2023

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(h)Mar 8, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)Mar 7, 2023

Evacuation drills.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(h)Mar 7, 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 21.0 out of 100.

How many violations does YMCA Buffalo Niagara have?

YMCA Buffalo Niagara has 40 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 40 serious, and 0 minor.

When was YMCA Buffalo Niagara last inspected?

YMCA Buffalo Niagara was last inspected on February 17, 2026.

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