YMCA Buffalo Niagara
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
55 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Registration
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
February 19, 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 1, 2026
- Provider
- YMCA Buffalo Niagara
- License number
- 44430
- Location
- 389 Green Street, Lockport, NY 14094
- Status
- Registration
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 41.8/100
- Inspection record
- 55 inspections, last inspected February 19, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
27
Total Violations
Feb 19, 2026
Last Inspection
40
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (27)
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
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
The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.
Resolution: Corrected
The Health Care Plan.
Resolution: Corrected
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
Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following:
Resolution: Corrected
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 health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;
Resolution: Corrected
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
Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.
Resolution: Corrected
Upon termination or resignation of the director:
Resolution: Corrected
Upon termination or resignation of the director:
Resolution: Corrected
Upon termination or resignation of the director:
Resolution: Corrected
Upon termination or resignation of the director:
Resolution: Corrected
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: the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents' names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which the parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;
Resolution: Corrected
for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;
Resolution: Corrected
School-age child care programs must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
Resolution: Corrected
for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: the maximum group size is twenty children.
Resolution: Corrected
The use of any type device for social or entertainment purposes, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, using the internet, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.
Resolution: Corrected
Upon termination or resignation of the director:
Resolution: Corrected
Upon termination or resignation of the director:
Resolution: Corrected
In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment;
Resolution: Corrected
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
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
In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including:
Resolution: Corrected
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
The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:
Resolution: Corrected
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
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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 41.8 out of 100.
How many violations does YMCA Buffalo Niagara have?
YMCA Buffalo Niagara has 27 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 27 serious, and 0 minor.
When was YMCA Buffalo Niagara last inspected?
YMCA Buffalo Niagara was last inspected on February 19, 2026.