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University District Community Development Association, Inc.

A school age child care in Buffalo, New York 14214

3242 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14214. (716) 832-1010.

What New York’s list coversOutside New York City

Programs New York State’s Office of Children and Family Services licenses or registers outside New York City, each county added once it is read in full. Programs in the city’s five boroughs, including the day care centers its Health Department regulates, aren’t here yet.

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The short answer

Record last released by New York State Office of Children and Family Services on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 29 violations in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean4
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

19 inspections in the last three years, the latest on Aug 6, 2026.

29 violations cited in the last three years.

Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

When those violations happened

29 violations in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

29 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each violation, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

Aug 6, 2026: monitoring2 violations
  • Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

    Rule 414.4(b)(1). Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.

    Rule 414.4(h). Corrected during the inspection.

Jul 16, 2026: complaint investigation3 violations
  • 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.

    Rule 413.4(d)(2). From a complaint.

  • 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.

    Rule 413.4(d)(6). From a complaint.

  • Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

    Rule 414.13(a)(1). From a complaint.

May 26, 2026: complaint investigation3 violations
  • 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.

    Rule 414.8(a). From a complaint.

  • The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

    Rule 414.9(b). From a complaint.

  • Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this part, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child’s mouth soap, foods, hot spices, irritants or the like.

    Rule 414.9(j). From a complaint.

May 22, 2026: self-Report1 violation
  • School-age child care programs must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

    Rule 414.8(b).

May 11, 2026: application - Renewal2 violations
  • 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.

    Rule 414.14(b). Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.

    Rule 414.14(c)(1). Corrected during the inspection.

Mar 30, 2026: self-Report1 violation
  • 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 incident,

    Rule 414.15(b)(14)(ii).

Mar 12, 2026: complaint investigation1 violation
  • 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.

    Rule 413.4(d)(2). From a complaint.

Mar 3, 2026: annual Unannounced2 violations
  • Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

    Rule 414.4(b)(1).

  • 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.

    Rule 414.4(h).

Aug 12, 2025: other1 violation
  • Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

    Rule 414.11(b)(1)(ii).

Aug 6, 2025: other3 violations
  • 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.

    Rule 413.4(d)(2).

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

    Rule 414.8(k)(1)(i). Corrected during the inspection.

  • for children between the ages of ten years old and twelve years old: there must be one teacher for every fifteen children;

    Rule 414.8(k)(2)(i).

Jul 31, 2025: monitoring4 violations
  • 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.

    Rule 413.4(d)(2).

  • 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.

    Rule 413.4(d)(6).

  • 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;

    Rule 414.15(c)(12). Corrected during the inspection.

  • for children between the ages of ten years old and twelve years old: there must be one teacher for every fifteen children;

    Rule 414.8(k)(2)(i).

Jun 2, 2025: monitoring1 violation
  • 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.

    Rule 414.4(h). Corrected during the inspection.

May 28, 2025: fire Safety - Other1 violation
  • All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of 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.

    Rule 414.4(d).

Jul 19, 2024: other1 violation
  • 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.

    Rule 413.4(d)(6).

Jul 10, 2024: mid-Point3 violations
  • In school-age child care programs where the registered capacity is less than 45 children, a group teacher or an assistant teacher may also perform administrative/fiscal management functions and/or program supervision functions, provided that the qualifications for such positions as set forth in 414.13(g)(1) have been met.

    Rule 414.13(e).

  • 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.

    Rule 414.14(b). Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.

    Rule 414.14(c)(1). Corrected during the inspection.

All 22 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 6, 2026Monitoring2 violations cited
Jul 16, 2026ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 3 violations cited
Jun 9, 2026OtherNo violations found
May 26, 2026ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 3 violations cited
May 22, 2026Self-Report1 violation cited
May 11, 2026Application - Renewal2 violations cited
Mar 30, 2026Self-Report1 violation cited
Mar 12, 2026ComplaintComplaint (Unsubstantiated); 1 violation cited
Mar 3, 2026Annual Unannounced2 violations cited
Oct 29, 2025MonitoringNo violations found
Aug 12, 2025Other1 violation cited
Aug 6, 2025Other3 violations cited
Jul 31, 2025Monitoring4 violations cited
Jun 24, 2025Fire Safety - OtherNo violations found
Jun 2, 2025Monitoring1 violation cited
May 28, 2025Fire Safety - Other1 violation cited
Mar 24, 2025Annual UnannouncedNo violations found
Dec 3, 2024MonitoringNo violations found
Jul 19, 2024Other1 violation cited
Jul 10, 2024Mid-Point3 violations cited
Apr 29, 2024MonitoringNo violations found
Feb 7, 2024Annual UnannouncedNo violations found

Is it licensed?

  • School Age Child Care, open since Jun 28, 2016.
  • School district: Buffalo.
  • Capacity, in New York’s words: 145 School-Aged Children.
  • Keeps epinephrine auto-injectors for emergencies.
  • Registration 762070, issued Jun 28, 2026, expires Jun 27, 2030.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

Has New York acted against it?

  • 3 complaints in the last three years. New York’s status for each: Complaint (Substantiated) (2), Complaint (Unsubstantiated) (1).
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

On record, newest first
DateWhatDetail
Jul 16, 2026Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).
May 26, 2026Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).
Mar 12, 2026Complaint (Unsubstantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Unsubstantiated).

Who does the caring?

  • New York doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual programs.

Who owns it?

  • New York’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Doesn’t take part in QUALITYstarsNY, New York’s quality rating program.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 467 child care providers in Erie County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 29.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 467 in Erie County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
Kidz Zone Childcare Center, Inc.0
Davis, Beverly0
Washington, Doris0
University at Buffalo Child Care Center, Inc.0
Wright, Verdell0
My Baby’s Day Care Inc.1
Oaks, Whitney1
Time Well Spent Day Care12
University District Community Development Association, Inc. This child care provider29
BestSelf Behavioral Health, Inc.16
Martin, Michelle0
Calhoun, IndiaNot given

What the record doesn’t say

  • New York doesn’t grade violations by severity, so read what was cited.
  • New York’s records give the regulation behind each violation, not what the inspector saw.
  • New York’s program pages cover four calendar years; this page shows the last three years.
  • New York doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual programs.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

From the provider

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Replies

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Paid listing

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How to read a record

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An example nursing home

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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