Hearth Record

My Space to Grow Daycare LLC

A day care center in Depew, New York 14043

3136-3138 Walden Avenue, Depew, New York 14043. (716) 681-3894.

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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 23 violations in 13 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?

17 inspections in the last three years, the latest on Jul 14, 2026.

24 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

23 violations in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

23 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 26, 2026: complaint investigation1 violation
  • The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

    Rule 418-1.9(b). From a complaint.

Jul 14, 2026: monitoring2 violations
  • Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within 90 days.

    Rule 418-1.15(b)(23)(iv).

  • Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off while children are sleeping, and during established nap times. This is not to prohibit an individual from using electronic visual media for business purposes during sleep or nap time if all children are sleeping and its use does not interfere with the supervision of children.

    Rule 418-1.7(h)(3). Corrected during the inspection.

Apr 15, 2026: monitoring1 violation
  • 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: children’s individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child’s medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    Rule 418-1.15(c)(6).

Feb 4, 2026: annual Unannounced2 violations
  • All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

    Rule 418-1.4(f)(2). Corrected during the inspection.

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

    Rule 418-1.4(h).

Nov 24, 2025: complaint investigation1 violation
  • For children eighteen months of age and older, prescription medications, oral over-the-counter medications, medicated patches, and eye, ear, or nasal drops or sprays, can be administered by the program for one day only, with the oral approval of the parent. If prescription medications, oral over-the-counter medications, medicated patches, and eye, ear, or nasal drops or sprays are to be administered on a subsequent day or an ongoing basis, written permission from the parent and written instructions from the health care provider must have been provided to the program prior to such administration.

    Rule 418-1.11(f)(7)(iii). From a complaint.

Oct 9, 2025: application - Renewal4 violations
  • No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child’s medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

    Rule 418-1.11(a)(1).

  • Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center.

    Rule 418-1.13(a).

  • 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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

    Rule 418-1.15(c)(7).

  • Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: certificate of occupancy or other documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, showing that the facility has been inspected and approved within the 12 months preceding the date of application for use as a child day care center, in accordance with the appropriate provisions of such code;

    Rule 418-1.2(a)(2).

Jan 6, 2025: annual Unannounced1 violation
  • All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

    Rule 418-1.5(v). Corrected during the inspection.

Nov 22, 2024: fire Safety - Alternate Year1 violation
  • 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.

    Rule 418-1.4(d).

Oct 7, 2024: monitoring2 violations
  • Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

    Rule 418-1.11(i)(12). Corrected during the inspection.

  • All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

    Rule 418-1.5(v). Corrected during the inspection.

Jul 15, 2024: complaint investigation1 violation
  • The licensee 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:

    Rule 418-1.11(c)(1). From a complaint.

May 3, 2024: monitoring1 violation
  • No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child’s medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

    Rule 418-1.11(a)(1).

Apr 1, 2024: annual Unannounced1 violation
  • Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

    Rule 418-1.4(b)(1).

Jan 4, 2024: mid-Point5 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 418-1.14(b).

  • Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

    Rule 418-1.14(c).

  • Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person’s first six months at the program.

    Rule 418-1.14(c)(1).

  • Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

    Rule 418-1.14(c)(2).

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

    Rule 418-1.14(d).

Nov 14, 2023: other1 violation
  • 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 418-1.14(b). Corrected during the inspection.

All 20 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 26, 2026ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 1 violation cited
Jul 14, 2026Monitoring2 violations cited
Apr 15, 2026Monitoring1 violation cited
Feb 4, 2026Annual Unannounced2 violations cited
Nov 24, 2025ComplaintComplaint (Unsubstantiated); 1 violation cited
Oct 9, 2025Application - Renewal4 violations cited
Jul 15, 2025Fire Safety - Alternate YearNo violations found
Jul 14, 2025MonitoringNo violations found
Apr 30, 2025Self Reported Serious IncidentNo violations found
Apr 1, 2025MonitoringNo violations found
Jan 6, 2025Annual Unannounced1 violation cited
Nov 22, 2024Fire Safety - Alternate Year1 violation cited
Oct 7, 2024Monitoring2 violations cited
Jul 16, 2024OtherNo violations found
Jul 15, 2024ComplaintComplaint (Unsubstantiated); 1 violation cited
May 3, 2024Monitoring1 violation cited
Apr 1, 2024Annual Unannounced1 violation cited
Jan 4, 2024Mid-Point5 violations cited
Nov 14, 2023Fire Safety - Alternate YearNo violations found
Nov 14, 2023Other1 violation cited

Is it licensed?

  • Day Care Center, open since Nov 17, 2021.
  • School district: Depew.
  • Capacity, in New York’s words: 12 Infants, 19 Toddlers, 34 Preschoolers and 7 School-Aged Children.
  • Keeps epinephrine auto-injectors for emergencies.
  • Licence 879223, issued Nov 17, 2025, expires Nov 16, 2029.
  • Capacity: 72 children.
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 (Unsubstantiated) (2), Complaint (Substantiated) (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
Aug 26, 2026Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).
Nov 24, 2025Complaint (Unsubstantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Unsubstantiated).
Jul 15, 2024Complaint (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 24.
Source:

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

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.

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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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