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A group family day care in Buffalo, New York 14207

30 Germain Street, Buffalo, New York 14207. (716) 275-4874.

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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 54 violations in 10 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 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?

15 inspections in the last three years, the latest on Jul 28, 2026.

54 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

54 violations in 10 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

54 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.

Jul 28, 2026: monitoring1 violation
  • All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

    Rule 416.5(y).

Jun 15, 2026: monitoring2 violations
  • The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

    Rule 416.11(i)(22).

  • There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.

    Rule 416.4(c).

May 19, 2026: complaint investigation2 violations
  • The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

    Rule 416.15(a)(9). From a complaint.

  • When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

    Rule 416.8(j)(3). From a complaint.

Apr 30, 2026: monitoring6 violations
  • Where infant formula is required, such formula may be prepared and provided by the parent, or by the program when agreed to in writing by the parent.

    Rule 416.12(o).

  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

    Rule 416.15(c)(3).

  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

    Rule 416.15(c)(4).

  • Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

    Rule 416.3(h).

  • Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room, or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the home that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children. If there is not a separate, enclosed furnace room, trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored within four feet of the furnace.

    Rule 416.4(i).

  • Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

    Rule 416.7(l).

Mar 23, 2026: monitoring1 violation
  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    Rule 416.15(c)(6).

Feb 13, 2026: fire Safety - Other1 violation
  • All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

    Rule 416.4(h)(4).

Dec 15, 2025: other6 violations
  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

    Rule 416.15(c)(13).

  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    Rule 416.15(c)(5).

  • All residences used for group family day care homes must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire 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.

    Rule 416.3(o).

  • All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

    Rule 416.4(h)(4).

  • Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

    Rule 416.8(j)(2).

  • When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

    Rule 416.8(j)(3).

Dec 11, 2025: other4 violations
  • The premises must be kept free of vermin.

    Rule 416.11(i)(23).

  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    Rule 416.15(c)(5).

  • All residences used for group family day care homes must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire 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.

    Rule 416.3(o).

  • All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

    Rule 416.4(h)(4).

Dec 10, 2025: complaint investigation12 violations
  • 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 caregivers 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 416.11(c)(1). From a complaint. Corrected during the inspection.

  • The premises must be kept free of vermin.

    Rule 416.11(i)(23). From a complaint.

  • The caregivers, employees and volunteers must be familiar with the regulations governing group family day care. Such regulations must be readily accessible to the caregivers for reference purposes and must be made available for review to a parent of a child in care upon request by a parent.

    Rule 416.15(b)(13). From a complaint.

  • The caregiver 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 a caregiver: serious condition,

    Rule 416.15(b)(14)(iv). From a complaint.

  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

    Rule 416.15(c)(13). From a complaint.

  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    Rule 416.15(c)(5). From a complaint.

  • All residences used for group family day care homes must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire 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.

    Rule 416.3(o). From a complaint.

  • There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.

    Rule 416.4(c). From a complaint.

  • All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

    Rule 416.4(h)(4). From a complaint.

  • Child care programs are prohibited from transporting child care children in a vehicle built to hold more than 10 passengers, including the driver, unless the vehicle: meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration definition of a school bus or a multifunction school activity bus; complies with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards applicable to a school bus or multifunction school activity bus; and is inspected per New York State Department of Transportation rules and regulations.

    Rule 416.6(m). From a complaint.

  • When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

    Rule 416.8(j)(3). From a complaint.

  • Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to:

    Rule 416.8(p)(1). From a complaint.

Jun 11, 2025: technical Assistance3 violations
  • The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

    Rule 416.11(c)(2)(i).

  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    Rule 416.15(c)(5).

  • Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

    Rule 416.8(j)(2).

Jun 10, 2025: monitoring6 violations
  • The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications:

    Rule 416.13(a).

  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

    Rule 416.15(c)(13).

  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    Rule 416.15(c)(5).

  • One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

    Rule 416.8(j)(1).

  • When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

    Rule 416.8(j)(3).

  • Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to:

    Rule 416.8(p)(1).

Apr 8, 2025: annual Unannounced4 violations
  • 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:

    Rule 413.4(a).

  • The licensee cannot provide an additional shift of care until the changes have been approved in writing by the Office.

    Rule 416.15(b)(3).

  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner:

    Rule 416.15(c).

  • When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

    Rule 416.8(j)(3). Corrected during the inspection.

Feb 27, 2025: self Reported Serious Incident6 violations
  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    Rule 416.15(c)(5).

  • Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

    Rule 416.5(a).

  • The Licensee must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the group family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver.

    Rule 416.6(a).

  • Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan.

    Rule 416.6(c).

  • All children must be secured in child safety seats properly installed per manufacturers recommendations, or with safety belts, as appropriate for the age of the child in accordance with the requirements of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, before any child may be transported in a motor vehicle where such transportation is provided or arranged for by the licensee.

    Rule 416.6(f).

  • Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

    Rule 416.8(j)(2).

All 17 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jul 28, 2026Monitoring1 violation cited
Jun 15, 2026Monitoring2 violations cited
May 19, 2026ComplaintComplaint (Unsubstantiated); 2 violations cited
Apr 30, 2026Monitoring6 violations cited
Mar 23, 2026Monitoring1 violation cited
Feb 13, 2026Fire Safety - Other1 violation cited
Jan 7, 2026Annual UnannouncedNo violations found
Dec 15, 2025Other6 violations cited
Dec 11, 2025Other4 violations cited
Dec 10, 2025ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 12 violations cited
Nov 6, 2025OtherNo violations found
Jul 25, 2025Fire Safety - OtherNo violations found
Jul 25, 2025MonitoringNo violations found
Jun 11, 2025Technical Assistance3 violations cited
Jun 10, 2025Monitoring6 violations cited
Apr 8, 2025Annual Unannounced4 violations cited
Feb 27, 2025Self Reported Serious Incident6 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Group Family Day Care, open since Jan 28, 2025.
  • School district: Buffalo.
  • Capacity, in New York’s words: 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children.
  • Licence 921840, issued Jan 28, 2025, expires Jan 27, 2029.
  • Capacity: 16 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?

  • 2 complaints in the last three years. New York’s status for each: Complaint (Substantiated) (1), 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
May 19, 2026Complaint (Unsubstantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Unsubstantiated).
Dec 10, 2025Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).

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 54.
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:

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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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