Program Name: Chautauqua Opportunities Inc    License/Registration ID: 42848


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Hannah M. Westphal Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Dunkirk
Site Address: Map
10825 Bennett Road, Connections North DCC Site, Dunkirk, NY 14048
First Licensed/Registration Date: Oct 1, 1996
Current Registration Period: Oct 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2026 		Phone: (716) 366-8176
Fax: (716) 366-4502
Total Capacity: 64
-Infants: 64
-Toddlers: 0
-Preschool: 0
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 11/17/2025 11:09:35 AM
-Infants: 3
-Toddlers: 0
-Preschool: 0
-School-Age: 0

*Important Note: This self reported information on open child care slots can quickly change.


Please contact this program for the most current openings.


Care available during non-traditional hours: No
 Removed from referral list: No
This facility is approved to administer medications.
This facility has Non-Patient Specific Auto Injectors.

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Buffalo Regional Office
Phone: (716) 847-3828
For additional details and to view the checklist used during an inspection, please click on the Inspection ID links below. Inspection checklists are generated per inspection type and reason. Also note, that any regulatory requirement can be assessed and cited during an inspection and as a result, may not be reflected on the inspection checklist. These items would be reflected in the program's compliance history that is posted.
 Inspection History: (Inspections in the past 24 months)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Mar 30, 2026 Self-Report 2026-I-BRO-026757 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 18, 2026 Self-Report 2026-I-BRO-025669 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jan 21, 2026 Self-Report 2026-I-BRO-018566 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 10, 2025 Self-Report 2025-I-BRO-106852 Violations Found
Jul 17, 2025 Self-Report 2025-I-BRO-052526 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 14, 2025 Self-Report 2025-I-BRO-052066 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 10, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-BRO-050621 Violations Found
May 19, 2025 Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2025-I-BRO-039431 Violations Found
Apr 30, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-BRO-035971 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jan 29, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-BRO-002108 No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 18, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-BRO-107706 Violations Found
Oct 31, 2024 Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2024-I-BRO-103533 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 25, 2024 Serious Injury 2024-I-BRO-102481 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 4, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-BRO-098943 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 15, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-BRO-079739 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 11, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-BRO-073523 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 1, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-BRO-044478 No violations cited for this Inspection
Apr 18, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-BRO-042527 No violations cited for this Inspection
Apr 10, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-BRO-041423 No violations cited for this Inspection
Additional Inspection History
*Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site(where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
-Record/File Review
-Interviewing of Staff
-Or Other Investigative Reasons

 Compliance History
Date of Last Inspection: Mar 30, 2026 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Oct 10, 2025 418-1.7(q) Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider. Corrected
Jul 10, 2025 418-1.5(v) 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. Corrected
May 19, 2025 418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions 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. Corrected
Nov 18, 2024 418-1.5(n)(3) Play equipment must be used in a safe manner. Corrected
*Violations are posted on this web site after the inspection results have been finalized in a report mailed to the provider. Violations are listed here as 'Corrected' after the Office has verified corrections with the provider, and a letter confirming the corrections has been mailed to the provider.
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Buffalo Regional Office
Phone: (716) 847-3828
 Enforcement History
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services uses a range of tools to help bring child care programs into compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

The enforcement actions listed on this website only include denial, revocation or suspension of a child care program's license or registration. Fines are not shown on this website. OCFS stops referring families to the program if a program's license or registration is closed, revoked or suspended.

Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since April, 2021: None