Program Name: The Valley Community Association, Inc.    License/Registration ID: 42931


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Amanda A. Pezzimenti Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Buffalo
Site Address: Map
93 Leddy Street, Buffalo, NY 14210
First Licensed/Registration Date: Sep 1, 1998
Current Registration Period: Sep 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2026
Phone: (716) 823-4707
Fax: (716) 823-8147
Total Capacity: 84
-Infants: 12
-Toddlers: 20
-Preschool: 32
-School-Age: 20
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 7/27/2023 11:42:39 AM
-Infants: 9
-Toddlers: 10
-Preschool: 14
-School-Age: 20

*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 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  
May 19, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-BRO-040877 No violations cited for this Inspection
Apr 4, 2025 Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2025-I-BRO-030608 Violations Found
Mar 12, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-BRO-002117 No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 5, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-BRO-104601 Violations Found
Sep 19, 2024 Mid-Point 2024-I-BRO-082997 Violations Found
Apr 16, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-BRO-001728 Violations Found
Jan 2, 2024 Monitoring 2023-I-BRO-053912 Violations Found
Aug 25, 2023 Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2023-I-BRO-041215 Violations Found
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: May 19, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Apr 4, 2025 418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 418-1.4(f) Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings. Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 418-1.11(i)(8) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash. Not Corrected
Nov 5, 2024 418-1.14(b) 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. Corrected
Nov 5, 2024 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: Corrected
Nov 5, 2024 418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are: Corrected
Sep 19, 2024 418-1.14(b) 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. Corrected
Sep 19, 2024 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: Corrected
Sep 19, 2024 418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are: Corrected
Sep 19, 2024 418-1.15(b)(29)(iii) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements 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, for use of the building as a child day care center; Corrected
Sep 19, 2024 418-1.15(b)(29)(iv) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of 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, for use of the building as a child day care center; and Corrected
Sep 19, 2024 418-1.15(c)(33) 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; Corrected
Apr 16, 2024 418-1.4(h) 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. Corrected
Apr 16, 2024 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Apr 16, 2024 418-1.8(l)(7) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups. Corrected
Apr 16, 2024 418-1.15(c)(11) 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: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart; Corrected
Jan 2, 2024 418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center. Corrected
Jan 2, 2024 418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children; Corrected
Jan 2, 2024 418-1.8(l)(5) In consideration of a child's developmental readiness, appropriateness of the classroom environment, the level of care the child requires and the needs of the other children in care, the center may move a toddler to the next age group when that child is within three months of their third birthday. Corrected
Jan 2, 2024 418-1.8(l)(12) When school age children are mixed with pre-school children at the beginning and end of the day, toddlers may not be mixed in these groups. School age children may not be mixed with children under age three at any time. Corrected
Jan 2, 2024 418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) 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. Corrected
Jan 2, 2024 418-1.11(c)(2)(i) 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; Corrected
Jan 2, 2024 418-1.15(c)(11) 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: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart; Corrected
Aug 25, 2023 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
Aug 25, 2023 418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times. Corrected
Aug 25, 2023 418-1.4(h) 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. Corrected
Aug 25, 2023 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Aug 25, 2023 418-1.13(b) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: 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 August, 2020: None