Program Name: Family Help Center, Inc.    License/Registration ID: 43041


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Stephanie G. Thomas Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Buffalo
Site Address: Map
60 Dingens Street, Buffalo, NY 14206
First Licensed/Registration Date: Jun 1, 2000
Current Registration Period: Jun 1, 2024 - May 31, 2028 		Phone: (716) 822-5037
Fax:
Total Capacity: 57
-Infants: 8
-Toddlers: 20
-Preschool: 14
-School-Age: 15
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 1/31/2025 3:52:05 PM
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 3
-Preschool: 8
-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 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  
Apr 15, 2025 No Approved Director 2025-I-BRO-029211 Violations Found
Feb 3, 2025 Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2025-I-BRO-021188 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jan 7, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-BRO-002134 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 2, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-BRO-096826 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 19, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-BRO-080138 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 23, 2024 Fire Safety - TA 2024-I-BRO-047412 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 17, 2024 Application - Renewal 2024-I-BRO-018188 Violations Found
Apr 4, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-BRO-001746 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 29, 2024 Fire Safety - Renewal 2024-I-BRO-040881 Violations Found
Jan 3, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-BRO-039533 Violations Found
Oct 5, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-BRO-047407 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 3, 2023 Fire Safety - TA 2023-I-BRO-038612 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 3, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-BRO-001197 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 9, 2023 Mid-Point 2023-I-BRO-027757 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: Apr 15, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Apr 15, 2025 418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: Corrected
May 17, 2024 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: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. Corrected
Mar 29, 2024 418-1.3(a)(2) Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the licensee must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s). Corrected
Mar 29, 2024 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
Mar 29, 2024 418-1.4(f)(1) Designated means of egress must be remote from each other. Corrected
Jan 3, 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
Jan 3, 2024 418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: Corrected
May 9, 2023 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
*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, 2020: Yes