Program Name: The YWCA of Western New York, Inc.    License/Registration ID: 43113


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Shakhia J. Carson Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Buffalo
Site Address: Map
1005 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14207
First Licensed/Registration Date: Jun 1, 2000
Current Registration Period: Jun 1, 2024 - May 31, 2028
Phone: (716) 447-1494
Fax: (716) 852-6429
Total Capacity: 138
-Infants: 8
-Toddlers: 34
-Preschool: 16
-School-Age: 80
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 7/8/2024 10:15:56 AM
-Infants: 1
-Toddlers: 2
-Preschool: 15
-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 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  
Aug 18, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-BRO-067341 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 23, 2025 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2025-I-BRO-047368 Violations Found
Jun 12, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-BRO-045846 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 7, 2025 Fire Safety - Other 2025-I-BRO-037792 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 12, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-BRO-002147 No violations cited for this Inspection
Feb 14, 2025 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2025-I-BRO-023562 Violations Found
Feb 4, 2025 Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2025-I-BRO-021192 No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 25, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-BRO-109662 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 20, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-BRO-080674 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 9, 2024 Application - Renewal 2024-I-BRO-018190 Violations Found
May 8, 2024 Fire Safety - Renewal 2024-I-BRO-045852 Violations Found
Mar 25, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-BRO-001760 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 20, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-BRO-055595 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: Aug 18, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Jun 23, 2025 418-1.3(g) Toxic paints or finishes must not be used on room surfaces, furniture or any other equipment, materials or furnishings which may be used by children or are within their reach. Corrected
Feb 14, 2025 418-1.13(b)(6) 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: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office. Corrected
May 9, 2024 418-1.11(c)(2)(ix) When a health care consultant is required to approve a health care plan, the schedule of visits by a health care consultant to programs administering medications[,] must occur at least once every year and must include a review of the health care policies and procedures and a review of the documentation; Corrected
May 9, 2024 418-1.13(d) Each center must have a staff person who meets the qualifications set forth in section 418-1.13(g)(1) to perform supervision functions for that center. Corrected
May 8, 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
May 8, 2024 418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. Corrected
May 8, 2024 418-1.4(d) 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. Corrected
May 8, 2024 418-1.5(t) Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws. 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 September, 2020: None