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Daycare in Buffalo, NY

224 licensed or registered programs in Buffalo (Erie County): 97 group child care homes, 67 child care centers, 32 family child care homes and 28 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 9,410 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $289 a week in Erie County (2022 prices), $200 at a family child care home. New York's child care subsidy, Child Care Assistance Program, helps pay if a family of three earns up to $95,397. Call ahead: licensed spots aren't open spots.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services; New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, as of October 2026. Outside New York City: day care centers, small day care centers, school-age programs, family day care homes and group family day care homes that OCFS lists as licensed or registered. In New York City, family and group family day care homes and school-age programs come from OCFS, and group child care centers and school-based child care programs come from the NYC Health Department's list of active programs (search them at https://a816-healthpsi.nyc.gov/ChildCare/). Openings change daily, so call first.

What daycare costs in Erie County

$289/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($15,028 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$289$200
Toddler$275$200
Preschool$255$198

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.

67 child care centers in Buffalo, by ZIP code

Every center on the state's list, A to Z within each ZIP, with its street address and phone.

ZIP 14124 · 1

  • Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc 2358 Main Street

ZIP 14201 · 3

  • Erie Regional Housing Development Corp. 104 Maryland Street Belle Center Day Care Program · 716-845-0485
  • Gateway-Longview, Inc 10 Symphony Circle · 716-783-3100
  • Holy Cross Headstart, Inc. 150 Maryland Street Holy Cross Center 1 · 716-852-8373

ZIP 14202 · 2

  • My Precious Angels Childcare , Inc. 1000 Main St. · 716-332-4160
  • The Children's Place of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc. 77 West Eagle Street · 716-858-7540

ZIP 14203 · 3

  • Auxiliary Services Corporation of Erie Community College 121 Ellicott Street · 716-851-1150
  • Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center, Inc. 50 East North Street · 716-885-8318
  • Lighthouse Center Medical Park, Inc. 150 East North Street · 716-259-9833

ZIP 14204 · 1

  • Puddle Jumpers LLC 200 E. Eagle · 716-856-4943

ZIP 14206 · 2

  • First Friends Day Care 1553 Harlem Road · 716-342-2139
  • Welcoming Wonder Childcare LLC 1373 Clinton St · 716-551-0420

ZIP 14207 · 6

  • Grow With Us Day Care, Inc. 1827 Niagara Street · 716-877-2775
  • Holy Cross Head Start, Inc. 89 Military Road Central Center · 716-875-1506
  • Holy Cross Head Start, Inc. 155 Lawn Avenue Northwest Center · 716-877-5022
  • Munchkin Land Day Care Center, Inc 902 Tonawanda Street · 716-875-9630
  • Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc 489 Hertel Avenue
  • The YWCA of Western New York, Inc. 1005 Grant Street · 716-852-6120

ZIP 14208 · 4

  • Appleseeds 123 Inc. 107 Verplanck Street · 716-903-4070
  • Lighthouse Center, Inc 1166 Jefferson Ave · 716-436-2004
  • Nanny's Nook Quality Home Daycare, Inc. 1495 Jefferson · 716-886-1495
  • Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (TBD A) 1095 Jefferson Avenue · 716-449-4072

ZIP 14209 · 4

  • Friends Incorporated 118 East Utica Street · 716-882-0602
  • Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Inc. 787 Delaware Avenue · 716-886-3172
  • The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. 1461 Main Street · 716-878-0220
  • Westminster Early Childhood Program 724 Delaware Avenue · 716-884-9438

ZIP 14210 · 7

  • OLV Human Services 51 St. John's Parkside · 716-828-9560
  • Parker Academy Child Care and Learning Center INC. 49 Indian Church Road · 716-821-7704
  • Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 93) 430 Southside Parkway
  • Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS 97) 73 Pawnee · 716-816-4770
  • Second Mother Childcare Inc. 685 Seneca Street · 716-844-8017
  • The Valley Community Association, Inc. 93 Leddy Street · 716-823-4707
  • Valley Child Care @ Lco 726 Exchange Street · 716-819-2870

ZIP 14211 · 4

  • Queen City Early Childhood Center 2056 Genesee Street · 716-262-0065
  • Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc 1405 Sycamore Street
  • Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc (PS59A) 50 A Street · 716-912-9730
  • The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. 909 East Ferry Street · 716-348-3322

ZIP 14212 · 5

  • Appleseeds 123 Inc. 239 Lombard Street · 716-322-0036
  • Peace of Mind Quality Child Care Center, Inc. 690 Broadway Street · 716-847-1234
  • Peace of Mind Quality Childcare Center, Inc. 696 Broadway · 716-847-1234
  • The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. 800 Sycamore Street · 716-894-0616
  • The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. 950 Broadway Street · 716-819-8696

ZIP 14213 · 5

  • Holy Cross Head Start, Inc 368 Dewitt Street · 716-424-0571
  • Rich's Family Center 1200 Niagara Street · 716-878-8006
  • Sadula Rose Montessori, Inc. 885 Niagara Street · 716-216-3891
  • Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc 21 Lowell Place · 716-449-4072
  • Second Mother Childcare Inc. 257 Lafayette Ave · 716-844-8040

ZIP 14214 · 2

  • Kidz Zone Childcare Center, Inc. 2680 Main Street · 716-835-5439
  • University at Buffalo Child Care Center, Inc. 10 Goodyear Rd Butler Annex A, South Campus SUNYAB · 716-829-2331

ZIP 14215 · 4

  • My Precious Angels Childcare, Inc. 2946 Bailey Avenue · 716-896-3800
  • Skies the Limit Child Care LLC 130 Lebrun Road · 716-862-6562
  • Star Light Family Day Care LLC 1328 East Delavan Avenue · 716-893-1747
  • The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. 3149 Bailey Avenue · 716-393-9909

ZIP 14216 · 4

  • Brightpath 1350 Hertel Ave. · 716-332-9500
  • Holy Cross Head Start Inc. 203 Sanders Road North Buffalo Center · 716-464-7771
  • Jumped Up Jellybeans, INC 1365 Hertel Avenue · 716-578-3842
  • Puddle Jumpers LLC 2422 Delaware Ave · 716-877-3700

ZIP 14218 · 1

  • Children First Christian Child Care and Early Learning Inc. 1478 Abbott · 716-821-7720

ZIP 14220 · 4

  • Kiddie Corner Child Care Center, Inc. 1019 Abbott Road · 716-827-5437
  • Kiddie Corner Too, Inc. 1014 Abbott Road · 716-824-2211
  • Storytime Child Care, Inc. 285 Southside Parkway · 716-825-7400
  • The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. 65 Abbott Road · 716-823-9757

ZIP 14222 · 1

  • Buffalo State Child Care Center 1300 Elmwood Avenue Campus West C - Wing · 716-878-5335

ZIP 14223 · 2

  • Kid's Kampus Child Care Center, Inc. 300 Wendel Ave · 716-831-9900
  • Ripen With Us Child Care Center, Inc. 500 Kenmore Ave. · 716-836-1014

ZIP 14224 · 1

  • Great Expectations Child Care Center, Inc. 4534 Clinton Street · 716-771-1962

ZIP 14228 · 1

  • Jannie's Babies Daycare LLC 3190 Niagara Falls Blvd · 716-869-1507

Home daycares and school-age programs in Buffalo

Counted here, not listed: home daycares are shown by city only. Use the official search for names and phone numbers.

157 licensed or registered programs in Buffalo
Group child care homes97
Family child care homes32
School-age programs28

Search New York's child care list

How can I get help paying for daycare in Buffalo?

Child Care Assistance Program pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.

Help paying in New York

Child Care Assistance Program, run by New York State Office of Children and Family Services

$95,397a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of June 2025. You also need to work, study or train.

Some areasNew families may wait (September 2025)
How to apply

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services; National Women's Law Center

Daycare in Buffalo: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Buffalo, NY?

In Erie County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $289 a week ($15,028 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $255 a week. A family child care home charged a median $200 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.

How many licensed daycares are in Buffalo?

New York's list shows 224 licensed or registered programs in Buffalo as of October 2026: 97 group child care homes, 67 child care centers, 32 family child care homes and 28 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 9,410 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Buffalo?

Yes, if you qualify. Child Care Assistance Program, run by New York State Office of Children and Family Services, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $95,397 a year to start. Buffalo also has 25 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.

How do I know a daycare is licensed?

Every program on this page is on New York's list of active licensed or registered programs. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.

Sources

  1. 1.Child Care Regulated Programs New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services. Accessed October 16, 2026.
  2. 2.Active NYC Health Code Regulated Child Care Programs New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Accessed October 16, 2026.
  3. 3.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Child Care Assistance Program New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 6.New York: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-09-29) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 7.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 8.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  9. 9.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  10. 10.Understanding and finding child care in New York Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.

Other benefits in New York

Having a baby in New York Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid Up to 223% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Yes Medicaid pays for a doula Yes See New York

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