Licensed Daycare in Buffalo, New York
225 licensed daycares in Buffalo, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official New York licensing records.
Childcare costs in Buffalo
ChildCare Aware reports the New York average full-time cost at $2,050/month for infant care and $1,430/month for preschool. City-level prices in Buffalo vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. New York families may also qualify for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437).
Full New York licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:9
- Avg capacity
- 42 kids
Program types in Buffalo
All Buffalo licensed centers
Page 13 of 15Storytime Child Care, Inc.
Buffalo
Sunshine Family Daycare
Buffalo
Sweet Pea Family Daycare inc.
Buffalo
THE HOUSE OF LEARNING, INC.
Buffalo
TINY INTELLIGENT MINDS DAYCARE
Buffalo
TOOT-TOOT DAYCARE INC.
Buffalo
Tawakal Daycare
Buffalo
Teddybear Junction Daycare
Buffalo
TenderLovinCare@JuliasDayCare
Buffalo
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns, Inc.
Buffalo
The Children's Place of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc.
Buffalo
The Community Action Organization Of WNY, Inc.
Buffalo
The Community Action Organization Of WNY, Inc.
Buffalo
The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.
Buffalo
The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.
Buffalo
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