The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.
Licensed for 66 children.
800 Sycamore Street, Buffalo, NY, 14212
Listing details last changed Jul 1, 2026
The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. is a day care center in Buffalo, New York.
Capacity
66
Ages
8 Infants, 16 Toddlers, 42 Preschoolers
License & details for The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.
- Facility type
- Day care center (DCC)
- Care provided in a program or facility that is not a residence, for more than six children. Source: 18 NYCRR §413.2, NY Office of Children and Family Services (opens in a new tab)
- License
- DCC
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Apr 30, 2028
- Legal entity
- Brandi N. Costner
- School district
- Buffalo
- County
- Erie
Ages and room sizes at The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.
Licensed seats by age group, from the state record. New York’s staff-to-child ratio is beside each group (1:4 means one staff member for four children).
- Infants8 seats, state ratio 1:4
- Toddlers16 seats, state ratio 1:4 to 1:5
- Preschool42 seats, state ratio 1:7 to 1:8
States draw age groups in different places. Where a group spans more than one of the state’s rows, the ratio reads as a range. These are the state’s limits, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
License and inspection timeline for The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.
First licensed
May 2000
26 years on the state record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
View inspection reports on the state website (opens in a new tab)
How it compares in Buffalo
| Measure | This center | Typical in Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 66 children | 74 children |
| Years licensed | 26.5 years | 12.3 years |
Buffalo has 93 licensed centers.
Where The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Paying for care in New York
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (opens in a new tab) is New York’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Local social services districts, overseen by NYS OCFS.
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Tour checklist for The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.
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Questions parents ask about The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.
What ages does The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. serve?
The state record lists these age groups: 8 Infants, 16 Toddlers, 42 Preschoolers.
How many children is The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 66 children. By age group: 8 infants, 16 toddlers, 42 preschoolers. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The New York record lists The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.'s license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 28, 2026 · Source: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services public records · Check this license on OCFS Regulated Child Care Search (New York) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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