Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Amherst, NY

Amherst, New York is served by 31 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Amherst	Providers
Child Care Centers	26	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	5	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	2	View directory
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	8	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Amherst

26 licensed child care centerss are listed in Amherst. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Amherst Baby and Childcare Center Amherst, NY 14228 Capacity 83 Child Care Center Amherst Baby and Childcare Center Amherst, NY 14228 Child Care Center Bornhava Amherst, NY 14226 Capacity 52 Child Care Center Bornhava Amherst, NY 14226 Child Care Center Brightpath Amherst, NY 14228 Capacity 93 Child Care Center Brightpath Amherst, NY 14228 Child Care Center Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center, Inc. Amherst, NY 14226 Capacity 120 Child Care Center Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center, Inc. Amherst, NY 14226 Child Care Center Butterfly Kisses, LLC Amherst, NY 14228 Capacity 97 Child Care Center Butterfly Kisses, LLC Amherst, NY 14228 Child Care Center Chc Learning Center Amherst, NY 14226 Capacity 12 Child Care Center CHC Learning Center Amherst, NY 14226 Child Care Center Doodle Bugs! Children's Centers Amherst, NY 14228 Capacity 152 Child Care Center Doodle Bugs! Children's Centers Amherst, NY 14228 Child Care Center Early Childhood Research Center Amherst, NY 14260 Capacity 68 Child Care Center Early Childhood Research Center Amherst, NY 14260 Child Care Center Four Seasons at St Leos Amherst, NY 14226 Capacity 114 Child Care Center Four Seasons at St Leos Amherst, NY 14226 Child Care Center Ohr Temimim Amherst, NY 14228 Capacity 33 Child Care Center Ohr Temimim Amherst, NY 14228 Child Care Center Shining Stars Amherst, NY 14228 Capacity 99 Child Care Center Shining Stars Amherst, NY 14228 Child Care Center The Child Campus Amherst, NY 14226 Capacity 35 Child Care Center The Child Campus Amherst, NY 14226 Child Care Center University at Buffalo Child Care, Inc. Amherst, NY 14260 Capacity 124 Child Care Center University at Buffalo Child Care, Inc. Amherst, NY 14260

Family Child Care Homes in Amherst

5 licensed family child care homess are listed in Amherst. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Bahadori, Narges Amherst, NY 14228 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Claudine, Mahoro Amherst, NY 14226 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Claudine, Mahoro Amherst, NY 14226 Family Child Care Home Great Thinkers Family Daycare, LLC Amherst, NY 14226 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Great Thinkers Family Daycare, LLC Amherst, NY 14226

Group Child Care Homes in Amherst

2 licensed group child care homess are listed in Amherst. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Group Child Care Home My little lucky charms Amherst, NY 14228 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home My little lucky charms Amherst, NY 14228

School-Age Programs in Amherst

8 licensed school-age programss are listed in Amherst. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Just for Kids Amherst, NY 14221 Capacity 44 School-Age Program Just for Kids Amherst, NY 14228 Capacity 44 School-Age Program Just for Kids Amherst, NY 14228 School-Age Program Just for Kids Amherst, NY 14221 School-Age Program Town of Amherst Amherst, NY 14228 Capacity 44 School-Age Program Town of Amherst Amherst, NY 14228 School-Age Program Town of Amherst Youth Board Amherst, NY 14226 Capacity 110 School-Age Program Town of Amherst Youth Board Amherst, NY 14226

ZIP codes in Amherst

ZIP 14221Care providers ZIP 14226Care providers ZIP 14228Care providers ZIP 14260Care providers

How to pick care in Amherst

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Amherst, NY, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Nearby cities in Erie County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Amherst, NY have?

Based on current licensing data, Amherst is home to 31 state-licensed providers: 26 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Amherst facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Amherst to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Amherst licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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