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

Lancaster, New York is served by 14 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in LancasterProviders
Child Care Centers12View directory
Family Child Care Homes1View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs6View directory
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Lancaster

12 licensed child care centerss are listed in Lancaster. 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 Brierwood Child Care of Lancaster, Inc. Lancaster, NY 14086 Capacity 122 Child Care Center Brierwood Child Care of Lancaster, Inc. Lancaster, NY 14086 Child Care Center Brightpath Lancaster, NY 14043 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Brightpath Lancaster, NY 14086 Capacity 102 Child Care Center Brightpath Lancaster, NY 14043 Child Care Center Brightpath Lancaster, NY 14086 Child Care Center Doodle Bugs! Children's Centers Lancaster, NY 14043 Capacity 164 Child Care Center Doodle Bugs! Children's Centers Lancaster, NY 14043 Child Care Center Gina Property Holdings LLC Lancaster, NY 14086 Capacity 154 Child Care Center Gina Property Holdings LLC Lancaster, NY 14086 Child Care Center KinderCare Education LLC Lancaster, NY 14086 Capacity 133 Child Care Center KinderCare Education LLC Lancaster, NY 14086

Family Child Care Homes in Lancaster

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Lancaster. 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 Childrens Garden Preschool Lancaster, NY 14086 Capacity 8

Preschools in Lancaster

1 licensed preschools is listed in Lancaster. 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.

Preschool Childrens Garden Preschool Lancaster, NY 14086

School-Age Programs in Lancaster

6 licensed school-age programss are listed in Lancaster. 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 YMCA Buffalo Niagara Lancaster, NY 14086 Capacity 44 School-Age Program YMCA Buffalo Niagara Lancaster, NY 14086 Capacity 35 School-Age Program YMCA Buffalo Niagara Lancaster, NY 14086 Capacity 44 School-Age Program YMCA Buffalo Niagara Lancaster, NY 14086 School-Age Program YMCA Buffalo Niagara Lancaster, NY 14086 School-Age Program YMCA Buffalo Niagara Lancaster, NY 14086
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ZIP codes in Lancaster

ZIP 14043Care providersZIP 14086Care providers

How to pick care in Lancaster

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 Lancaster, 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.

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Nearby cities in Erie County

1421, NY 1 providers Akron, NY 8 providers Alden, NY 4 providers Amherst, NY 41 providers Angola, NY 10 providers Blasdell, NY 13 providers Boston, NY 4 providers Buffalo, NY 446 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Lancaster, NY have?
Based on current licensing data, Lancaster is home to 14 state-licensed providers: 12 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Lancaster facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Lancaster to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Lancaster 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.

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Required disclosures

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