Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 14218 (Lackawanna, NY)
18 listed providers are registered at addresses in ZIP 14218, Lackawanna, NY, spanning 4 care types (9 child care centers, 4 group child care homes, 1 head start programs, 4 school-age programs).
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Providers in ZIP 14218
What state licensing data shows in ZIP 14218
Among the 18 care providers listed in ZIP 14218, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 9 of these providers report 558 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 18 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 558 |
How to compare care in ZIP 14218
A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.
For families in ZIP 14218, Lackawanna, NY, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children First Christian Child Care And Early Learning INC. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 56 |
| CHILDREN FIRST CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE AND EARLY LEARNING INC. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Little Angels Daycare Of Wny, INC. | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| LITTLE ANGELS DAYCARE OF WNY, INC. | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Monarch Little Learners Academy | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 170 |
| Monarch Little Learners Academy | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Rhymes and Reasons Day Care, Corp. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 44 |
| Rhymes and Reasons Day Care, Corp. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Rhymes and Reasons Day Care, Corp. | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | 15 |
| Rhymes and Reasons Day Care, Corp. | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| St. Hyacinth's Head Start Academy | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 93 |
| The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 108 |
| The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Tinydreams Daycare | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| TINYDREAMS DAYCARE | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| YWCA of WNY, Inc | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | 44 |
| YWCA of WNY, Inc | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
Care types in ZIP 14218
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 9 | View ZIP directory |
| Group Child Care Homes | 4 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| School-Age Programs | 4 | View ZIP directory |
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Where this data comes from
This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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